Pranburi Triathlon, October 20, 2007

[dr dave soul monsta]

Pranburi Triathlon
October 20, 2007

INTRODUCTION

The Pranburi International Triathlon is an initiative driven by the wellness orientated Six Senses Resorts & Spas and the future seeing Operator Exotissimo Travel. The race will be professionally managed by international race organizers and will take place on the beaches in front of the five-star Evason & Evason Hideaway and backroads of Pranburi, a Thai fishing village on the east coast of Thailand, just south of Hua Hin.

The inaugural race will take place on October 20th, 2007 and is planned to become an annual event and an essential fixture in the Asian triathlon calendar. Race entries are limited, so register early to secure yourself a spot. Registration will close August 31st , 2007

Friday, October 19th
9:00 -15:00 Your registration pack will include Race number for bike & run /Race belt /Swim cap /Competitor's T-shirt /Numbered bag for race gear /(1) Invitation to the Carb loading dinner /(1) Invitation to the Awards dinner
17.00-18:30 hrs.: Welcome Cocktails & Competitor briefing
19.00 hrs.: Carb loading dinner

Saturday, October 20th
07.30 hrs.: Start Point
12.00 hrs.: Lunch TBA
15.00 hrs.: Game over back to the resort
18.00 hrs.: Gala cocktail, competitor board & picture board during the day.
19.30 hrs.: Awards Dinner


Event Contact, info@pranburitriathlon.com

[gooze]

Are you suggesting that we actually enter this race?.

[dr dave soul monsta]

you would be able to last the event ?

[JW]

With your new Hong Kong Phooey skills you may have a chance!! Chop here thrust there no more runners!

[STEVE G]

Dr. Dave, some of these events are mad, I have a colleague who competes in them; just out of interest, what distances are they competing at?

[dr dave soul monsta]

dont worry i wont be entering its difficult to run with one knee

[STEVE G]

We should have a triathlon aimed more in line with the normal ex-pat abilities, say ten bottles of Singha, two plates of Somtam and 501 down on the dartboard.

[lomuamart]

dont worry i wont be entering its difficult to run with one knee

You're a lucky ba****.

[ADW]

Steve G

There are two events - sprint distance and olymic distance

All the details with distances etc are on the website. pranburitriathlon

Hope this helps!

[STEVE G]

Thanks, I see the sprint is a 750m swim, 20 km bike ride and a 5 km run, I could still manage that but no one would be calling it a "sprint".

[PeteC]

Thanks, I see the sprint is a 750m swim, 20 km bike ride and a 5 km run, I could still manage that but no one would be calling it a "sprint".

Sure you can: 750m swim with sharks behind and jellyfish throughout, 20 km bike with soi dogs participating, 5 km run, see "bike"...LOL. Pete

[dr dave soul monsta]

In just 16 days time, athletes from Thailand and internationally will meet here to compete in the inaugural Pranburi International Triathlon.

Six Senses, Evason Hua Hin, Exotissimo and Spice Roads have been working together for a number of months to bring this idea to full fruition and we are all certain that you will be amazed by the scope of the event we have planned.

The planning of such an event is no easy task – there are literally
hundreds of people involved – the Thai Army, the Police, local citizens, Six Senses hosts, Exotissimo and Spice Roads for the race organization and Six Senses hosts and Soul Plus Event Company who are organizing the Gala Dinner and entertainment combined with the generous support of our sponsors for the event for which we are extremely grateful.

We are all looking forward to the weekend of October 19th and 20th immensely. The sense of anticipation and pride that this event is being held in Pranburi is already evident and growing by the day as the event weekend draws closer.

Our thanks and appreciation for your support in making this happen and we look forward to working with you in making this the most memorable weekend of the year.

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The race will be professionally managed by international race organizers and will take place on the beaches in front of the five-star Evason resort and backroads of Pranburi, a Thai fishing village on the east coast of Thailand, just south of Hua Hin.

The inaugural race will take place on Saturday 20th October 2007 and is planned to become an annual event and an essential fixture in the Asian triathlon calendar.

International professional athletes will compete with local triathletes in the Olympic distance elite race, while a sprint distance short course will be set to attract corporate racers and fun runners.

We have received permission from the Royal Palace, and are now happy to announce that the proceeds of this event will be donated to the Royal Project Foundation of His Majesty King Bhumibol.
Also, H.S.H Prince Bhisadej Rajani has confirmed his presence at the event on 20th October.

1. Sprint Distance Triathlon
A short course will be set consisting of a 750m swim, 20 km bike ride and a 5 km run. For individual entries only.
Participants should be 13 years or older

2. Olympic Distance Individual Triathlon
The Olympic distance course will be set at 1500m swim, 40km bike and a 10km run. The start time will be 15 minutes after the sprint distance race has commenced and will follow the same course, but doing two loops instead of one.
Participants should be 15 years or older.

3. Olympic Distance Relay
Teams of two or three persons can enter Olympic Course Relay event. Teams of three persons should complete one stage each, while teams of two can decide which stages each team member should complete.

Participants should be 15 years or older

Relay competitors will race the same course as individual Olympic distance competitors, however times for relay teams will be posted as a separate race and not listed against individual competitors.












Race entry fees are as follows:

* Olympic Distance Triathlon Individual THB 2,200 per participant
* Olympic Distance Triathlon Relay THB 4,500 per team
* Sprint Distance Triathlon Individual THB 1,800 per participant

Race entry includes the following:

* Pre race carbo loading buffet at Evason Resort (resort guests only)
* Registration, race number, timing chip and professional course management.
* Water and drinks on the course.
* Awards dinner – a special gala dinner is being arranged by Evason resorts – this is likely to be a very special event including presentations and live entertainment as well as an excellent buffet dinner and refreshments.


1. Sprint – 750m swim/ 20 km bike/ 5 km run
2. Olympic / International – 1500m swim/ 40km bike/ 10km run
3. Olympic / International relay - 1500m swim/ 40km bike/ 10km run; in teams of 2 or 3

lRegistration is available online

[Big Boy]

Where's lomu - could be a good precursor to his Feb08 challenge

[lomuamart]

Somehow I had a feeling that this thread would prompt a reply from you, BB.
I'm in serious training. An old school friend is arriving today/early morning, for two days, And I've sorted the golf clubs out already.
So, that's my effort towards tri/bi/multi athalon.
Cheers

[buksida]

I'm in serious training.