Come join us for the 2024 FFC Indoor Triathlon, powered by Grit Endurance! This is a great opportunity for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon in a controlled environment or challenge yourself to improve your performance, this race is for you!
Race Details:
- Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 AM
- FFC Union Station (444 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606)
- $49 per person – register at ffc.com/group-fitness-programs
What’s included with your race entry:
- Finisher’s medal
- $15 off a Grit Endurance Swim Lesson
- $15 off a FFC massage
Join Grit Endurance Head Coach, Jim Levesque on Saturday, February 24 at 9:00 AM at FFC Union Station for an introductory overview of the triathlon and what you can expect on race day, followed by an open Q&A forum. This clinic is open to any race registrants and/or FFC members!
Race structure:
- 10-minute pool swim
- 10-minute transition to spin bikes
- 30-minute bike
- 5-minute transition to treadmills
- 20-minute run
How it will work and FAQs:
- Waves of 4 athletes will start the race every 20-minutes, beginning at 8:00 AM. Your wave time will be first come first serve based on your registration order (i.e, the first 4 registrants start at 8:00 AM, next 4 at 8:20 AM, etc.)
- Athletes will have access to the pool for 10 minutes prior to their wave to warm up
- Race results will be based on total distance covered during the swim, bike and run portions based on the following weighting system:
-Swim: 5x distance covered
-Bike: 1x distance covered
-Run: 2x distance covered - Athletes will have access to the locker rooms, showers, drinking fountains, etc., but should bring their own nutrition / hydration as needed
- Athletes should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their wave time to check in, get changed, and get to the pool for the swim start
- The pool is 24.6 yards long, and is a maximum of 4 feet and 3 inches deep
