Pattana Golf Club & Resort hosted the first of its new triathlon training camps on 29-30 October, led by guest trainer Simon Agoston, an Olympic athlete with experience in training triathlon competitors in France (Satrouville) and Germany (EJOT Team Buschutten).
The programme included basics of bike riding techniques, drafting, gear selection, transitioning in a real-time environment, swimming tips and techniques, running tips, pacing yourself to conserve energy for a sprint finish, safety on the race course and basics in bike maintenance.
Participants had the opportunity to practice what they had learned in the classroom in a simulated race environment, as well as undertake practical training for each discipline. The run segment took place within the Pattana Resort boundaries, the 70km cycle ride on surrounding roads accompanied by safety vehicles, and the swim in the resort’s lagoon with lifeguards keeping watch from kayaks and the shoreline.
The next training weekend will take place on 26-27 November 2016 and is open to all would-be triathletes of all abilities. For further information and reservations contact Kh. Chayanat on 087-083-3398 or visit www.pattana.co.th/triathlon-training.
