My Personal Triathlon Journey
Embarking on your first triathlon is an incredible and exciting journey. You've made the commitment, bought the gear, and maybe even signed up for the race. But as you start your training, it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed. The good news is that many of the challenges you're facing are common—and completely avoidable. This... Continue Reading →
Commitment is key to successfully training for a full-distance Ironman event. It requires dedication, discipline, and sacrifice. You'll need to prioritize training over other activities, and be willing to put in the hard work, even when you don't feel like it. This commitment will not only help you achieve your fitness goals, but it will... Continue Reading →
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 →
Ironman Hawaii 2012 "Trouble in Paradise" Full of emotion I had accomplished one of the greatest dreams as a Triathlete. Qualifying to the Ironman WorldChampionships in Hawaii. Unfortunately, the race in Zurich left me with a stress fracture in one of my toes. This meant that I coludn’t run enough to get to Hawaii. I... Continue Reading →
Ironman Zurich 2012 “The Dream of Hawaii” After learning my lesson from Korea, I looked for a race with a more friendly climate. This time it was Ironman Zurich. Ironman races in Europe are very competitive. Instead of aiming for the qualification I just wanted to have a good race. Swimming on lake Zurich, technical... Continue Reading →
Ironman Korea Jeju 2011 Second Mistake : When you think you know everything. I chose Ironman China thinking it would be easier to get the slot to Hawaii. 30 days before the race, the organization cancels the race for polution problems on the swim course. Quickly they offer different races to all athletes. I chose... Continue Reading →
First Ironman Ironman Cozumel 2010 The first Ironman is always unforgettable. Cozumel was by far the best choice. A gorgeous place with the most beautiful Swim course of the circuit. As a rookie to the distance, I made the most common mistake and started the marathon too fast. I obviously payed it on the last... Continue Reading →
Andres Sauma Triathlete Blog 