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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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Rosti One Piece Tri Suit for Ladies


Luciana Prados is our Brazilian triathlete and writer; she’s been busy testing this stylish one piece time trial and tri cycling kit from Italian brand, Rosti.

Join the triathlon warrior tribe

Triathletes are warriors, we are strong, but we are vain as well. We like style if we’re to give our best – we want to also look our best!

Our strength, dedication and organization start from the choice of each product, every clothing and accessory! It’s all very carefully chosen, as we’re going to have to work hard, so the fit and the feel is absolutely critical. During the training we test everything we will use on the day of the race, and we will choose what we like the most, which makes us more comfortable and efficient. This is very important not to have problems during the race. Testing Rosti has been a joy, as it feels just right.

The pattern influences the design of the body and I loved it, the light and firm fabric made me comfortable and confident, another quality is to dry quickly after getting out of the swim and moving to the bike. The cut of the one piece suit is excellent, with superb multi-panelling cuts, skilfully sewn together to ensure the garment fits and clings to the body. After all, it has to fit under a wet-suit, and rubbing is out of the question.

The material used is strong and stretchy, adding to the fit, and making me feel cool and confident…and stylish. The pad was excellent and more than adequate on the bike, and didn’t feel awkward in the other two disciplines either. I really loved this great design from Italy, and I’m pretty sure that my Rosti kit is perfect for my upcoming triathlon tests too . I’m sure of my best choice – Rosti

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