While the name might remind you of sports day at school (don't drop the baton!), racing a triathlon relay comes in a couple of different formats. On the one hand you have the mixed relay, which is the type you might have seen professional athletes racing, for example at the Olympic Games, where each athlete must complete each leg (so everyone in the team swims, bikes and runs).
More common in age-group racing is a team relay, where each member of the team takes one or two disciplines each. So a team of two might see one member swim and bike before handing over to the other team member for the run (for example). Or if there are three, each of you will take one discipline.
Iâve got a bit of a soft spot for a relay and have done quite a few in my time. Itâs been a fun way to race as a team with the rest of the team on 220 Triathlon when we were at events. Iâve also done a few with my other half, Gavin, who is a much stronger cyclist than me â that way he gets to enjoy the weekends we spend at races too (though we often joke that my day ends up being swim, brunch, run!).
There are many benefits to a relay. It allows you to involve friends who might not have the skills or stamina to take on all three legs - or to keep people 'in' the sport who are sidelined from one discipline through injury. Relays are also a good way to get involved in triathlon if you are nervous or worried you might feel overwhelmed by having to do the whole thing. It gives you a chance to learn the ropes without having to be on point at all times.
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