My Personal Triathlon Journey
We are 5 weeks away from Ironman Worldchampionship. Training for an Ironman has never been an easy task. It's time consuming, mentally and physically demanding. There are times when the body cannot take another minute of running, cycling or swimming. But that's when the mental aspect plays an important role. I used to do most... Continue Reading →
This week began with wonderful news. After riding for 2 years with Specialized bikes, we sat down with Altered Bikes and signed up a Store Rider deal. So now I'm officially an Ambassador for Specialized and Store Rider for Altered Bikes. Thanks for the support and looking forward to bring a great performance in Kona... Continue Reading →
After a few weeks of light training we are back into the usual training routine. It's winter season here in the southern hemisphere. Kona it's all about heat and humidity, so I will need to adapt the training environment to make it as warm and humid as possible. One of the ways to achieve this... Continue Reading →
Qué difícil es resumir toda la experiencia de una carrera cómo ésta. Fueron casi 17 horas de intensas emociones. Comenzar por explicar lo importante que es tener un buen equipo de soporte para enfrentar éste tipo de desafío. Ya en el 2016 cuando fui a Norseman junto a Fernando Heredia, me di cuenta que llegar... Continue Reading →
Finalmente llegó el momento del viaje. Junto con Romano Moreno nos embarcamos el 12 de Junio a Inverness, Escocia. En Londres hacemos escala y nos reunimos con mi padre, Carlos Sauma, quien será el encargado de manejar y asistir durante el día de carrera.
Hard Work pays off. 2 Weeks from Celtman Xtreme Triathlon and finally the body is fit and ready !
Ironman Mar del Plata 2017 "Keeping My Promises" Upon my return from Brazil I took a well deserved vacation to distract my head and recover from my hip injury. After several months of training the body was responding well. The preparation for an Ironman puts the body on a tremendous stress and it is... Continue Reading →
Ironman Brazil 2017 “The Perfect Storm” 2017 begins with the illusion of returning to Hawaii again. I sign up for Ironman Brazil because it seems to be the ideal place to qualify by proximity and number of slots. I prepare like never before, arriving in my best physical condition. On the race weekend a rainstorm... Continue Reading →
Norseman Extreme Triathlon “The Hardest Ironman in the World” Year after year I applied in the Lottery of Norseman Extreme Triathlon. Considered the hardest Ironman in the world, for it’s tough course and weather conditions. Finally, my luck changes and I’m chosen to take part on the 2016 edition. It would be my come back... Continue Reading →
Andres Sauma Triathlete Blog 