24th Annual REC Your Body Indoor Triathlon

Description

The SIU Triathlon Club is excited to host its 24th consecutive Indoor REC Your Body Triathlon.  The race takes place on SIU campus at the Student Recreation Center.  This race is open to all levels of athletes, whether this is your first triathlon or you are an experienced triathlete.  The race includes a 10 minute swim, 20 minute bike, and a 15 minute run.  I hope you enjoy our event!

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Race Information

• 10 minute swim, 20 minute bike, 15 minute run
• Swimming laps are 25-yards long, cycling leg is done on a stationary bike (w/ toe clips and SPD cleats), running leg will be done on 200-meter track. 
• 10 minute time period for swim-bike transition and bike-run transition will be allotted. 
• Winners will be determined according to a point system based on total distance covered. 
• Athletes under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 
• YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN SIU STUDENT OF ALUMNI TO PARTICIPATE. 
• Participants in each wave will start each leg at the same time. 
• Wave seeding is based on swimming ability. 
• Limited space available – 60 participants maximum.
• Pre-registration is required.  No race day registration. 
• There will be 4 waves of 15 participants.  First wave will start at 9:00 a.m.  Succeeding waves will start on 30-minute intervals.   
• Student Recreation Center will open at 8:00 a.m.; race packets can be picked up from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
• Mandatory pre-race meeting for all participants will be held on race day at 8:45 a.m.
• Participants are encouraged to arrive early.  
• Spectators are allowed, but asked to please be aware of the race/transition areas as to not interfere with the triathletes.  
• Race T-shirts included in the cost of registration, T-shirts not guaranteed after Friday, February 11th.  

Location/Parking

SIU Student Recreation Center: 300 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901.  Building entrance/parking is available on the North side of the building.  Vehicles without SIU Parking decal will be required to park in the vistors' parking area of the North lot.  South entrance will be closed.  

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 female and male participants.  Top female/male age-group finishers will also receive an award.  Male and Female: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

SIU Triathlon Club

For more information on the SIU Triathlon Club, please reach out to the following contacts.  Community off-campus club: Cay Gerlock at 618-925-0577 or caytris@siu.edu.  Student on-campus club: Sean Spoerre at 618-713-2045 or sean.spoerre@siu.edu.

COVID-19 SCREENING and REC MASK POLICY

Prior to entry into the facility, each person will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms.  Anyone who presents with COVID-19 symptoms will NOT be allowed to participate in the event.  Registration refunds will be available, but a refund fee may be charged.  Participants are not required to wear masks during the swim, bike, or run events.  Participants are required to wear masks at all other times, including transition periods in-between events.  Spectators are required to wear face mask at all times.  For more information on covid-19, its symptoms, and potential health risks, please consult the CDC webpage for COVID-19 at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

More Information/Questions

For more information or questions about the event, please contact Sean Spoerre at 618-713-2045 or sean.spoerre@siu.edu.