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YWCA Indoor Triathlons

Brave the event not the elements!

The YWCA's Indoor Triathlons are a great way to stay focused during the cold Minnesota winters. If this is your first triathlon, you will find a supportive, encouraging environment. For more seasoned athletes, these indoor events are a great addition to your training regimen. Complete the event yourself or as part of a 2 or 3-person relay!

Dates and Registration

  Fall Winter Spring
Date: November 15, 2009 January 31, 2010 April 18, 2010
Location: Midtown YWCA/Minneapolis Sports Center
Cost*: $45 Members;
$50 Non-members
$60 Sprint Relay Team
Registration: N/A N/A Register now!
Heat Assignments/
Results
Fall Tri Results - Sprint (PDF File)
Fall Tri Results - Mini Sprint (PDF File)
Winter Tri Results - Sprint (PDF File)
Winter Tri Results - Mini Sprint (PDF File)
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*No refunds will be given unless the YWCA cancels the event. Registrations are non-transferrable.

See the Event

Check out this video of the Fall 2009 Indoor Tri made by member Johan Rundercamp and posted on YouTube:


Course Information and Distances

An indoor course will be created in the Midtown YWCA and adjacent Minneapolis Sports Center:

» View Course Map (PDF FIle)

  Swim (yards) Bike (miles) Run (miles)
Sprint 600 10 2
Mini-Sprint 400 8 1

Swim
The Midtown pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard pool. Two triathletes will share a lane. Each lane will have a lap recorder/timer. Average water temperature is 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit.

600 yards = 12 laps/24 lengths;
400 yards = 8 laps/16 lengths

Bike
LifeFitness upright stationary bikes will be used. You will use the "Quick Start" mode and can adjust the intensity level and cadence. A volunteer will check your time when you start and finish.

Run
Run on the track in the Minneapolis Sports Center - a regulation 200 meter indoor track.

Event Notes

  • Age range: youth ages 14 and older can participate
  • Run or Walk! If running isn't your thing, we also welcome walkers to take part in the tri by walking their run segment.
  • Packet Pick-up: Packet Pick-up is the day of the event; please plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before heat start time.

Fan Information and Hospitality Room

Family and friends can watch you in every part of the race - from the pool deck, bike room and on the track during the run. Signs and cheering are encouraged - we will even have poster-making materials in the Hospitality area. During and after the event, everyone is invited to the Hospitality area for light snacks, and demos of AIS stretching, massage and more!

Starting Times / Heat Assignments

Heat announcements will be posted here and emailed to participants.

Results

Results will be posted here following each race.

Questions?

Contact Ann Haugejorde, Midtown Fitness Coordinator at 612-215-4341 or .