André Modesto

• How long have you been a member of NHTC? 

I joined it four years ago, quit during the vaccine mandates era, and returned a couple of months ago.

•  What is your favourite discipline? What is your favourite race? 

Running, which I've been practising consistently for 12 years now. My favourite race is the Olympic distance, particularly the People's tri series.

•  How do you balance training with your work? 

I'm fortunate to have a flexible schedule at work, so it's not so hard to fit in long sessions, which I believe help me focus and perform better at work.

•  What have you done this season to stay injury-free for your next race? What’s your biggest piece of advice for a new person to triathlon? 

Thanks to several coaches, both human and artificial intelligence based ones, I stick to 80% of my training in Z2 and 20% intervals/speedwork. Furthermore, I gradually increase either volume/intensity gradually on a weekly basis, with progressive efforts alternating with recovery weeks every now and then.