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Why do Aquathons, Triathalons, etc. start with swimming?

aliciadalicia
aliciadalicia Posts: 73 Member
edited February 19 in Fitness and Exercise
They always seem to start with swimming. Do any exist that don't? Also, why??? I much rather run and then jump in the water than the opposite.

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  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    The ones with swimming want to start you with that because they don't want you to be too tired from running or bikng and drown.
  • scraver2003
    scraver2003 Posts: 526 Member
    The ones with swimming want to start you with that because they don't want you to be too tired from running or bikng and drown.

    ^^This
    For "most" people, swimming is their weakest sport. No one wants you to drown at the end.
  • aliciadalicia
    aliciadalicia Posts: 73 Member
    Ha! What an easy answer! Thank you!
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    also - one more thought - a lot of these include wearing a wetsuit. Have you ever tried to put on a wetsuit? Even more challenging when you are already sweating. :laugh:

    I have heard of the odd one that does do a "reverse" triathlon.
  • TriLaura
    TriLaura Posts: 34 Member
    My town holds an annaul Aquathon. Run 4k swim 400 or run 8k swim 800. I did the long course and found the swim ridiculously difficult - especially since the run included 3 massive hills! I much prefer a traditional triathlon. :laugh:
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    I would NOT want to swim after miles of running and biking. I'd most likely cramp up, and that's not safe. I imagine that's why.
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