What does the Chicago Triathlon consist of?

2021 Chicago Triathlon Race weekend consists of five stand-alone triathlons, including the Life Time Kids Tri Chicago (two distances), Chicago Tri SuperSprint, and the Chicago Triathlon Sprint and International races. The Triple Challenge is our sixth event, consisting of three races unto itself.

Is the Chicago Triathlon still happening?

WE’RE BACK and we can’t wait to welcome all of our triathletes back to the shores of Lake Michigan for one of the largest triathlons in the world. The Chicago Triathlon is an action-packed tour through one of America’s signature cities. General registration for the 2021 Chicago Triathlon (August 28-29) is now open.

How long does it take to train for a triathlon?

Most people can go from fit to triathlete in six short weeks. If you are starting from couch potato, you’ll need to spend a few months building your fitness — three days a week of running, swimming or cycling — before starting your six-week triathlon training plan.

What is the order of a triathlon?

Swim. All triathlons follow the same three-component sequence: an open-water swim, followed by a cycling leg (a term commonly used among triathletes to describe each stage of the competition), and ending in a run.

What makes a good tri suit?

Finally, good triathlon suits should fit snugly, like a glove, with minimal chafing at the edges, in the crotch, or under the arms. Not surprisingly, the best triathlon suits come from the same manufacturers as some of the top cycling or compression gear.

How much is a triathlon?

Olympic Triathlon: Swim 0.93 miles (1.5km), Bike 24.8 miles (40km), Run 6.2 miles (10km) ITU Long Course Triathlon: Swim 1.86 miles (3km), Bike 49.6 miles (80km), Run 12.4 miles (20km)

What are the distances in Olympic triathlon?

Events are conducted over a variety of distances but the ‘Olympic distance’ for men and women is a 1,500-metre swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run. The race is completed with no breaks from start to finish.

How many miles is a full Ironman?

Full Ironman Triathlon Each year, over 96,000 athletes register to compete in Ironman races, representing over 90 countries, regions and territories. This triathlon distance requires a 2.4 mile swim (3.9K), 112 mile bike (180.2K), and 26.2 mile run (42.2K).

What is a good triathlon time for a beginner?

For the beginner triathlete, it will take about 1 hour 50 minutes to complete their first sprint distance triathlon. If we break down the average sprint triathlon time, this should take the novice triathlete around 2 minutes per 100 m in the swim. 1 hour for the bike leg, and up to 30 minutes to complete the run.

How long do you have to swim in a triathlon?

Triathlons are categorized by distance. Sprint triathlons typically require a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride and five-kilometer run. Olympic triathlons (including the NYC Triathlon) involve a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run.

Do you have to change clothes during a triathlon?

You will be changing out of some clothes or triathlon gear on race day. Typically most athletes wear a tri suit which reduces the amount of and time to change. You will typically make these changes in transition.