What is duathlon and how does it happen? Necessary outfits and rules

Statistics say that ski competitions, or rather races, are watched by a lot of spectators both on TV and live. This sport is most interesting for our compatriots. President Vladimir Putin himself tells reporters that he also likes to watch these competitions. The secret of such popularity, probably in the vicinity of the common people. Surely most people have often skied and skated and know what a duathlon is, unlike curling, which we have not studied very much.

Let's talk more about this sport discipline - duathlon. It can be engaged in summer (bicycle race, running) and in the winter. Competitions are held in several stages. In the summer season the athlete first runs, then goes on a bicycle and in the third stage - again running. In this case, the change of all stages takes place in a separate zone, and each athlete has an individual place for outfitting.

Duathlon is liked by almost everyone, they can be practiced even for beginners who like active recreation. It should be noted that the Olympic program includes only the winter duathlon (skis, skates or springboard). Before the participation the athletes try the section of the route, and then proceed to the competitions. The winner is the one who will overcome the distance faster and purer.

Obligatory conditions of holding

What is the duathlon, in general, the readers have already understood, and now we will tell what requirements to athletes are made. Participants run the track in stages (sequentially), regardless of the weather conditions. The route of the stages in advance is indicated on the map and posted on the day of the competition on the board. The track, which will be overcome by athletes, must be marked with special indexes and marking tapes.

The change of all stages, as well as the start and finish, must be at the indicated points. Athletes comply with all the rules and instructions of the controllers and the refereeing team at a distance. In case of non-observance of at least one moment, the player is immediately disqualified (he is eliminated from the race). Overcoming of the route is carried out only in a protective cycling helmet.

Sport equipment

Ski duathlon is carried out only in special equipment. To be more precise, the participant is given shoes that help him to hold himself while riding and running. Also necessary are skis with fasteners for boots and long sticks of fiberglass, which sometimes reach the chin. They help the player move faster and distribute the load. As for the costumes, they are made of dense lycra, which allows the body to breathe during the load and overcome the resistance of the air mass.

Distance

So, what is the duathlon? This is an alternate ski race, in which the first half of the way (for men - 15 km, for women - 7.5 km) is carried out in a classical style, the second stage the participants are skating. Distances are long and short, the most common:

- Sprinting - running (5 km), bicycle (20 km), the third stage - running (2.5 km),

- standard - running for 10 km, cycling for 40 km, completing the track running for 5 km,

- long - running for 20 km, bicycle (80 km), running (10 km).

The most popular is the sprint distance (running 10 km, bicycle 150 km, running for 30 km).

In the winter duathlon, other standards. The most important thing is correctly chosen equipment and physical fitness of the participant. All these important components will help to overcome the track and become a winner. So we explained to you what a duathlon is and how it goes. This sport is very interesting and complex. After all, to go through such long distances, especially in the frost is not so simple. Honor and praise to our athletes!

Conclusion

If you want to practice the duathlon, you should first get trained on a specially designed plan. You can start with cycling or swimming - thus you strengthen the muscles. The main thing is not to rush to overload, as this will negatively affect the heart. Speed build-up is smooth with observance of technique. Have fun!