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Existe uma prova desportiva de resistência perfeita para os fãs de triatlo.
{{There is a perfect endurance sport competition for triathlon fans.}}

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Para quem 1,5km de natação, 40km de bicicleta
{{For those who 1.5km of swimming, 40km of biking}}

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e 10km de corrida se fazem “com uma perna às costas”,
{{and 10km of running is done “with a leg on your back” (i.e. without much effort),}}

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aqui fica um novo desafio –
{{here’s a new challenge,}}

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o internacionalmente conhecido Ironman,
{{the internationally known Ironman,}}

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que em tradução literal significa –
{{which in literal translation means}}

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homem de ferro.
{{man of iron.}}

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Esta prova realiza-se nos quatro cantos do mundo,
{{This competition takes place in the four corners of the world,}}

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pelos 5 continentes e oceanos.
{{across five continents and oceans.}}

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Por toda a parte se encontram atletas
{{There are athletes everywhere}}

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que levam ao limite a sua resistência e condição física.
{{who push their endurance and physical condition to the limit.}}

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Num único dia,
{{In a single day,}}

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os atletas cumprem 3,8 km de natação,
{{the athletes do 3.8 km of swimming,}}

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seguidos de 180 km de bicicleta
{{followed by 180 km by bicycle}}

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e terminam com 42,2 km de corrida,
{{and end with 42.2 km of running,}}

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o que faz desta prova um desafio único.
{{which makes this competition a unique challenge.}}

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Os atletas são ordenados pelo tempo previsto de conclusão da primeira etapa –
{{The athletes are ranked by the expected time of completion of the first stage –}}

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a natação.
{{swimming.}}

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Esta pode ser feita em mar aberto,
{{This can be done in open sea,}}

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num lago, numa baía, numa barragem ou rio.
{{in a lake, in a bay, in a dam, or river.}}

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São inúmeros os desafios que enfrentam,
{{The challenges they face are numerous,}}

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desde a temperatura da água às correntes e ondulação,
{{from water temperature to currents and waves,}}

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até ao enorme aglomerado de atletas dentro de água
{{to the huge cluster of athletes in the water}}

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que procuram ultrapassar-se uns aos outros.
{{who seek to outdo each another.}}

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Finda a parte refrescante,
{{After the refreshing part,}}

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as coisas começam a aquecer ao longo dos 180 km de bicicleta,
{{things start to heat up along the 180 km by bike,}}

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por entre vales, planícies e montanhas.
{{through valleys, plains, and mountains.}}

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Aqui os intrépidos atletas começam a sentir os efeitos
{{Here the intrepid athletes begin to feel the effects}}

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do cansaço acumulado, da fome e da desidratação.
{{of accumulated tiredness, hunger, and dehydration.}}

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Uma boa estratégia de alimentação e hidratação é fundamental
{{A good nourishment and hydration strategy is fundamental}}

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para manter o melhor rendimento possível,
{{to maintain the best possible performance,}}

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durante cerca de 6 horas.
{{for about six hours.}}

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À chegada ao parque de transição,
{{Upon arrival at the transition park,}}

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os atletas trocam as bicicletas por um par de ténis
{{athletes trade bicycles for a pair of sneakers}}

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e prosseguem a prova pelos últimos 42,2 km de corrida.
{{and continue the competition for the last 42.2 km of running.}}

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Já se conseguem imaginar a participar?
{{Can you ever imagine participating?}}

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Deixem-me dizer-vos que a chegada à meta se dá,
{{Let me tell you that the finish line comes in}}

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aproximadamente, 12 horas e 30 minutos após o início da prova;
{{approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes after the start of the race;}}

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a nível profissional, este tempo baixa para cerca de 8 horas.
{{on a professional level, this time drops to about 8 hours.}}

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Aceitam o desafio?
{{Will you accept the challenge?}}