Course Maps
Make sure you are prepared for this wonderful event. Download or view course maps for each race during the Hy-Vee Triathlon weekend. View maps

Exercise Your Character
Fourth- and fifth-grade students from throughout Central Iowa will put down the books and pick up their physical activity on Tuesday, May 4 during Exercising Your Character. This years’ event is bigger than EVER as 8,000 are expected to flood Hy-Vee Hall. Hunter Kemper will emcee the event whose speakers include, Shawn Johnson-Olympic medalist, Lisa Bluder-Iowa Woman’s Basketball Coach, Amy Stephens-Drake Women’s basketball Coach and Nate Kaeding-San Diego Chargers kicker! Each speaker will deliver a powerful message encouraging kids to get motivated, eat healthy, exercise and practice good sportsmanship. Throughout the program The Iowa Dance & Drill Team will lead the students into dance exercise segments, showing them exercise can be fun!

Exercising Your Character is taking place thanks to a collaborative effort from Hy-Vee, Iowa Sports Foundation and the Institute for Character Development. The event coincides with Iowa’s “Go the Distance Day” which promotes physical exercise for kids of all ages and encourage to participate in this year’s Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon on Saturday, June 12.

Hy-Vee Triathlon Voted "Must See" Iowa Event
The Hy-Vee Triathlon is among 25 “must see” Iowa events this summer, as chosen by state tourism and lottery officials.

The designation means the 2010 triathlon, has “earned a place of honor among our great state’s many noteworthy travel destinations,” according to Nancy Landess of the Iowa Tourism Office. Read more

Training: What You Need To Know
Training for a Triathlon can be intimidating. We want to help you train. The six guidelines below which will help you achieve triathlon success.

1. Consistency: Life is busy and training for a triathlon can be overwhelming. The biggest key is consistent training. It is better to do something everyday than miss workouts and try to catch up on a single day. Triathlon training has a cumulative effect, so an athlete must plan to add to their training every week. Remember to build slowly.
2. Balanced training: The great thing about a triathlon is that it brings individuals from diverse backgrounds together; swimmers, cyclists, runners as well as athletes with no experience. No matter the background, all athletes need to follow a balanced training program. At a minimum, an athlete needs to swim, bike and run two times per week. Many new triathletes will only train the discipline they enjoy. Remember, it is a TRIathlon.
3. Endurance before speed: It's important that an athlete slowly increases their distance in each sport; we recommend increasing by approximately 10 percent each week. By starting easy and building endurance, one prepares the body for higher intensity training closer to race day. Don't risk injury by doing too much, too soon.
4. Recovery: Training is a process of breaking our bodies down and then rebuilding them through recovery. Only in states of recovery do we become stronger and faster. For day-to-day recovery, get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated and eat healthy. A good training program will have at least one day of recovery each week.
5. Ask Questions: As a new triathlete, make sure to tap into all of your resources. Join your local triathlon club to gain access to experienced triathletes and group workouts. Consider a certified coach. Read a triathlon book or research the internet.
6. Enjoy the journey: Whether you are preparing for your first triathlon or your 100th, remember to swim, bike and run withthe enjoyment of a child,and be a positive role model for your kids, family,friends and co-workers.Train and race with a smile no matter what the clock says at the finish line.

Tips provided by the coaches of Zoom Performance. Find more tips and training advice in our training section. Learn more

At The Start Line
Adult race: 1144 Individuals, 147 teams
Kids' race: 219 entries
Click here to register for the 2010 Hy-Vee Triathlon.