THE UNSTOPPABLE PANTELIMON 2024 TRIATHLON FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE PARTICIPANTS

Abstract

As a result of an increasingly important need to compensate for the harmful effects of the lack of movement determined by daily activities, people are looking for more and more diverse and challenging alternatives in the area of free time motor activities, so that the benefits cover both the physical and the mental sphere as well. By nature and their particularities, triathlon competitions, in
general, fit very well into this category, gaining more and more ground compared to other forms of movement, in the options of the participants, precisely because they offer a favorable environment where everyone can test their limits, can compete with other people and establish his own training strategy.Having this important and interesting information at hand, we will be able to better understand the perspective, preferences and reporting of the participants to the particularities of such a competition, all in the context of a deep awareness of the importance of constant involvement in a form of movement. The main purpose of this research is to create a profile of the participant in the Unstoppable Pantelimon 2024 Triathlon, by applying a questionnaire designed to lead to the identification of the main reasons that were the basis of this option. Moreover, through our scientific approach, we aim to highlight the way in which this competition resonates with the expectations and preparation strategies of the participants, thus leading to a common perspective regarding the benefits of participating in these physical activities.