{"id":6566,"date":"2020-11-11T09:33:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T09:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportsnewsforyou.com\/?p=6566"},"modified":"2020-11-11T09:33:31","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T09:33:31","slug":"virtual-triathlon-races-5-of-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/googmn.com\/?p=6566","title":{"rendered":"Virtual triathlon races: 5 of the best"},"content":{"rendered":"

The triathlon racing calendar may be on hold, but that doesn\u2019t have to mean that competition has to stop. Since April, triathletes have been racing virtual events from back gardens, conservatories and garages around the globe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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While it\u2019ll never match the real thing for enjoyment and satisfaction, virtual racing has plenty of benefits for keeping athletes focussed, helping with training goals and technique refinements, and getting you to use some of that dusty race kit.<\/p>\n

As we\u2019ve personally found at 220 via the Ultra X virtual run series this summer, they\u2019re also a massive amount of fun; a (slightly) competitive venture to look forward to at the weekend and a reason to create another WhatsApp group between your mates. And a good excuse for a celebratory glass of your preferred cold tipple on a Saturday night.<\/p>\n

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CASTLE VIRTUAL SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT A series of three-day weekend events from the Castle Triathlon Series organisers<\/p>\n

When The Cheshire Cat 19-21 June; The Kentish Horse 3-5 July<\/p>\n

COST \u00a310-20<\/p>\n

CHARITY 20% of the entry fee to Macmillan Cancer Support<\/p>\n

DISTANCES\u00a040 race types, including Duathlon, Triathlon, Run only, Swim only, Cycle only, Aquabike and Aquathon<\/p>\n

WEB ENTRY<\/p>\n

www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk<\/p>\n

ALWAYS AIM HIGH EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT Monthly challenges from the race brand behind the Slateman and Sandman Triathlons<\/p>\n

WHEN From 1-30 June<\/p>\n

COST \u00a312<\/p>\n

CHARITY 20% of the entry fee going to five charities via Always Aim High Community Events<\/p>\n

FREE STUFF Bespoke slate coaster and Always Aim High Events buff<\/p>\n

DISTANCES<\/p>\n

DUATHLON 25km RUN \u2013 100km BIKE<\/p>\n

RUN\/WALK 25km,50km, 75km, 100km<\/p>\n

RUN Half Marathon in 24hrs<\/p>\n

CYCLE 100km, 150km, 200km, 250km<\/p>\n

KIDS 3km, 5km,\u00a010km<\/p>\n

STAIRCASE30 Climb the cumulative height of Mont Blanc (4808m) in 30 days<\/p>\n

WEB ENTRY alwaysaimhighevents.com<\/p>\n

XTERRA CONNECT SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT Less a virtual race series than a collection of instructive videos on training tips, strength and conditioning advice, and skills tutorials to aid improvements in off-road triathlon performance while Xterra\u2019s race calendar is on hiatus.<\/p>\n

WHEN Ongoing<\/p>\n

COST Free<\/p>\n

WEB INFO www.xterraplanet.com<\/p>\n

IRONMAN VC<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT Ironman\u2019s Virtual Club is the brand\u2019s hub for virtual racing and information, with the Ironman VR (Virtual Racing) element seeing athletes compete in challenges while earning points. It\u2019s since become the platform for Ironman qualification as well, with 70.3 Worlds slots up-for-grabs via a duathlon race format (cycling is restricted to a stationary bike on the Rouvy platform) on the Ironman VR Championship Series.<\/p>\n

Are Ironman\u2019s virtual 70.3 worlds qualifiers a good idea?\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHEN Weekly. Virtual races will begin on Fridays at 6pm (GMT) and close on Sundays at midnight GMT.<\/p>\n

COST Free<\/p>\n

DISTANCES A range of distances, the 5-7 June Ironman VR10, for example, was a 3km run, 40km bike and 10km run.<\/p>\n

WEB ENTRY www.ironmanvirtualclub.com<\/p>\n

OUTLAW LOCKDOWN TRIATHLON<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT A monthly series of races from the Outlaw Triathlon organisers, OSB, with the aim of involving the whole family as well as Outlaw entrants.<\/p>\n

WHEN 30 June 2020<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

COST Free<\/p>\n

DISTANCES Three events are on offer. The Future Outlaw involves one \u201clap\u201d of swim-specific S&C exercises, an 8km turbo bike and 1.5km run. The Outlaw Sprint is two laps, 25km on the turbo (or 35mins on a bike if no smart trainer) and a 5km run, while the Outlaw Half is three laps, 56km (or 86mins) and a 13km run.<\/p>\n

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WEB ENTRY www.resultsbase.net<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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