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How To Train For a Unique Triathlon and What To Know About the Morgan’s Little Miami Triathlon Too

Posted by Connor R Sullivan | November 11, 2009 .
by Connor R Sullivan

When a lot of people think of triathlons they think of the most famous one which is the Iron Man event in Kona, Hawaii. The first race took place in’79 and shortly after that event, a few people in Cincinnati Ohio wanted to create their own version of a triathlon starting Morgan’s Little Miami Triathlon. the race includes running and biking but rather than swimming, it has a canoe or kayak portion . Both Cincinnati bike repair and Cincinnati bike dealers in Ohio offer great deals on all of the equipment you should want to train for this race . This article will describe more details about this race as well as how to train to be able to finish it successfully.

Morgan’s Little Miami Triathlon is the oldest and largest triathlon of its kind in the United States celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year . The course begins with a 6 mile canoe for 2 person teams or kayak for a single racer, a 5.5 mile run that includes some trail running, and an’ mile bike portion . It has always been a competition for 2 person teams but just recently they are including the single person event that may use a kayak to race instead of a canoe. They have a pair of identical races, one in the summer and one in the Fall in the Cincinnati, region . It has been a longtime triathlon for several fitness and adventurous spirits .

In order to complete such a challenging athletic event, it is important to be physically ready for the event . You should spend a minimum of two months of steady training to complete this event with a lot of of cross training. A lot of people know how to run and ride a bike but a lot are not sure with the best method to canoe or kayak. There are many canoe and kayak stores and rental places in the area particularly near the Little Miami River where the race will take place . Search for one that may offer canoe lessons and have you and your partner to take some lessons to be comfortable with how to maneuver the canoe.

Once you are comfortable in how to handle your canoe or kayak it is time to start exercising to prepare for the long race . You should be working out six times per week with one day of complete rest. A great schedule to follow would be to run 3 times a week, bike 3-4 times a week and to do canoe or upper body strengthening exercises three times a week. The key is to start out slowly and developing a good base of endurance. To get a good base in your training it is imperative to exercise at a certain heart rate for at least 2 weeks.

Since the majority of people that do this race are doing it with a partner , try to train with your partner as frequently as you can to know what type of shape and pace they can maintain. You want to be able to be consistent as a team , not just on your own .

About the Author:
Connor R. Sullivan has recently repaired his racing bicycle at a Cincinnati bike repair shop. He has recently found a new bike for his daughter by searching for the term Cincinnati bike dealers on the internet. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service

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