{"id":20709,"date":"2025-01-08T14:02:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T20:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/?page_id=20709"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:01:35","slug":"triathlon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/triathlon\/","title":{"rendered":"UREC Indoor Triathlon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"alignright uwm-c-img--right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/01\/Triathlon-Logo-Color-03-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic promoting swimming, biking, and running for the 51ÁÔÆæ Indoor Triathlon in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-20862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/01\/Triathlon-Logo-Color-03-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/01\/Triathlon-Logo-Color-03-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/01\/Triathlon-Logo-Color-03.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">UREC&#8217;s Indoor Triathlon returns for another year February 9 &#8211; 20! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will track their progress throughout the two weeks working to complete a <strong>Sprint distance triathlon<\/strong>! An exclusive 2026 UREC Indoor Triathlon t-shirt and other rewards will be awarded based on completion, not fastest time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-for-2026-the-opening-ceremony\">NEW for 2026: The Opening Ceremony! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Monday, February 9<\/em> @ <em>Klotsche Center Arena <\/em><br><em>Doors Open: 7 p.m.; Event Starts: 7:30 p.m<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doors will open at 7 p.m. for students to stretch, warmup, pick up your log, and meet friends! Starting at 7:30 p.m., students can start their triathlon strong with a community run\/walk in the Klotsche Center Arena. Come and start your 2026 triathlon on the right foot at the Opening Ceremony on Monday, February 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-participate\">How to Participate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can pick up a paper tracking log at the following locations in the Klotsche Center:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1st Floor<\/strong>: Front Desk, Pool Deck, Equipment Room&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3rd Floor<\/strong>: Track, Cardio Room&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Log your progress throughout the two weeks. Once you have completed the Sprint distances, return your tracking log to the Klotsche Center Front Desk. You will be contacted via email about receiving your shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-teams\">Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams of 1-3 people will work to collectively complete the Olympic distances (32 laps in the pool, 24.8-mile bike, and 6.2-mile run). Teams can either share a single tracking log or return multiple logs to the Klotsche Center Front Desk stapled together. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sprint-distances\">Sprint Distances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-swim-0-25-miles-450-yd\">Swim 0.25 miles (450 yd)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the UREC website for <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/locations\/\">Open Swim Hours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Klotsche Center Pool can be accessed through both the Men&#8217;s and Women&#8217;s Locker Rooms on the first floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kickboards and pull buoys are available on the pool deck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Towels and goggles are available for a fee at the Equipment Room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 length = 25 yards; 1 lap = 50 yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 laps = 450 yards <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bike-12-4-miles-20-km\">Bike 12.4 miles (20 km)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spin bikes, upright bikes, and recumbent bikes are located on the 3rd floor of the Klotsche Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 mile = 0.61km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-run-walk-3-1-miles-5-km\">Run\/ Walk 3.1 miles (5 km)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are always welcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ellipticals, treadmills, and the track are located on the 3rd floor of the Klotsche Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 mile = 0.61km; 1 mile = 8 laps around the track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Who can participate? <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Students! Enrolled 51ÁÔÆæ students paying segregated fees have a Klotsche Center Membership. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What equipment do I need? <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>For swimming, we suggest you wear a swimsuit or clothes you are comfortable swimming in, a swim cap, and goggles. Towels and goggles are available for a fee at the Equipment Room. For running, walking and biking, we suggest sneakers that lace up. Stay hydrated, bring a water bottle with you! &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Why is the swim distance shortened to the 51ÁÔÆæ Sprint distance? <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The Klotsche Center pool is open for fewer hours than the rest of the facility, potentially making it more challenging to schedule your swims. You are welcome to swim further than the 51ÁÔÆæ Sprint distance!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>What distances do I complete if I\u2019m part of a team (1-3 people?<\/strong>)<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>We ask that a team collectively completes the Olympic distances to qualify for shirts.&nbsp;Each individual on the team will receive a shirt. Please hand in the log(s) stapled together at the front desk. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What happens if I lose my log?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>This event runs on the honor system. Please grab a new log or feel free to staple multiple together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What if I complete more than the Sprint distance? <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Way to go! We encourage you to log all of your progress and challenge yourself to work towards greater distances. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Does everyone get a shirt?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>We will have 75 shirts available for finishers (awarded based on completion, not fastest time). Once you return your completed log, we will contact you via email about receiving your shirt. Shirts will be distributed after Feb 20th.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Can I count activities that I completed outside? <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes! We&#8217;ll always celebrate physical activity in the sun\/ snow!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smart-goals-information\">SMART Goals Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Student Health and Wellness Center is partnering with UREC on the 51ÁÔÆæ Indoor Triathlon to help students create SMART Goals as a blueprint to completing the challenge. 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