Duathlon Travel Insurance

Duathlon:

A Duathlon is a sporting event that comprises of three sections: a running stint, followed by a cycling stint, followed by another stint of running.

Popular Areas:

• The United States of America
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Ireland
• Europe
• Britain

Common Injuries:

People who compete in duathlons are subject to incurring a number of injuries that are common afflictions of each sport.

For running and cycling, these can include:

• Contusions
• Abrasions
• Lacerations
• Blisters
• Ruptured tendons
• Chafing
• Diarrhoea
• Stress Fractures
• Black toenails
• Overuse injuries
• Groin strain
• Muscle tears
• Fractures
• Broken bones
• Muscle or ligament sprain or strain
• Overuse injuries
• Back muscle strain
• Joggers nipple

Dehydration and exhaustion are two important concerns for those who take parting a duathlon. Ensure you keep yourself hydrated and stop if you begin to feel ill.

Exhaustion and dehydration can seriously impair any competitors in a duathlon. It is vital that you keep yourself hydrated throughout the event and do not overexert yourself if you begin to feel ill.

However, do not over imbibe water, as doing so could result in hyponatremia, which could lead to vomiting or death.

Do not wear new clothes when competing in a duathlon as this can result in blisters and joggers nipple. Ideally, you should try to train in the clothes that you will be competing in.

Ensure you wear study shoes that support the ankle and are designed for long distance running.

It is important to purchase travel insurance before leaving the country if you are planning on competing in a duathlon whilst you are on holiday.

Useful Websites: Duathlon.com - Trifinder.com - Wikipedia Duathlon - Runners Forum - Ironmate UK

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