Gurutze Frades Larralde

What a day! This was one of those races where everything just came together.

The Swim

Fought my way into the top pack early and held on. The washing machine start was intense but I stayed calm and found clean water quickly. Split: 24:38

The Bike

Pushed hard from the gun. The course suited my strengths — rolling hills and a few technical sections where I could gain time. Averaged 310W normalized, which is a new race-day best for me.

The Run

Ran scared for the first 5km, then re...

Pre-Race

Going into this race, I was cautiously optimistic. The training block had gone well — no major setbacks, consistent sessions, and the numbers were trending in the right direction. My coach and I decided to target a conservative swim, strong bike, and let the run take care of itself.

Swim — 49:12

The conditions were almost perfect. Calm water, clear visibility, and a clean start. I positioned myself on the feet of the lead group and settled into a rhythm early. Came out of the w...