What is Ironman's triathlon?
Ironman triathlon, which was established in the US state of Hawaii in 1978, is a competition with three sports that combines running, cycling and swimming. Ironman Swim Triathlon participants (3.86 km), 112 miles (180.2 km) and run 26.2 miles (42.2 km) - the distance of the marathon - one day of the race. There is generally no break between sports activities and the order of swimming bikes is consistent for most triathlon triathlons.
The initial Hawaiian event attracted only 15 participants. In the following years and decades, hundreds of athletes have entered the 17 -hour competition, chaired by the World Corporation Society. Original Ironman triathlon were usually completed outside in extreme heat, strong wind and sometimes rain. The races took place in the oceans and through rough terrain; Today's versions of the event follow that outdoor traditions, with rivers and lakes that sometimes replace oceans depending on Loca.
The term "Ironman triathlon" was once used to refer specifically to tYTO events 140 miles (226 km) sanctioned specifically the world triathlon corporation. Now this term often concerns any race that combines three sports, running and swimming for a total of 140 miles (226 km). Some organizers of the less competitive Ironman triathlons allow participants to spread the races for several days, with many charity competitions allowing three to five days of competitions.
The main and most respected triathlon Ironman is still the October competition based in Hawaii. The competition is formally known as the annual Ironman Triathlon World Championship and attracts 1,500 athletes annually. While the competition is assigned to 17 hours, the best candidates usually complete their races within 9 hours.
those who participate in the Ironman triathlon are beginning to train on the liberal two to six months in advance. Usually three to eight hours a day are devoted to training in all three sports runningm week, with one or two days of rest each week. This intense schedule develops endurance. It is common for athletes running, cycling and swimming three to four times in one week. Many connect clubs or train with partners because friendship can support greater determination and permanent performance.
Ironman triathlon is needed a lot of energy, perseverance and psychological power. At least 10 percent of the triathletes, according to the World Championship data, surrender before completion. Even finishes often suffer injuries. Although the Ironman competition attracts mostly young competitors, some participants are in their 60th, 70th and occasionally at the age of 80. Men and women can compete.
The diet is very important to triathletes. Many of them maintain their energy by devoting 40 percent of their diet to carbohydrates. Protein usually gets 30 percent of nutrition for competitors. Fat intake can be up to 30 percent.