Windy, cold, and rainy weather can make long bike rides extremely tough. Yet, this is part of the sport's appeal—you need to adapt to enjoy it and improve. Honestly, it was challenging. My power meter was uncalibrated, and I spent the first 10 kilometers trying to fix it. The rain made it hard to use the touchscreen, and my chain dropped multiple times. I kept reminding myself, “Raquel, this is what it takes!”
Read More“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but YOU CAN DECIDE not to be reduced by them”. Maya Angelou.
Read MoreI did this triathlon because in 2019 I finished my second full IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant where I had another tough experience I got severely sick with the nutrition, I spent an hour in the medical tent with low pressure then walking the marathon with paramedicals all the way, I reached to the finish line in slow motion.
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Competing as a Pro was never “my goal”. An honorable personal invitation from the Dominican Triathlon Federation to race as an Elite representing Dominican Republic at the Olympic Circuit (ITU) since 2013 and for 7+ consecutive years. Since I was already competing as an Elite-Pro at ITU. I was by default Elite Status or at Professional Category in IRONMAN races.
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