Weekly training for the Vietnam International Triathlon, 10th Sep. Hoi An

...If you’re aiming for the Vietnam international Triathlon, getting the base fitness back after the summer break may require a real push!

I have planned some extra training events during August to help get on the start line in Hoi An on September 10^th.... Remember, your own nutrition needs should be adjusted to suit your program. 1 or all of the following events may require you to consider this.... if you need any advice on nutrition or general advice on getting ready for the triathlon, please post me a message... 

• Saturday 6^th August - Ride to Cambodian Border. 5am departure, (6 hours - 156km)
• Sunday 14th August - Big bike ride ... Monkey Island (130km return).
• Sunday 21st August - Cu Chi Tunnels ride. (120km return approx)
• August 20th and 21st - Triathlon Training Clinic AIS Sports Center (organised by AIS and MetaSport See Noah Beaumont)
• Cycling - Wednesday mornings East/West Saigon city cycle (D2,D7&D4). 60kms/2 hours (Departs Thao Dien 5.45am) and Sundays for long distance.
• Running - Week day running - Thao Dien (Mondays and Fridays)...and Saturdays with Richard Padfield at 6.00am)
• Swimming - Saturdays at 7am and  Sundays 2pm  at AIS sports center pool. (Membership req'd)

Other activities;

• Saturday 3.45pm - Footbal at Parklands with Franz - Kids can come too.!
• Saturday Mornings at 7.30am Footbal (9.y.o and under) AIS astro turf at AIS sports center
• Crossfit Saigon– week day mornings at 5.45am (See link, Contact - Richard or Leith)
• Auskick - TBA. (Currently on hold until new ground negotiated)

• SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER Olympic Distance Triathlon 1.5km Swim, 40km Bike, 10km Run Individual & Relay Team
• Chua Chan mtb and trail run - Sunday 25th September See Vietadventures; Vietnam (150 Km East from Ho Chi Minh City)
• Bitexco Vertical Run Oct 31st (Check out their interesting website for training tips on stair running)