What is the Morgan’s Little Miami Triathlon and how to train for it
When many people think of triathlons, they think of the most famous, the Iron Man triathlon in Kona, Hawaii. The first was held in 1979 and shortly after that event some people in Cincinnati Ohio decided to have their own version of a triathlon and created Morgan’s Little Miami Triathlon. It involves running and biking, but instead of swimming, you have a canoe or kayak leg. Both Cincinnati Bike Repair and Ohio Cincinnati Bike Dealers offer great deals on all the gear you might need to train for this event. This article will describe more details about this race and how to train in order to finish it successfully.
Morgan’s Little Miami Triathlon is the oldest and largest triathlon of its kind in the United States and celebrates its 30th anniversary this season. The course begins with a 6-mile canoe for two-person teams or kayak for a single rider, a 5.5-mile run that includes some trail runs, and an 18-mile bike ride. It has always been a two-person team competition, but they recently added the one-person event that can use a kayak to compete instead of a canoe. They offer two identical races, one in June and one in October in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. It has been a long tradition for many fitness spirits and adventurers.
To complete such a challenging athletic event, it is imperative to be physically prepared for the race. You need to spend at least 2 months of consistent training to complete this event with some cross training. Most people know how to run and bike, but many are not familiar with the proper way to canoe or kayak. There are several canoe and kayak outfitters in the area, especially along the Little Miami River where the race will take place. Find out which one can offer canoe lessons and have you and your partner take a few lessons to get comfortable maneuvering the canoe.
Once you’re comfortable with handling your canoe or kayak, it’s time to do some conditioning to prepare for the long triathlon. You should exercise 6 times a week with one day of total rest. A good plan to follow would be running 3 times a week, biking 3-4 times a week, and canoeing or upper body strengthening exercises 3 times a week. The key is to start slowly and build a good base of resistance. To get a good foundation in your training, it is important to train well below a certain heart rate for at least 2 weeks.
Since most people who do this run do it with a partner, try to train with your partner as much as possible so you know what kind of form and pace you’ll be able to maintain. You want to be able to stay strong as a unit, not just individually.
