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It's time to start thinking about the 3rd Annual Duathlon, sponsored by Flin Flon Parks and Recreation. The event takes place on March 6, with a pre-event briefing at 3 p.m. followed by the race start at 3:15 p.m. The duathlon gives athletes a chance to test their abilities on the ice and on the track, as the race pairs running and skating in three stages. Athletes in the 6-8 year-old category will run 1 km, skate 1 km and finish with a 1 km run. In the 9-11 year-old category those distances will be doubled, and in the 12-14 year-old category, each participant will triple the distance. For participants 15-54, a 5 km run, 5 km skate and 5 km run will test their endurance in the full distance, but there is the option to do a half duathlon as well. Participants 55 and over will take on a 2 km run, 2 km skate and 2 km run. You can enter individually or as a team. Each team must have at least one participant over the age of 15. A helmet must be worn during the skating portion of the race, and prizes will be awarded to the first three finishers in each category. "This is the 3rd annual event, and we hope to promote physical activity in a fun and unique way," said Aimee Deans, Flin Flon Parks and Recreation special events coordinator. Preregistration is a must and can be done at the Flin Flon Aqua Centre. Volunteers are also needed to count laps. Call 681-7540.
