Name: Robin Helms
Age: 47
Occupation: Energy Administration Specialist
Years doing triathlon? 18
First Triathlon? Sprint Triathlon in Clermont, Florida in 1999
Your favorite triathlon? It’s a tie between Ironman Arizona and St. Anthony’s International triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida
Meal the night before race? Some pasta and some protein
Pre-Race Meal? Peanut butter on a bagel or toast with honey and a banana
Race Nutrition? GU or e-gels, NBS drink, and for longer races pbj sandwish, Fig Newtons, chia bars, and anything they hand me (chips, pretzels, M&M’s, etc. – not beer, though!).
Favorite motivational training song? I typically don’t train with music, but on race morning I always listen to Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve (It was an old Nike commercial)
Favorite mantra? Just keep swimming (in Dori’s voice of course, or biking or running)
Key Workout? Of the 3 disciplines, biking is the most important. Also key are intervals in all 3 sports.
Best Triathlon training or racing tip? Just keep moving forward. Also, you may hear not to do anything different on race day. I have to admit that I always do! Not on purpose, but stuff happens. On race day just know you are prepared, so don’t worry, and have fun!!!!
Triathlon literature or other sources of information? Chrissy Wellington, old articles I cut out of magazines back in the late ’90’s early 2000’s. Old school baby!
Who inspires you? My fellow distance runner and triathlete husband. He has completed 13 marathons and 4 full Iron-distance triathlons and is still going. Also my TTT teammates and best girlfriends and training partners.
Future goal? Ironman Barcelona or Switzerland or Hamburg and a Tough Mudder-type race.