Duathlon is an athletic event that consists of a running leg, followed by a cycling leg and then another running leg in a format bearing some resemblance to triathlons. The International Triathlon Union governs the sport internationally.
Duathlons are most similar to triathlons, with the key difference being the lack of a swimming leg. Another sport derived from triathlon is aquathlon, which combines swimming and running but has omitted the cycling part.
In this variation, the cycling and running segments need to be undertaken simultaneously by a team consisting of a predetermined number of individuals. Only one of the team members is running while all others are cycling. All the members of a team must be together at any given point of time but exchanging the tasks of running and cycling amongst the team members themselves is permitted.
The challenge is to rotate the task of running at an optimum rate such that the time from start to destination is minimized. This demands a smooth coordination amongst all team members which makes the sport more exciting. An example is the 100km-Duathlon around Dresden which is the oldest of its kind in Germany.
This day is the day that we rise or we fall
This night is night that we win or lose all
This time is the time that we wait for awhile
This year is the year that we wait with a smile
If you call, we will follow
If you show us we can tow the line
And now that you're here you can show me the way
And now that you're here we can try make it pay
And while you were gone it was hard, it was cold
While you were gone we were time, we were old
If you call we will follow
If you show us we can tow the line
If you call we will follow
When are you leaving?
Where will you go?
Who will be waiting for you there when you get home?
What is the distance between your heart?
And where you wish that you were headed, is it far?
Maybe our madness is the only thing we have
Where you go with your machete in your hand?
I'm counting slowly
Barely breaking even
And I'm inclined to be your friend
I'm inclined to meet ya
We all need something
What do you need?
What are you building with your possibilities?
Put up your passion man
Put down your fist
Nobody warns you that your life can twist like this
We tow the line
we break the backs of our hands
And I'll build you a castle if you bring me some sand
I'm counting slowly
Barely breaking even
And I'm inclined to be your friend
I'm inclined to meet you
Nobody ever gets to know from keeping secrets
If you go the road alone
I bet it's gonna beat you
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Toe the line
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I'm counting slowly
Barely breaking even
And I'm inclined to be your friend
I'm inclined to meet you
Nobody ever gets to know from keeping secrets
If you go the road alone
I bet it's gonna beat you
Toe the line
Toe the line
Toe the line
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I needed you to change into my everything
You must oblige, insistent cries
for being what I want you to
Please substitute the attributes which blossom
For things contrived, so I'll arrive through watching you
Molding your profile into my face
Toe the line... I need you to help me
Toe the line... Don't let me get stuck in here
Toe the line... You'll be what I couldn't be
May you adopt this selfish plot and play the role
You'll consummate a resting place for both of us
Molding your profile into my face
Toe the line... I need you to help me
Toe the line... Don't let me get stuck in here
Toe the line... You'll be what I couldn't be
You'll be my intellectual
You'll be gifted