![]() Active in investment banking and property restoration, Christopher Michael Pan has facilitated high-profile transactions spanning the globe. An enthusiast of outdoor activities such as cycling and snowboarding in his free time, Christopher Michael Pan has competed in several triathlon events. Known as a test of endurance as much as of athletic prowess, the triathlon encompasses swimming, running, and cycling components and rewards those able to pace themselves over a grueling course. On a physiological level, this has to do with limits on the human body’s capacity to store glycogen, which muscles burn in large quantities during high-intensity workouts. Undertaking activities at a moderate pace concentrates energy burning on fat stores and preserves glycogen for when it is truly needed to power performance. The swimming component begins triathlons, and maintaining a consistent pace in the water is key. Controlling speed during the first 400 meters not only prevents fatigue, but also reduces the risk of oxygen depletion, which can lead to panic in the water and a major slowdown. An extremely common scenario involves competitors taking the cycling leg too fast and running out of steam during the ensuing run. During the first several minutes on the bike, it makes sense to bring the heart rate down from the swimming leg and stay properly hydrated. If the terrain is uneven, make sure to maintain even pacing on the uphill sections, even if the temptation is to grind through them to complete them more quickly. If energy has been properly conserved, the running leg should be achievable, as long as a sustainable rhythm is settled in from the start. Avoid the tendency to start out at a faster-than-comfortable pace, which can lead to burnout just before the finishing line.
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AuthorChristopher Michael Pan graduated with honors from London’s Kingston University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Archives
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