Logan Triathlon: Course, Route Profile & Map

Course & Elevation

The swim is in the pool: ten lengths, ducking under the lane ropes from lane to lane with the ropes always on your right. Transition, start and finish are all at the Aquatic Center, which keeps distances short.

The bike and run are flat; the difficulty lies more in the altitude of about 1,350 metres and the July warmth in the valley. The organiser, On Hill Events, holds an orientation for first-time triathletes the evening before, and the race is correspondingly welcoming to beginners.

Pacing Strategy

In the pool technique matters more than power: practise ducking under the ropes so you do not lose rhythm. A calm, clean swim gains you more than a hard start.

On the bike a steady, firm effort pays, because the terrain offers no breaks. Beginners lose most time on the run after riding the flat bike too hard; keep something for the second half of the out-and-back.

Training plan for Logan Triathlon: 12-week build

For most athletes the sprint takes 70 to 100 minutes, a brisk, mostly aerobic effort with spells close to threshold.

Swim 500 metres continuously in a pool and practise lane changes as you go. On the bike, sessions of 30 to 45 minutes at a steady pace help, followed by 10 to 20 minute brick runs.

Rehearse the transitions in full a few times, from pool deck to bike and from bike into running shoes. If you come from lower ground, allow for the altitude in your pacing.