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Bakk preparing
for Ironman
Britni Bakk
of Point Roberts has qualified for the Ironman Triathlon World
Championship held on October 16 in Hailua-Kona, Hawaii. Each
year, over 50,000 triathletes from more than 50 countries attempt
to qualify for the world’s
most famous endurance event.
The Ironman
consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2
mile run, which must be completed within the allotted 17-hour
time frame. Training for the race typically requires 18 to
24 hours per week for six to eight months in order to develop
the endurance needed to complete the 140.6 mile event.
The Ironman
began in 1978 with only 15 competitors. Its explosive growth
required race organizers to implement qualifying procedures
in 1983. The race field now includes more than 1,600 contestants
due to the championship nature of the event.
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