Guest speakers were Gerrie Beukes (SA mountain bike athlete) and Landie Visser (one of SA’s top trail runners).
The clinic, organised by Sonja Terblanche-Otto (SA triathlete and sport scientist), was attended by 10 aspiring new and experienced triathletes. The topics that were covered included the basic principles of triathlons and training programs, practicing the transitions, bike setup and repair, nutrition for triathletes, training with a heart rate monitor, practical sessions and skills needed for the run, cycle and swim legs and racing strategies.
Beukes gave them valuable tips and information on the set up of their bikes, their position on the bikes during a race and what to look for when purchasing a bike.
Visser and her future husband, Christiaan Greyling, gave attendees tips on technical running, running position and what to look for when you purchase shoes.
Terblanche-Otto was very excited about the outcome of the training clinic.
"Although the athletes had different levels of experience in triathlons, they have all learned a lot. It was great passing on our skills, experience and knowledge to these guys," she said.
The next training camp will be presented over 5 days from 5 to 9 December at Pine Lake Marina.
The next Triathlon Event in the Southern Cape is an Off Road Triathlon weekend at Pine Lake Marina on 19 and 20 November where competitors will be able to choose between a number of events
On Sunday morning there will be a Mini and an ultra challenge triathlon. Brave athletes planning on participating in more than one event can partake in the Big Three or the Mini Three Challenges. This Off Road Triathlon weekend will be repeated next year in March and will eventually become part of an international circuit of triathlon events.
For more Information check on www.trisport.co.za.
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Basson and Emma Engelbrecht and Estiaan and Chelaine Maree, two pairs of brothers and sisters who attended the clinic.
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The group of athletes and coaches at the triathlon clinic at Santos Beach.
