We interview Carlos López, triathlete Skechers

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triathlete Carlos López current Champion of the Ironman Mallorca and Champion of Spain of Long Distance in 2015 tells us which are the next competitions in which he will participate and also tell us about the different Skechers shoes that he uses both to train and to compete.

Good morning Carlos, how are you? To start the interview we would like you to tell us what the next races you are going to play and how you are preparing them

After winning last year the Ironman of Mallorca I seriously considered the possibility of trying to qualify for the Kona World Championship this year. I know it's a very difficult and ambitious goal for a person like me who combines triathlon with my full-time job of 40h a week ... but I think I can get it.

Currently with the 2.000 points of the Ironman of Mallorca I am in the position 70 of the world ranking and third Spanish. For the Hawaii World Cup I need to be in the top50 so I have to overcome the 3.000 points in order to qualify.

This year at the moment I have not yet been able to score points, since I had to retire at 70.3 in Alcudia and at the Ironman in Lanzarote. My next goal will be the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt where I hope to get rid of the thorn of Lanzarote and to make a good race that allows me to score points. Based on the result we will see if I still have to run another race at the end of July or the beginning of August.

We want to know what Skechers shoes you are currently using. What models do you use for short and explosive workouts? What is the reason for wearing these shoes?

Well, for training, I usually use the Skechers GOrun Ride 5 since I started. Damping is sufficient for my weight. From the first day I have transmitted some great sensations. Comfortable and light. For day of shorter series I usually use GOrun Ride 5 alternated with Gomeb Speed ​​4

Could you give us an example of a foot race training that you like to do?

The trainings that I like the most are the days of series already entered in weeks of preparation with 2 × 2000, 3 × 1000 or the more quality trainings with series of 600, 400 and 200

Now we want to know what models you use for continuous and more volume training. What model of Skechers do you use? What is the reason for wearing these shoes?

I can not tell you I have a favorite. The GOrun Ride 5 I use them also for long runs. I also use the GOrun Forza which are for a greater weight. They convey incredible restraint and brutal comfort from the first day.

All the GOrun Ride 5 I have used them as a test during 900km to see the wear. Using them for all training and some with some mountain and the result could not be better.

Finally, what shoes will you use in your next competitions?

As I mentioned earlier, my main objective right now is the Frankfurt Ironman. In the marathon I will use some GOrun Ride 5 shot just enough to make me fly towards the Kona target