Life Time Fitness Inc has announced the addition of two new relay options to the Toyota US Open Triathlon: the Fantasy and Match Relays. According to the company, specifically aimed at introducing new participants to triathlon, the Fantasy and Match Relays will provide single-sport athletes an entirely new race experience.
“Life Time Fitness has approached the sport of triathlon with a sense of innovation, beginning with the introduction of our ground-breaking triathlon in Minneapolis in 2002, and continuing with the creation of our Triathlon Series,” said Ken Cooper, Vice President, Endurance and Athletic Events.
“And, we continue to see an opportunity to grow the sport by delivering events for all participants – no matter what skill level or status – to take part.
“By providing new alternative racing experiences to those who wouldn’t normally consider or participate in a triathlon, we’re encouraging these individuals interested in only one or two endurance events to step outside their comfort zone and add variety to their active lifestyles.”
Fantasy Relay
With the Fantasy Relay, participants now can be a part of the triathlon action alongside the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series professional triathletes. Participants simply register and select one leg – swim, bike or run – in which they will compete. Then also select two virtual teammates from the roster of top professional triathletes for the other two legs of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series event in which they are competing.
Ultimately, the time of the participant’s leg will be added to the times of their professional teammates to determine an overall finish time. Awards will be given out to the top three male and top three female Fantasy Relay teams. The Fantasy Relay will be offered on the international-distance course, featuring a 1.5K (0.93 mile) swim, 40K (25.8 mile) bike and 10K (6.2 mile) run.
Match Relay
Interested in a relay, but cannot find fellow teammates? With the Match Relay, Life Time Fitness’ endurance experts build relay teams around each participant. Participants simply register to swim, cycle or run, and race directors identify two corresponding teammates to fulfil the other two legs of the event. Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female Match Relay teams. Match Relay will be offered on the international-distance course.
Individuals interested in the Fantasy or Match Relay may register at the Toyota US Open website at www.toyotausopentriathlon.com.
