Written by Office Tristar222 Sardinia | 07 September 2010

Francesca Clapcich, sailor running for the next Olympic Games in London 2012, tells us what led her to join the next TriStar222 Sardinia, an intriguing challenge even for an athlete of her level. Good luck, Francesca!
Francesca Blog: http://francescaclapcich.myblog.it/

“An athlete is not born as a champion, he becomes it even without winning. The desire to arrive, achieve goals, overcome them and create new ones to overcome transforms an athlete to a champion. Sailing is a sport that from a mental point of view absorbs you many energies, triathlon fits perfectly in this life: hard work, dedication, fun! The beautiful location has also enticed 4 my "colleagues" sailors to accompany me!”

You're a great lover of sailing, a sport you practice at the highest level since you will be participating to the next London Olympic Games. How triathlon fits in your physical and mental preparation for a so important challenge?
First, for good luck, don’t talk about London 2012! Trials will begin on March 2011, I have very good chances being the number one in the Italian ranking... but you never know! I compete on a boat where the physical preparation is essential so the triathlon is an excellent dry preparation. Sailing in general is a sport that from a mental point of view absorbs you many energies, spending hours after hours in the sea waiting for the wind or racing at the highest levels while other people stay willingly under the covers are factors that modify your approach to all situations in life. Triathlon fits perfectly in this life: hard work, dedication, fun!

How have you approached triathlon and what distances you have you experienced?
I approached triathlon since I cycle, run and.. float…swim is a buzzword yet! In the world of sailing bike is a second sport for everyone: shoes, helmet, bike and then way down to release the fatigue and nerves of a day in the sea! Except for one Sprint and one Olympic distance races I did a couple of years ago, this is my first experience on such a long distance!

Why did you choose the TriStar222 in Sardinia and what you expect from this new race?
I chose TriStar222 both for the suitable schedule, since I have almost finished the sailing season, and for especially for the challenge it represents. 2km swim, 200km cycle and 20km run are not a “walk” and it takes dedication and madness to get ready. When I talk about the race with people, they look at me as if I were an alien, but then I see in their eyes that they believe in me a bit! Besides, the beautiful location has also enticed 4 my "colleagues" sailors to accompany me and create a fan club, supporting and giving the energy not to “do a fool"! Objective: cross the finish line….within time limit!

In your opinion which are the characteristic that an athlete must have to meet ambitious targets?
An athlete is not born as a champion, he becomes it even without winning. The desire to arrive, achieve goals, overcome them and create new ones to overcome transforms an athlete to a champion. We’re all champions, each of us has found an area of life where you do are a champion, in which you are valued and respected. Perseverance and desire to grow are all to an athlete for achieving ambitious goals, for someone is to break a record and for another is to finish the race.

Written by OFFICE TRISTAR222SARDINIA | 27 August 2010

Next the interview with the very first relay team that submitted to TriStar222 Sardinia, Les FALABRACS!

Les FALABRACS Relay Team

Patricia has 48 years and will the swimming
Jean-Jacques has 56 years and will bet the bike
Magali has 30 years and will be our jogger

Nice Triathlon Club ( Website) has several accomplished athletes.

However, we like engaging in this sport at all levels. Because we usually organize two events in NICE, we appreciate both local and international events.

As we approach the close of our sporting season, which has been rich in events, we, Patricia, Jean-Jacques and Magali, have decided to form a competitive and friendly team of “falabracs”.

Praticia has been competing in the triathlon for 10 years, in the short distance triathlon and half ironman.

Jean-Jacques also has been competing in the triathlon for 10 years ; having concentrated more on the long distance triathlon for a period of 5 years.

After suffering from an injury for a year, Magali is returning to the sport with more confidence in the short distance triathlon. She will however attempt to compete in the long distance triathlon next season.

We are greatly motivated to do our utmost best to complete the season in a spectacular fashion.

Written by Laurent Urban | 03 August 2010

"We are pleased to become the official supplier of dietary products for this new Triathlon format. As the leader in the Belgian market, we offer food supplements that have been adapted to the needs of athletes, especially endurance.

Many athletes already use Performance Sports Nutrition products which are known for their efficiency, quality and taste. Our last "Performer" to date is no other than Tine Deckers, twice winner of the Ironman in Nice in 2009 and 2010 and qualified for Ironman Hawaii.

We are proud of this partnership and are launching at the TriStar111 Monaco. We are offering a great contest on www.performanceshop.fr, the winner will receive a free entry to the race, accomodation and return trip to Monaco, to the value of 900€. Come race with the best in an idyllic setting. See you September 5."

Marc Gouret, director of Performance Sports Nutrition.

Written by Office Tristar222 Sardinia | 16 July 2010

A famous name is added to the list of participants of the first edition of TriStar222 Sardinia; it is Massimo Benetton, architect and heir of the family known throughout the world for the fashion brand.

I AM Sports & Events Consulting has welcomed the enthusiasm of Massimo Benetton and his desire to face a difficult test like the 222 distance, providing technical support and qualified staff to adequately prepare him for the race.

Sergio Contin, technical manager for the long distance sector Fitri, is following the preparation of Benetton, flanked by Carlo Berizzi, nutritionist specialist in Food Science.