host posted on February 27, 2009 02:02
Triathlon
- a sport that brings to mind all things about pure endurance, utmost
determination and sheer grit. Comprising three components, the
seemingly gruelling race first starts off with a swim, which is
followed by a bike ride and ends with a run. To an average Joe out
there, this certainly does not seem like a sport for just about
anyone.
Alex Tung, triathlete and a
winner of the POSB Everyday Champion Award ’09, has broken the myth
however, that triathlons are only for the tough and the super-fit. He,
who used to fail his IPPT, is now a swimming and triathlon coach.
Champion in his category for the FINA 5km Open Water Swim 2008, Alex
also takes part in the Kapas Marang International Swimathon every year
and several local triathlons and overseas Ironman races. ‘It’s all in
the mind. It can be done!’ said the now toned and tanned man.
In fact, for those who are keen to pick up the
sport, there are places to go to for more information and to meet up
with other enthusiasts. Triathlon Association of Singapore (TAS)
frequently organises clinics as lead up activities to major events,
such as the Aviva Ironman 70.3. The Triathlon Family (TriFam)
encourages active participation of its members, both experienced
triathletes and beginners, by putting together enjoyable training
meets.
Phan Yeeh, President of TriFam
and also one of the founding members of the club that started five
years ago, believes that it is the burning passion that motivates all
members. Seasoned members and amateurs frequently interact and keep
each other going. Says Phan Yeeh: ‘Triathlon is a sport that every
finisher wins!’
For all those who are interested in the sport, check out these websites for more details!
TAS-
www.triathlonsingapore.org
Tri-fam- www.triathlonfamily.com/blog