Triathlon is the favorite of "iron man"

(QBĐT) - Triathlon, also known as 3 combined sports including running, swimming and cycling, is a sport for people with a spirit of steel, they are likened to "iron men". Although this "harsh" sport has just appeared in Quang Binh , it has attracted many people to participate in training to challenge their own endurance...

Practice discipline

To practice Triathlon, athletes must first swim, then cycle and finally run to reach the finish line. This is a sport that requires players to have physical and mental endurance. According to the regulations, the events of this sport take place consecutively for 10 hours without a break, even when transitioning between events. Triathlon first appeared in 1970, before being included in the Olympic competition program since 2000 in Sydney (Australia).

Triathlon is divided into 4 types and each type will have different competition distances. First, Sprint Triathlon includes 750m swimming, 20km cycling and 5km running. Second, Olympic Triathlon sets athletes to swim 1.5km, cycle 40km and run 10km. Third, Half Ironman Triathlon with the challenge of swimming 1.9km, cycling 90km and running 21.1km. Fourth, Full Ironman Triathlon, athletes must overcome 3.8km swimming, 180km cycling and running 42.1km.

Members of the Quang Binh Swimming, Cycling and Running Club practice triathlon.

According to experts, Triathlon always brings its own challenges to the practitioners, requiring them to maintain discipline, perseverance and true passion to conquer themselves. Practicing this sport is not just for a week or a month but must be calculated in years.

Along with Triathlon, there are similar sports but with less combination content such as Aquathlon (2 events including running-swimming) and Duathlon (2 events including running and cycling). These are sports that help players practice discipline and high endurance.

Encourage training spirit

Currently in Quang Binh, this challenging Triathlon sport is becoming more and more popular, attracting the participation of many practitioners. Recently, on September 1, the Quang Binh Swimming, Cycling and Running Club (QB Triathlon Club) organized a swimming and running training activity to explore Yen Island, a tropical sea paradise with a 2.9km swim and a 9.2km run. 14 members of the club enthusiastically participated in this challenge.

Mr. Tran Tho, Head of the Quang Binh Swimming, Cycling and Running Club, shared that to encourage and motivate the members to practice, with a voluntary spirit, in the form of socialization, the brothers in the club contributed money to rent cars, SUP paddles, drinking water... to organize a "picnic" at Yen Island (Quang Dong Commune, Quang Trach).

Moving to Vung Chua, the members quickly warmed up to start the 2.9km swim to Yen Island. In the morning, the sea in Vung Chua was very peaceful. The members of the club in swimming costumes with goggles and specialized hats were ready. And to ensure safety, each person must bring a personal life buoy; at the same time, there are 3 SUP paddlers accompanying to support individuals when necessary.

In the cool water, the gentle arms swam like otters towards Yen Island, looking very excited. After swimming to the distance of 1.5km, the members turned back to complete the 2.9km content and continued the 9.2km running journey on the coastal roads of Vung Chua.

Members of the Quang Binh Swimming, Cycling and Running Club participate in training at Vung Chua-Yen Island.

According to Mr. Tran Tho, to compete in the triathlon, members must be healthy, use their endurance continuously and sequentially combine swimming and running or running, swimming, cycling. To conquer these challenges, each person must coordinate their breathing and maintain their endurance throughout the swimming distance. In the running event, each person has a suitable training regimen, the frequency and distance of training depends on each person's experience and physical strength.

Participating in the "picnic" to challenge himself, Mr. Phan Thanh Hoai (working at MobiFone Quang Binh) shared: "I have been practicing Triathlon since 2020. Compared to marathon training, this sport requires a lot of perseverance and willpower. Every week, I usually practice on weekends to improve my physical strength. Although it is difficult and tiring, I always try my best to complete my goals. I also participated in the Triathlon competition for 2 consecutive years in 2022 and 2023 in Da Nang City to challenge myself in the 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21km run."

Connecting special people

To gather members who love these three combined sports, in August 2023, the Quang Binh Swimming, Cycling and Running Club was founded by 6 members. With the criteria of volunteerism, equality, cooperation and solidarity, the Club creates a playground for Triathlon enthusiasts in Quang Binh to live, practice and participate in competitions, sharing experiences about the three combined sports of swimming, cycling and running.

The club representative said that over time, the club has organized many swimming and running training sessions across the Gianh River (from Chau Hoa Bridge to Van Hoa Bridge) with a distance of more than 7km and a 10km run. Swimming on the Nhat Le River from Quan Hau Bridge to Nhat Le 1 Bridge (distance of 10km)... In 2024, the club will organize training and exchange activities at scenic spots in Quang Binh province, such as: Vuc Tron, Deo Ngang, Son River, Vuc Noi, Khe Chuoi, Phu Vinh, Khe Che, Con Soi, An Ma...

With the criteria of voluntariness, equality, cooperation and solidarity, QB Triathlon Club creates a playground for Triathlon enthusiasts to live, practice, share experiences in the three disciplines of swimming, cycling and running and participate in Triathlon competitions organized by local authorities.

During its operation, the Club will conduct swimming, cycling, and running training sessions (Games 3-30-60); share technical expertise and experience monthly; and plan quarterly club-wide events at locations and training sites. In addition, the Club will register for competitions for members to participate in; and carry out community activities such as cleaning the marine environment; supporting drowning prevention skills for children and other volunteer activities...

In early March 2024, at Bao Ninh Beach Square (Dong Hoi City), QB Triathlon Club organized a friendly Ironman Olympic triathlon with international standard distances (including 1.5km swimming, 40km cycling, 10km running). In this activity, 9 QB Triathlon Club members participated in the challenge. On this occasion, QB Triathlon Club launched the Warm Tet program for children. The program received donations from members to support 7 children being treated at the Pediatrics Department, Vietnam Cuba-Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital.

Triathlon is a sport that helps players practice physical skills, perseverance, and hard work to improve their health. This is a new playground for sports lovers in Quang Binh, through this sport contributing to spreading the campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho".

Tan Binh

Source: https://www.baoquangbinh.vn/the-thao/202409/triathlon-niem-yeu-thich-cua-nguoi-sat-2220785/