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Duathlon is coming to Preston – so you don’t need to get wet

For those looking for a fitness challenge there's one which doesn't involve getting wet. Tri Preston is putting on a duathlon at the University of Central Lancashire's Sports Arena. Four of the events take place which are a run and a cycle. Duathlons see a two mile run, an eight mile cycle and a two mile run - with no swimming. Ed Culshaw from the triathlon club said: "To those unfamiliar with multi-sport events a duathlon is a run followed by a bike ride followed by a run. It's a triathlon for those who don't like swimming! "Duathlons can be any distance over any terrain, from flat short distance events to brutal long distance ultra-races over mountains and fells." The duathlons take place on Sunday 7 May, Sunday 4 June and Sunday 9 July. The two hour events are £10 and is open to 16-year-olds an over. You need to bring running shoes, a cycling helmet and a bike in roadworthy condition. Some of the Tri Preston members For those looking for a fitness challenge there’s one which doesn’t involve getting wet. Tri Preston is putting on a duathlon at the University […]

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