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by Nadezhda Pavlova (Editor)

Ironman Turkey 70.3 – 2024

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of teamwork, especially when shared in a breath-taking location. This was the essence of our experience at Ironman Turkey 70.3 in Belek, where we came together as a relay team to face the challenges of the race.

Our relay team composed of Nastya Vasyeva (swimmer), myself, Nadezhda Pavlova (cyclist), and Maria Malisheva (runner), were ready for the adventure that lay ahead. Our journey to Belek was a last-minute decision, initiated by Nastya’s invitation about a month before the race. Initially, we had our sights set on the Barcelona Triathlon Challenge , but Nastya’s partner and her friends decided to compete in Turkey, and we quickly shifted our plans.

The stunning Mediterranean coast, the vibrant atmosphere and Turkish hospitality made it an easy choice. And it was a great decision, as on the race day in Barcelona the weather condition was awful, with flooding, strong winds, and even elimination of the swim course. The weather forced it to transform the event format into a duathlon, consisting of just a bike and run.

On race day, everything fell into place perfectly, and we were excited for the fun day ahead. Nastya kicked off the race with her swim leg. Despite slightly rough waters, she completed the 1.9 km swim two loops with an Australian exit in an impressive 29 minutes. After passing the timing chip to me, I jumped on my bike. The bike course was flat, consisting of two loops totalling 90 km, and I finished my segment in 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Though I didn’t train much, I felt that I still have some strength in my legs from the summer rides in the Dolomites and Pyrenees, (I destroyed my Trek Bike during la Reine female only Granfondo in Gstaad, Switzerland, and hadn’t been putting in many miles after) but the thrill of the race kept me motivated. As I wrapped up my biking leg, Masha was ready to take on the run.


The run course was absolutely beautiful, leading through the “Land of Legends” and alongside a picturesque Venetian channel. We cheered for fellow competitors while keeping track of Masha on the Ironman app. In a funny twist, we nearly missed her at the finish line, but she quickly joined us for a second crossing together and we ran the red carpet moment together raising our hands for the perfect finish photo! Our total time was 4:22 minutes, earning us first place among the female relay teams and surpassing the first women in the individual timing by just a second! Post-race, we celebrated our victory at a beautiful Greek restaurant, enjoying pitas, Greek salads, and traditional dances with the plates breaking.

We stayed at the Gloria Sports Arena https://www.gloriasportsarena.com.tr, where champions train, could not be a better choice for athletes. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor pools, a well-equipped gym, healthy and delicious food ( it was challenging not to gain weight especially with the delicious Turkey delights, pistachio baklava and rose water lokum), and views of the running track -a paradise! We also enjoyed the unique experience of a crío sauna for recovery at -108 degrees! (I´m from Siberia and it was easy for me to stay the maximum time allowed for 3 minutes) challenge.

Reflecting on the event, I found the organization of the race to be significantly improved compared to my first experience in 2014. Celebrating the 10 anniversary of the race made it even more special. Ironman Turkey 70.3 was an unforgettable experience filled with teamwork, fun, and triumph. I wholeheartedly recommend this race to anyone seeking a rewarding triathlon challenge.

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My First Olympic Distance Triathlon


My first triathlon Olympic: Luciana Prado

The day of my first Olympic triathlon arrived and it was incredible; I enjoyed every kilometer and now I’m going to tell you a little bit of that experience for you.

2017 started well and I got myself full of plans; I set new goals, and the first was to pass the sprint distance triathlon (750m swimming, 20km bike and 5k race) and move to the Olympic distance (1,500m swimming, 40km bike and 10k run). My biggest challenge was swimming, which as I said in my first post, I did not know how to swim until a year ago. But today I see that we have no limit and that our mind controls everything – including my swimming!

Days before the race I started the hydration and diet that my nutritionist Fuca Araujo recommended. The food is very important and is part of my daily training regime. I need to get it balanced and right.

On Sunday, May 30, 2017 at 5:30 am in Riacho Grande – SP (Brazil) – the place I like to train, was also the place of the triathlon test for me. This also helped a lot, because I already knew the course well, and was comfortable and relaxed due to this. Familiarity is a comforter in these circumstances. It’s one less thing to think about I guess. At the check in I already began to beat faster with my heart, that anxiety of being there; it was time to put into practice everything I trained for. Familiarity of the course is one thing, but now I have to perform – to race well. I said goodbye to my coach, who told me to go try the test and just chill out and relax and give my best, and that’s what I did, I liked every KM!

The starter set us all off, and as we lept into the water it was so cold. I wore neoprene clothing that protects me from the cold and also gives me some security for helping to float. I started quiet, in the last 500 meters I had strong cramp in the right leg; I remained focused though, and kept swimming through the pain from cramp and finished the swimming quiet, I did in 43 minutes and was reasonably pleased – so far so good.

I was quiet for the transition from swimming to cycling, the famous T1. In the first 10 minutes of cycling I still had severe leg cramps, but soon my body warmed up and I started to enjoy the race. I did the 40km of cycling in 1: 26hr. In the last few kilometers of cycling I should have held back a little, but I was excited and accelerated! I finished strong and that slightly undermined the transition from cycling to racing – oops!

T2 – this time the heart beats stronger, and you know that there is little to finish; but for me the race is where I decided the test is on. Many “break” – they get out of the test for not being able to complete. I left with a high time and realized that I could not lower it much, and had climbs on the course, so I adjusted my pace and completed the race with 1: 02hr – not bad I thought. I finished my first Olympic Triathlon race at 3:23hs, enjoyed every mile, and met and learned even more about myself, my limits and crossed the finish line wanting more.

Since this time, I have competed in Ironman 70.3 in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil in October 2017, and many more great triathlon races. Come and join me if you like … it’s fun!

Luciana X

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My Triathlon Journey


Luciana Prado: My Tri Journey

“Imagine a new story for your life and believe” by Paulo Coelho

Today I start my newest partnership, and with it new goals, and new goals along with the Limiar Assessoria. That encouraged me to train and enter the amazing world of triathlon. Here’s my triathlon story, as I begin another new journey, using my experiences to encourage others to take up this amazing sport. So here we go – this is me and my journey…

Hello directly from Brazil; the Olympic nation of 2016, and a place where sport is all around us.

I am Luciana Prado, 34 years old, and I live in São Paulo in Brazil. I am an interior designer, cyclist in my spare time, and a model. I divide my days between work and training, I always enjoyed practicing sports and a year ago I decided to enter the incredible world of triathlon.

I have the support of a LIMIAR Sports Advisor who taught me how to swim, bike and improve my race. They are the ones who plan all my exercises and tests. I also have the support of specialized professionals, who help me to improve. Triathlon I found is a complex sport, with many skills, so this really helped me in the beginning.

I confess I did not know how to swim, other than to simply get into the pool and move my arms and legs! My first swimming lesson was in August of 2016, and after 6 months I decided to do a short test of Triathlon (750m swimming, 20km cycling and 5k running), where the swimming was at sea. Yes, my first test and I was scared; I swam and it took me a long time to get out of the sea, but this made me even more willing to learn more, not give up and focus even more. It was an amazing feeling to beat the initial challenge and jump into the ocean, but I did it – I conquered a first tri challenge! It really is amazing how much you can develop with the right people around you. I can definitely recommend joining a club, where there are others who can help and guide you on your journey.

My running has developed so much too. Before, I was simply moving along the track, but now I know to focus on posture, breathing and stride, as well as all important hydration. It has given me a new focus and helped to direct my adventurous side.

I fell in love with cycling too – it’s easy isn’t it. So fI also started to train more intensely to do the Triathlon Olympic Test (1,500m swimming, 40km cycling and 10k race), and some tests of cycling that will be Gear UP 80km and L’etape Brasil 112km (which I eventually succeeded in)! And I will share with you my training and tests as they progress, and as the challenges make me a better triathlete and fitter and healthier too. We all need a challenge in our lives, so … who else is motivated to train?

Join me as I write my blog here on Pedalnorth.com from the sunny South American continent?

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