SWIM-.5K (500 meters/547 yards)

Beginning at 8:00 am Waves of twelve participants will start every 40 minutes in Korum's luxurious indoor 82 degree pool. For the record, wetsuits will NOT BE PERMITTED. There will be two participants per lane.  To fulfill the .5k required swim leg the participant must complete 22 lengths (500 meters = 547 yards/ at 25 yards per length, 500 meters = 22 lengths). After exiting the pool the athletes will WALK as quickly as possible to their transition area (gear, clothing, shoes, etc...waiting for them) and begin their bike segment of the race.

The athlete’s personal bike will already be set up on the trainers as they arrive. Athletes are on the clock as they (change and if necessary and) begin riding to reach the 15K completion point.  Upon completion the participant must shout out “Finished” getting the attention of a course official and begin their run. If the rider’s odometer does not concur with the minimum 15K distance they will be required to return to their bike to complete the segment.  The trainers used for this year’s event will be The Elite Wireless Fluid Primo ElastoGel Trainer.  After much research no expense was spared in acquiring this unit.  It is a wireless trainer that delivers exceptional resistance for a vigorous workout.  It is designed to apply the appropriate pressure on the back wheel based on the rider's weight to deliver progressive resistance to the bike.  It brings a true road like feel indoors without all the cables.  The wireless digital transmitter will accurately record and display speed (current, average, max) and watts (current, average and max). 

Included in The Korum Y's state-of-the-art facility is an indoor track.  The track is 1/6th of a mile so 6 laps = 1 mile.  Each participant will be required to complete 18.3 laps.  Participants are required to utilize the top lane except when passing a slower runner.  With only twelve participants on the track at a time there will be plenty of room to maneuver.  Lap counters will be located at the finish point on the track for accurate enforcement of the distance.  However, as with all three disciplines, the athlete is ultimately responsible for knowing how far they have gone.   After the run the individual’s race is now complete.