Greensburg —
Saturday morning, the Decatur County Family YMCA staged an indoor Duathlon.
The event, organized by YMCA Group Exercise Director Deena Hamer as a traditional-type event, saw participants run 10 minutes on a treadmill, followed by 20 minutes on a stationary bike, with 10 more minutes on the treadmill to complete the event.
Hamer said the event benefits participants in many ways. For one, it provides people with a chance to “challenge their fitness levels” while providing an “opportunity to train indoors when the weather is bad outside.”
“For some,” Hamer added, “events like our Duathlon and our upcoming Triathlon on Feb. 23, offer participants an opportunity to challenge themselves; a chance to try something they’ve never done before and didn’t think they could do. Our hope is that many — if not all — will discover they can not only successfully participate, but do well.”
“We want to show everyone,” she continued, “that, if you put forth a little effort, you can accomplish most anything you want.”
Additionally, events such as the Duathlon and the upcoming Triathlon offer great cross training, Hamer added. Such events also offer a chance for regular gym-goers to mix up their workouts.
“Some people come to the gym regularly, but do the same thing all the time,” the coordinator explained. “The body needs variety; it needs to have things shaken up from time to time so that it doesn’t get too comfortable.”
Events like the Duathlon, she continued, are a great way to get that variety. Duathlon and Triathlon participants are compelled to set goals for themselves and regularly train to reach those goals, thereby effecting deviation from normal routines.
Hamer welcomed anyone interested to register now for the Feb. 23 Triathlon.
“Come in and start setting your goals now,” she said. “You’ve got almost a month to train for this event. That’ll be plenty of time to train in our pool, while mixing up your cardiovascular routine on the bike and treadmill.”
The Decatur County Family YMCA Indoor Triathlon starts at 8 a.m., Feb. 23. Participants may register on the day of the event starting at 7:30 a.m.
The event itself, according to Hamer, will consist of a 10-minute swim, followed by 10-minute transition to the stationary bikes in the wellness center and 15 minutes of riding. After the biking, a three-minute transition will be followed a 15-minute walk and/or run on the treadmill. Trophy’s and metals will be awarded. The cost is $15 without a shirt, $20 with a shirt if registered by Feb. 19, and $25 the day of the event.
For more information, call 663-9622 or visit www.decaturcountyfamilyymca.org.
Contact: Rob Cox at 812-663-3111 x7011.
News
Related Photos
-
Decatur County Family YMCA Duathlon participants Emily Stewart and Jeff Goodpaster earned overall female and male winner honors thanks to 6.69 and 7.22 overall miles, respectively. Rob Cox
-
Decatur County Family YMCA Duathlon participants, L to R, Jeff Goodpaster, Emily Stewart and Dave Klene compete on the treadmills during Saturday’s event. Rob Cox
YMCA Duathlon eases winter doldrums
- News
-
-
Community garden hoping to sow seeds of self-sufficiency
Oris Reece believes in the old adage that “teaching a man to fish” is a far better option than simply giving him (or her) one.
-
Overturned anhydrous tank diverts traffic
Traffic was held up for between 30 and 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon at Highway 46 and 421 near downtown due to a single-single vehicle accident involving a truck on eastbound on 46.
-
Historical Society to host ice cream social Saturday
The Decatur County Historical Society (DCHS) is planning to host an ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25.
-
Mayor proclaims EMS appreciation week in Decatur County
Last week, Greensburg Mayor Gary Herbert made a proclamation that May 19 to 25 would be EMS appreciation week in Decatur County, in conjunction with national EMS appreciation week.
-
EMA director talks changes in wake of tornado anniversary
When a tornado ripped through Greensburg May 25, 2011, Rob Duckworth didn’t work for the Decatur County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
-
Library to kick off summer reading program in renovated building
-
Woman arrested on drug-related charges
-
War in Iraq got results, says Clark
Decatur County’s Phillip Clark, son of Larry Clark, joined the U.S. Army soon after 9/11.
-
Four arrested on drug-related charges
Four Greensburg residents are currently housed at the Decatur County jail, facing multiple drug-related felony charges.
-
Fry named DCMH VP of Operations
On May 3, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) Director of Community Relations David Fry and the Hospital Foundation celebrated the conclusion of the 2013 Capital Campaign.
- More News Headlines
-
Obama Offers Drone Strike Defense
Raw: Heckler Interrupts Obama on Guantanamo
A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs
Johnson: Don't Blame Islam or UK Policy
Raw: 80-Year-Old Climbs Mount Everest
Wash. State Man Arrested Following Ricin Scare
Chain-Reaction School Bus Crash Injures About 50
Raw: Scuffles in London After Hacking Death
Texas Students Coach Teachers on Fitness
New Forecasting Tool Eyed for Hurricane Season
Meet MJ, the Bike Riding Tabby Cat
Britain Attack Believed Linked to Radical Islam
Raw: Kevin Durant Tours Moore After $1M Pledge
Man Shot While Questioned in Boston Probe
Weiner Launches Bid to Become NYC Mayor
School Storm Protection Spotty in Tornado Zones
Moore Native Toby Keith Tours Tornado Damage
