We interviewed Esteban and Ebel two "winners" Club La Santa Ironman Lanzarote, thanks to Skechers Perfomance

Ebel and Esteban were the winners of the number competition for the Club La Santa Ironman Lanzarote by Skechers

 

 

After the contest held last April through our social networks, these two triathletes were able to participate in the Club La Santa Ironman Lanzarote thanks to Skechers, who in addition to giving them this number gave them some Go Run Ride 5 (Esteban) and Go Run Force (Ebel) for the days before and the competition.

 

Tell us how were the pre-race training sessions

Stephen: The truth is that since I knew that I would do the Ironman in Lanzarote there was only 1 month and I could not prepare it as I would have liked. They were 3 very intense weeks of training and the last week was unloading.

Ebel: The previous trainings were few, I did not count on doing Ironman this year and ... surprise !! I had to prepare the best possible ironman in 3 weeks, I had a basis of having been training for the LD duathlon in Orihuela but it was 2 months ago !! I put a little more volume on the bike, I swam as much as possible (which was the worst thing I was wearing) and some long run running… there was no time for more.

 

How was the race?

Stephen: The race was very beautiful, in the swimming segment it was beautiful to see so many different fish ... The cycling, with the views of the island was spectacular, although the wind and the heat made it hell. And in the Marathon, at kilometer 2, his throat was very swollen and he couldn't breathe well, which made him dizzy and decide to walk, but people's spirits prevent abandonment. In the end 15h 29 'was what I needed to be a Finisher (1h 22' less than the previous edition)

Ebel: The competition started perfectly, a decent swimming that motivated me to give it my all on the bike, which is my strong point, I started with a lot of people, more than 300 participants in 100km !! until at km 120 he gave me a championship bird that left me empty, luckily the area was more bearable, eat, drink and try to recover as much as possible but things got a little more complicated having to stop 3 times in the bike with cramps until at km 160 some firefighters gave me a cream and I was able to get to t2, now to run, good pace at first, I had recovered and I returned to overtake colleagues until at km 23 of the marathon my quadriceps They said enough and I had to take an 18 km walk along the seafront of Puerto del Carmen that became infinite, the kilometers did not pass but you had to reach the goal with the impotence of not being able to run, but finally it was achieved, largely by the support of my partner who encouraged me like a titan during 13pm.

 

 

How are you doing today after the test?

Stephen: Pretty good, I can walk more or less decently, without looking like a zombie like last year. 

Ebel: Today I'm dead, even my hair hurts! Going down stairs is mission impossible (laughs) now I will go for a bike ride very slowly to find my quadriceps that I will leave them on the promenade (laughs). The truth is that at this time I only get words of thanks to those who supported me: Optima Chiropractic for his adjustments that make him train hard every day, to my N Approach Race Team, to Tzero Triathlon for giving me the salts and to Skechers and Triathlon News for giving me this opportunity to return to Lanzarote.

 

 

Would you recommend competing in Ironman Lanzarote? Why?

Stephen: Of course yes, without a doubt. It is clear that it is not an Ironman for good weather, but any triathlete who likes these distances should come because it is a magical island and the views are worth it, no matter how hard it is.

Ebel: Ironman brand I have only competed in Lanzarote and I have to say that the atmosphere is fantastic, the whole island overturned with the event you do not lack anything, the organization is always aware of the athlete, from the first to the last and if you want to test your limits this is the site, wind, slopes, heat and humidity you do not lack anything.

 

 

And about Skechers, what have been your feelings when trying the shoes and why / for what type of runner or athlete would you recommend Skechers?

Stephen: I have done quite well. In the two previous Ironmans, I suffered a lot in the knee, but with the cushioning that the Go Run Ride 5 has, I have not had any problems, I am very happy. I would especially recommend it to long-distance runners, since in this type of race, cushioning and comfort are essential.

Ebel: The Skechers, the Go Run Forza model that I have tried, has seemed super comfortable, a lot of cushioning and in my opinion ideal for long runs training on hard terrain. I would recommend them for runners with a neutral footprint, medium weight, who train mainly on asphalt and who like to do kilometers.

Skechers Perfomance, Official sponsor of running shoes on the Ironman European Tour