The Idle Ironman Challenge covers the distance of an ironman triathlon over 31 days.

2.4 mile swim • 112 mile bike • 26.2 mile run

Participants are responsible for logging their own distances in our log book and on the tracking board near the welcome desk. Remember that honesty is a YMCA core value!

Any indoor or outdoor activities count toward totals.

Earn a T-SHIRT upon completion!

Prizes for first places finishers in each category.

Dates

• July 1-31

Registration & Cost

• June 1-30
• Y Members – $25

Eligibility

Participants must be 10 years of age or older. Participants that range from 10 to 11 years must complete a Kids Cardio appointment with a Fitness Coach prior to registration.

RULES AND GUIDELINES

• Must complete the challenge within the allotted 31 days from July 1-July 31. 
• Distances are to be self-updated on the tracking board near the welcome desk.
• Participants must be age 10 or older. Participants 10-11 years old must complete a Kids Cardio appointment with a Fitness Coach prior to registration. 
• All distances recorded are on the honor system…don’t cheat yourself! 
• Indoor and Outdoor activities count towards your total. • Register at the Welcome Desk or online at faymca.org.

RELAY TEAM GUIDELINES 

• Relay Teams may divide mileage any way they choose. 
• Relays must consist of three participants and the team will work together to complete the total mileage. 
• All participants on a relay must register individually

CONVERSIONS AND OPTIONS

To complete the Idle Ironman Challenge in a month, you’ll need to complete the following each week:

• RUN/WALK 6.5 miles/week
• BIKE 28 miles/week
• SWIM 21 laps/week

RUNNING/WALKING = 26.2 miles

Treadmill, Outdoor Running, Walking, Elliptical or Cross Trainer 

BIKING = 112 miles

Upright Expresso Bike, Recumbent Bike, Keiser Cycle Bike, Outdoor Riding, Cycle Class CYCLE CLASS EQUIVALENTS: 45 min class (moderate) = 8 miles 45 min class (vigorous) = 10 miles 60 min class (moderate) = 12 miles 60 min class (vigorous) = 16 miles

SWIMMING = 2.4 miles

2.4 miles = 12,672 ft = 4224 yards
1 length = 25 yards
1 lap = 50 yards
4224 yards = 85 laps
4224 yards = 169 lengths

ALTERNATIVE SWIMMING OPTIONS:
Row Machine 15 minutes = .4 miles
Water Aerobics 45 minutes = .4 miles

For full challenge details, click here.