MANILA, Philippines - Sandra Araullo-Gonzalez has been a triathlete since 1997 and has competed in the Southeast Asian Games and the Ironman World Championships. She is also a working professional, racing to meet deadlines and tracking the bulls and the bears as an analyst and portfolio manager for ATR KimEng Asset Management.
Sandra recently won the Filipina Elite category at the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Cebu.
Sandra shares her method to the madness, and inspires us to #neverstop pushing our personal limits.
What’s a typical working day for you?
I get out of bed around 5:30 a.m. for my morning workout. On Monday I’ll either do a tempo session or a long run to make up for a missed weekend. Tuesdays and Thursdays it’s a three-km swim or a 60- to 90-minute bike or bike-run. Fridays I run on the track. I’m dressed for work by 8:15 a.m. and at my office in Makati by 9.
How do you find the time to train given your busy schedule?
First of all, I analyze carefully what my circumstances are and what kind of time I can reasonably commit to training without other important things suffering. Then I set my goals around the constraints.
What do you love about triathlon?
Triathlon as a sport is amazingly complex yet elegantly simple at the same time. I love it when I’m in training because it keeps me sharp — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
How do you unwind or relax after a busy week?
I go out for a long ride/long run first when the weekend comes. I might also go for a swim. I’ll also have a massage and spend quality time with my family.
What is your favorite workout, and what music do you listen to while doing it?
I love going on a solo long tempo run with just my iPod on where I adjust my pace according to the beat of the song. I love a lot of progressive house music when I’m working out — David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Axwell, and Avicii. I also like daft punk, LMFAO, Maroon5, Kings of Leon and WIll.I.Am.
Which model Yurbuds do you use?
I use the Pete Jacobs Signature Edition. The reflective cord helps me stay visible when I run early in the morning or at night.
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