Q: What are the distances of each discipline?
A: The race is a 300 yard swim, 13 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run, in that order.
Q: What kind of equipment will I need?
A: For the swim: Swimming suit (or whatever you’re comfortable swimming in), goggles, swim cap (optional). You can wear a wetsuit if you like, but it is not required. For the bike: Bike (any type road or mountain), helmet, clothes to go over swimming suit. For the run: Running shoes
Q: What if I don’t know how to swim, or don’t swim very well?
A: Since we can make the rules, then if it makes the difference between doing or not doing the triathlon, wear a life jacket, wear arm floaties, use a kickboard or do whatever you need to complete the distance! We will use a 'snaking' swim technique to navigate all the racers through the pool swim.
Q: Can I invite non-members to participate?
A: Absolutely, please do! This is a great chance for fellowshipping. Please direct them to our blog and registration sites so they can keep themselves updated with all the current information.
Q: What is the group training and why do we have it?
A: The group training is a workout that you could/should do with your ward group, once a week. The group training is designed for several reasons. It helps keep you accountable to the training schedule, it motivates you to work hard when around your peers, and most importantly allows you to give and receive support and encouragement. You are encouraged to schedule other workouts throughout the week with those who are training – this will make training fun!
Q: Can I train on a stationary bike, treadmill, and pool?
A: Yes, you can. However, you will be better prepared the more you can actually get outside on your real bike, and run on the real ground. The race is not done on a treadmill and stationary bike, and so you want to train as realistically as possible.
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