We interviewed Lionel Sanders, winner of The Championship Challenge

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We asked curiosities and better times in the foot race of the athlete Skechers

Lionel Sanders this weekend he has achieved victory in The Championship registering an average of more than 46 km / h on the bike and getting the best running sector on foot with 1: 14: 31.

To this day Lionel has the Ironman record in Arizona achieved in the 2016 with a time of 7: 44: 29

From Triathlon News we wanted to interview you attracted to know a little more closely some curious facts about his best times in 70.3 and Ironman, the fastest circuits of running race in which he has competed or his recommendations to deal with this segment, among other curiosities

What is the first competition in which you remember to participate and what was your result and experience?

With 7 years, it was an event at school and I remember coming in second place ... Since then I've been passionate about running!

What is the best time you have done in a competition of 10k, 21k and 42k?

In 10km my best time has been 30: 33, in 21.1k it is 1: 06: 30, 42,2 km ... .. I have never run ... the truth is that I have not done a marathon as such, if 30 km race with 1: 36: 50

A running workout that you like to do?

Definitely 3 x 5 km.

What have been 3 fastest segments in foot race for 70.3 or IM?

I managed to make sub 1: 10 in 3 70.3 events: 2014-Raleigh 70.3, 2014-Syracuse 70.3, 2014-Racine 70.3.

My best time in an Ironman's walking race was at the 2016 in Ironman Arizona with 2: 42

3 tips for the foot race in the Ironman segment

- The right rhythm is crucial: try to do in the race the pace you have trained to do

- It adapts the hydration and the intake of calories, it is important to ensure this balance so as not to block you and not meet with "the wall"

- Enjoy every moment and be grateful to have the opportunity to participate in such an event, enjoy the race!

If I tell you Skechers ... What three words come to mind?

• QUICK
• THAT RESPOND
• COMFORTABLE

 

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