Name: Sarah Thomas
Age: 40
Occupation: Organizational Architect/COO
Years doing triathlon? 2
First Triathlon? Hudson Valley Triathlon Club Sprint in upstate NY (400m swim, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run)
Your favorite triathlon? Augusta, GA 70.3 my first half
Meal the night before race? A chicken and rice bowl with healthy fillings
Pre-Race Meal? Coffee, water, 1/2 bagel with peanut butter and banana
Race Nutrition? Know your caloric expenditure, have a plan, and stick to it. I like Honey Stinger Gels and Wafers. My preferred hydration is cucumber flavored EFS Pro.
Favorite motivational training song? ‘Anything Goes’ by Florida Georgia Line
Favorite mantra? Always be kind because you never know what battles people are fighting
Key Workout? Bricks and HIITS workouts with friends
Best Triathlon training or racing tip? Stay focused on the present.
Triathlon literature or other sources of information? Matt Clancy at E3 Endurance
Who inspires you? Erica Ruge – childhood friend, cancer survivor, learned to swim in her 30’s, now professional triathlete who wins her age group almost every time.
Future goal? Austin, TX 70.3 in October 2017