2/23/2025

Mandel JCC Indoor Triathlon And Biathlon

Beachwood, OH

Biathlon

Josh Keane

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Overall Place:  1st Place

Triathlon

Lisa Keane

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Race Recap By Lisa Keene:

I absolutely LOVE this race! Super organized and family friendly- this race is So. Much. Fun!
Tons of friendly volunteers. All athletes have full use of their beautiful facility including locker rooms, lockers and showers.
Easy directions and tons of parking. Easy packet pick up, with pre assigned heats.

The pool is located right off of the locker room and you swim 2 to a lane (I got lucky and had my own) for 15 minutes to get as many laps as you can. I did the front crawl and earned 22 laps! 10 minute transition doesn’t sound like a lot but I was able to shower off the chlorine and change into my land clothes before heading to the gym with plenty of time. 20 minutes on the stationary bike to get as much distance as possible. You were allowed to play with the resistance this year and my strategy went out the window as I fluctuated between 1 -7 and I ended up with 4.72 miles
The bike area is the main hub with music, an MC, and all the snacks! 5 minute transition to catch your breath and change your shoes before you walk upstairs to the indoor track. The indoor track is open air above the lower gym and bike area allowing you to see and hear all the action. 20 minute run to get as many laps as you can. I was happy to get 27 laps / 2.33 miles today!

All athletes received a nice soft cotton shirt and water bottle. Overall and age group award winners will be determined once all heats are completed and awards will be mailed. I will definitely do this one again!