Event Details
To ensure a fun and safe event, please read through the information below carefully.
Overview
The Indoor Triathlon is based on time rather than distance - meaning you receive points for going further in a specific period of time, not going faster over a fixed distance. Participants are graded on a curve. The furthest distance in each category gets the most points (actual number is based on total participants), the shortest receives 1 point, and your “score” for the discipline is based on the points you achieve. All three disciplines count equally toward your final score. Therefore, your rank and score will not be determined until all participants have completed the event. The total event will be 75 minutes: 10 minutes in the pool, a 10-minute transition, 30 minutes on an indoor bike, a 5-minute transition, and 20 minutes on a treadmill. Transition times are fixed between events and do not count toward participants’ scores. The transition times are planned to allow safe progression to the next discipline.
SWIM
Participants will swim for 10 minutes in the pool. There will be no more than two participants per lane. Each heat will have 8-10 participants, with all participants starting at the same time. Participants will be body marked with their assigned number and may select to wear a swim cap of their own. The head ref for the pool will use a whistle or horn to mark the start and stop time. Participants are required to be in the water for the start. Once started, participants are allowed to stop to rest by hanging on the wall, lane line or by standing. When the stop whistle or horn goes off, all racers must stop and return to the start end of the pool. Participants will be given credit for total lengths (each time you touch a wall) completed measured in full lengths. For example, if you finish your final length less than half way you will not gain an additional length. If you finish your final length more than half way will gain another length.
T1 (Transition 1, from the pool to the bike)
Participants will be given 10 minutes from the whistle or horn to go to the locker room, and will be required to change into dry clothing for cycling/running and get to the cycling room. Again, please be prompt, but safe and considerate of others while moving through the facility. Bike shoes with cleats are not allowed on your feet until you have reached the cycling space. The 10 minutes allowed should be adequate to make the transition in a safe, controlled manner. However, this time will also be used to adjust your bike to fit you. You will also need to bring any additional running gear/clothing to the cycling area as you will not be allowed back in the locker room until you have finished the event.
BIKE
Participants will bike for 30 minutes on indoor cycles. We will make every effort to ensure all bikes are calibrated accurately. Each bike will have a console that tracks power output. Participants will be allowed to adjust their own tension throughout the bike portion. Scoring will be based on a power to weight ratio (watts per kilogram), and each athlete's weight will be requested upon registration. Indoor bikes will be available with pedals with toe clips for use with athletic shoes, and bike pedals also accept SPD cleat types. Time permitting, participants should adjust the handlebar height and seat height positions. The head ref for the bike area will ensure each bike computer is reset to zero before each heat starts and that no one gets off to a false start. At the end of the 30 minutes, the head ref will signal participants to stop. Participants are encouraged to bring towels and have water bottles while on the bike.
T2 (Transition 2, from the bike to the run)
Participants will be allowed 5 minutes to transition from the bikes to the treadmills. Please be courteous of other people as you make your way to the run. Water fountains and coolers will be available to re-fill bottles after the bike portion.
RUN
Participants will run 20 minutes on treadmills. We will make every effort to ensure all treadmills are calibrated accurately. The head ref for the run area will ensure that no participants press their start button before the start is called and that all participants stop their machines at the end of 20 minutes. Participants can control how fast they set their treadmills and can change the speed throughout the 20 minutes. If you need a break, slow down the machine. Participants must remain on the belt of the treadmill for the entire 20 minutes. If you choose to stop early and step off the belt, your distance will be recorded at the point you stopped. Otherwise, volunteers will record distances at the end of the 20 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring towels and water bottles with them for the run.
Individual Scoring
Volunteers will record the distances of each participant in each event and tabulate the final score. Results will be available online. The top finisher (covered the furthest distance) in each stage will be awarded 100 points, 2nd finisher will receive 99 points, 3rd - 98 points, etc. The three scores for each participant or relay team are totaled for an overall score.
