FAQs
2. What is the cost of membership?
3. What are the benefits of membership?
4. What is the make-up of the Seoul Synergy team? (beginners through pro)
5. When and where are the team workouts held?
6. How many workouts are members required to attend?
7. In order to fit in with the team and get started, at what level of fitness do I need to be?
8. Do you have a running coach? If so, what does he/she do?
9. Do you have monthly team meetings? Where are the meetings held?
10. When is the triathlon season in Korea?
11. How many races does the team compete in per year?
12. How much do the races cost? (averages)
13. How does the team get to the race locations?
14. Where do you stay at during races?
15. What is the organization of the club (president, etc)?
16. Who should I contact with specific questions about the club?
17. Do you have any sponsors? What do they do for the team?
18. Where can I buy running and triathlon related gear and products here in Seoul?
19. Who should I contact about starting a running program?
20. Who should I contact about a swimming program?
21. I need my bike fixed. Where should I go?
22. Where is the best place for lodging during Ironman Korea?
Yes.
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2. What is the cost of membership?
₩69,000 won/year
Click on the JOIN link then the Application link for more details.
3. What are the benefits of membership?
a. personalized assistance from experienced running coaches
b. up-to-date information on local races
c. assistance with race registration
d. numerous training partners
e. invitations to weekly group runs and bike rides
f. discounts on swimming, biking and running gear
g. discounts on nutritional supplements
h. assistance to races on the peninsula
i. optional attendance at monthly team meetings
j. post-race snacks provided at Seoul Synergy sponsored races
k. positive encouragement from team members
4. What is the make-up of the SeoulSynergy team? (beginners through pro)
Go to http://www.seoulsynergy.com/index.htmlfor a visual breakdown.
More information about individual team members is also on this page.
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5. When and where are the team workouts held?
Check out the calendar online:
http://www.seoulsynergy.com/training_calendar.html
Most training occurs in the Itaewon area
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday/Sundays.
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6. How many workouts are members required to attend?
None are required.
Come out to as many or as few as you would like.
7. In order to fit in with the team and get started, at what level of fitness do I need to be?
There isn’t a set fitness requirement. To feel at ease, though, you
may want to be at least able to run a 5K-10K easily to train with the team.
Beginners are welcome.
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8. Do you have a running coach? If so, what does he/she do?
Currently, our running coach is Grant Pettrie.
Grant sets up weekly training routines and is a great motivator.
He emails the team members weekly with information.
Grant is willing to set up individual workouts when asked to do so.
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9. Do you have monthly team meetings? Where are the meetings held?
We do have monthly meetings.
The once-a-month meetings occur on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm (approx. an hour in length)
They happen at various locations in the Itaewon area.
(Maps and directions are always provided.)
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10. When is the triathlon season in Korea?
Late April to early October.
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11. How many races does the team compete in per year?
There is no set number. Each athlete competes in a number he/she is comfortable with each season. There are MANY races in Korea to chose from (running and triathlon), and we do our best as a team to help you with the registration, etc.
Check out the links below for an idea of the race range.
http://triathlon.or.kr/en/en_index.asp
http://www.seoulsynergy.com/seoulmarathonraces.htm
http://www.seoulsynergy.com/cfhschedule.htm
12. How much do the races cost? (averages)
* Average Korean organized triathlon: ₩40,000 won+
* ½ Ironman Distance Triathlon: ₩90,000
* Military sponsored races: no cost (within Korea)
* Korean organized races:
5K: ₩20,000 won
10K: ₩20,000 won
Half- marathon: ₩30,000 won
Full- marathon: ₩40,000 won
** Overseas Races:
Laguna Phuket International Triathlon: $165 US
Ironman races: $300 US+
Boston Marathon: $95 US (US Residents),
$125 US (International participants)
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13. How does the team get to the race locations?
Many times, the team will organize to carpool to event or supply funds for transportation for team event.
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14. Where is lodging during races?
Most races are local ones that the team competes in. If they are overnight events,
our race coordinator tends to look into accommodations for the team.
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15. What is the organization of the club ?
Team President: Michael R. Wright
Membership Coordinator/Treasurer: Anja Wright
Web Designer: Brian Longbotham
Race Coordinators
Running: – Open Position
Triathlon: Michael Wright triathlon@seoulsynergy.com
Cycling: – Open Position
Running Coach: Grant Pettrie – Open Position
Masters Swim Coach: Heather Stone – Open Position
Public Relations: Colleen Ireland – Open Position
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16. Who should I contact with questions about the club?
Contact the above people with specific questions or info@seoulsynergy.com
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17. Do you have any sponsors? What do they do for the team?
Yes, we have great sponsors. They are TriSports.com-15% discount, Rudy Project USA-50% discount and SockGuy.com from the States; and Kevin’s Bike – 15%
18. Where can I buy running and triathlon related gear and products here in Seoul?
A local store we use is Kevin Bikes: http://www.kevinbike.co.kr/
HelloTri: http://www.hellotri.com/, and http://www.bikeclinic.com/
We order most of our products from http://www.trisports.com/ as they are a team sponsor and give great discounts (15%) and larger discounts for team discounts.
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19. Who should I contact about starting a running program?
Check out the home page or inquire at running@seoulsynergy.com
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20. Who should I contact about swimming pool information?
Check out the home page or inquire at swimming@seoulsynergy.com
21. I need my bike fixed. Where should I go?
Kevin’s Bike near the Olympic Park: http://www.kevinbike.co.kr/
02-425-2501 e-mail: bumil@bumil.net
HelloTri – Triathlon Shopping Shop: http://www.hellotri.com/
02-572-3703 e-mail: hellotri@hanmail.net or kys9214@hanmail.net
ProCycle near the Olympic Park: http://www.procycle.co.kr/
02-421-8688
Bike Clinic http://www.bikeclinic.co.kr,
031-348-1012 or 016-9331-1012
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22. Where is the best place for lodging during Ironman Korea?
Seoul Synergy members have been pleased with the Hana Hotel in Jeju during Ironman 2003-2006.
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