Biatholan (Swim + Cycle) (1 Viewer)

[Beanstalk]

Or maybe its called a duathlon...

Is there any amateur comps run around ireland for folk who want to do just swimming and cycling?

I injured my foot a few years back so I can't really run, but most 2-event events seem to be either run+cycle or run+swim. I've checked www.triathlonireland.com but doens't seem to be a swim+cycle.

I've been told you could probably do a tag-team triatholan, and get someone to do the running bit for you, but I wouldn't be taking it mad seriously, so I don't want to be responsible for slowing someone else down.

 

[jane]

I think that's a duathlon. I think a biathlon, technically, is shooting and someting else weird.

But most duathlons are just running and biking. You could maybe find someone to do the running bit of the Focus Ireland tri?

I think it's August bank holiday weekend.

I'd do it as your designated runner, but I really don't want to do any competitive events, even just for fun. I'm thinking trying to volunteer at it anyway, though.

The other thing is, since the running is usually the last event, you could just walk the running leg of it. It's probably only 5k.

 

[Beanstalk]

The other thing is, since the running is usually the last event, you could just walk the running leg of it. It's probably only 5k.

That's a good idea, Jane.

I wouldn't be going for any trophies or anything, so not worried about placing... just something to keep me interested and train for...sense of achievement, n'all.

 

[jane]

That's a good idea, Jane.

I wouldn't be going for any trophies or anything, so not worried about placing... just something to keep me interested and train for...sense of achievement, n'all.

Yeah, if you're only doing it for fun, then it doesn't matter. And in fact, it's probably the safest of the three events to half-blow-off because it requires the least amount of organisation.

Like, if they have to reopen the roads and you're still walking, it's a lot less hassle than if you were still swimming or biking.

You may find that there are a lot of others walking, too. Most people just do these things for the cameraderie and the sense of accomplishment anyway.

 

[nofunchee]

could one use a pogo stick for the running bit? if it's all for fun like.

 

[killy kill]

biathlon or finnbiathlon is skiing and target shooting. you can watch it all winter long on eurosport 2!

 

[Froog]

cycle through the canal for a bit. mind the turds!

 

[billygannon]

Bisexual