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| Laarni became the first filipina to finish the hardest triathlon in the world, exactly a year after her husband John Omar. |
LAARNI
PAREDES, First filipina, ISKLAR NORSEMAN EXTREME TRIATHLON finisher.
1. What
drove you to join the Norseman? How did your husband Omar influence your
decision to join?
I learned about Norseman a few years ago from a friend
who said it is one of his bucketlist races and one of the toughest in the
world. Having done 7 full irondistance races in the past and feeling quite
confident about finishing such events, I wanted something new, a bigger
challenge just to see if I can make it. My husband, of course, is a huge influence
on my decision to push through after I got a slot in the lottery. It means a
lot to have his support because it means a lot having his blessing to train for
the event, or allot budget for the trip.
2. What
was the most difficult part of the event for you? Why?
Definitely the bike part. I spend about 9 hours on it. By
far the hardest bike I've done, hands down.
3. What
was the best advice you've heard about this challenge?
It's cliche, but it worked like a charm - just enjoy the
journey. It helped to focus more on enjoying every moment of it, treat it as a
journey, rather than a race.
4. How
did you manage to sustain your pacing during the event?
I tried to keep an even pace throughout, especially on
the hills where it was critical to conserve energy as much as possible. It
helped a lot that my support crew was able to provide adequate nutrition
throughout the bike and run parts; and made sure I was kept warm.
5. How
did Herbalife help you the whole time you were preparing for the event? How
about during the event and after the event?
Preparing
for the event, there's the usual morning meal in the form of H24 F1 sport, H24
Rebuild Strength after workouts for recovery. I also take 1 or 2 servings of
H24 F1 Sport before a workout for fuel. NRG is also a staple during training
and racing for that energy boost. H24 Prolong is also my favorite during races
because it helps fuel me as a dual source of carbs and electrolytes.
Herbalife
has been my nutrition partner. I have been an Herbalife-sponsored triathlete
for eight years now. And really, being with the company, taking the nutrition
it provides, helped in creating the result that I wanted.
With
Herbalife, we always feel that we're part of a big family. They've sent their
personal messages, and make sure that accomplishments like this are recognized,
and right now, I'm here with you, sharing my Norseman journey, which is a big
chapter in my Herbalife Nutrition story.
6.
After conquering Norseman, what next for Laarni Paredes?
For now, I look forward to a nice, well-deserved off
season. Next year, I look forward to racing locally as usual, and who knows, maybe
another extreme tri race again in the future if I get lucky. :)
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