2021 Aquathlon ORIGIN Athlete – Itsuko Tanaka

1. How did you train and get prepare for Aquathlon ORIGIN in this current situation (having social distancing measures in place)?

I mainly train with Metasport swimming training on Monday and Wednesday and track run training on Tuesday.  On Saturdays, I go to  Sentosa for open water swim training with a few like-minded friends who would like to practice open water swim.  Running is my hobby and passion. I go for a trail run once or twice a week at Nature Reserve area when I don’t train with MetaSport. 

2. Due to the rolling start, the Aquathlon format is very much like a time trial format.

Does this change your race strategy? How or why not?

What is your target? 

I am not so good at swimming, compared to my running abilities. I was planning to draft someone who is slightly faster than me in water.  But, I guess it’s hard to do so if I’m matched up with a super fast swimmer at the rolling start.  So, yes, my race strategy has to change. Just do my best, I guess?  I have no target time, really.  If I can be on a podium in my age group, that would be a bonus! Just do my best and enjoy the race 🙂 

3. What are you looking forward to for this upcoming Aquathlon ORIGIN event?

I love races. I love the exciting race atmosphere.  

Cheering my athlete friends is also a fun part of racing! I will be also volunteering to help out the race after my own race, that will add more fun at this aquathlon ORIGIN race 🙂 

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