![]() 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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![]() Christopher Michael Pan is an accountant turned investment banker and corporate financier. In his free time, Christopher Michael Pan enjoys competing in triathlons, which are rigorous races that involve running, swimming, and cycling. Typically, triathlons are distributed as follows: 50 percent cycling, 30 percent running, and 20 percent swimming. Preparation for triathlons relies on a proper training regimen. Trainers agree that those who are training for triathlons should match their training according to the division of the events. That means that bike workouts should be longer than running and swimming workouts. At the outset, training should start off depending on one's current level of fitness, but over time should be increased incrementally. However, there should be enough time allocated for recovery. For average adult beginners who aren't overweight and who don’t have any severe medical conditions, the optimal preparation period for a first triathlon is around 12 weeks. It is recommended that a beginner first join sprint triathlons, which are short triathlon events with the approximate distances of 15 miles of cycling, 3 miles of running, and a quarter mile of swimming. A standard triathlon includes approximately 25 miles of biking, 6 miles of running, and nearly a mile of swimming. Ultra-distance triathlons comprise up to 26-mile run, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 2.5-mile swim. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Christopher Michael Pan has worked as an auditor, investment banker, and a wealth manager in a variety of business environments. Outside of finance, Christopher Michael Pan’s interests include snowboarding, cycling, and competing in triathlons.
The triathlon is a three-part athletic competition that dates back to the early 20th century. Though the three activities may vary from competition to competition, the most popular form today includes swimming, cycling, and running. Triathlons cater to a range of athletic abilities and can be as short as roughly 16 miles or as long as 140 miles. Just as with a marathon or any other challenging athletic event, training and conditioning are critical. Though training will increase performance and improve times, it more fundamentally helps the competitor avoid injury. 1. Three months (12 weeks) is generally considered an adequate time frame within which to prepare for a triathlon, even if the competitor isn’t in great shape. 2. Overexertion is counterproductive. The total weekly training time should be anywhere between 2.5 to 4 hours, spread out over four to five days. 3. Two of the weekly workouts should be dedicated to swimming and two dedicated to a run-bike combo workout, with each workout lasting 30-45 minutes. On the fifth day, take a longer bike ride lasting 1 to 1.5 hours. 4. Some triathletes recommend completing shorter workouts on the weekdays and reserving the weekends for longer, endurance-building training sessions. |
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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