Name: Zuleika Sandgren
Age: 43
Occupation: I’m a stay at him mom/wife
Years doing triathlon? I’ve been doing triathlons since 2016
First Triathlon? My first triathlon was a mini sprint in Clermont Florida where I placed first overall in female division.
Your favorite triathlon? My favorite triathlon was Ironman Augusta I did in 2017
Meal the night before race? It depends on the race. Usually something carb loaded…
Pre-Race Meal? Usually whole grain waffle with peanut butter and banana
Race Nutrition? GU, Gatorade, paydays, water…really depends on the race and distance
Favorite motivational training song? Wow. There are so many…lol
Favorite mantra? Your body achieves what the mind believes
Key Workout? I enjoy running and strength training
Best Triathlon training or racing tip? Stay focused and listen to your body.
Triathlon literature or other sources of information? I read Triathlete magazine and I follow USA triathlon on social media.
Who inspires you? I follow so many great athletes but my biggest inspiration is my mother. She was an avid runner and enjoyed the outdoors.
Future goal or bucket list race? My biggest goal is to do a full Ironman but my bucket list race is the NYC marathon. Growing up in NYC I always dreamed of some day running in that race!!