Coach Rachel says...
I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to coach Gil this season to his first Ironman (and probably not his last!). While not new to the sport of triathlon having already completed shorter triathlons and a few 70.3 distances in the past few years, he was new to a training plan. And boy did he deliver! In the midst of a busy job and family life, he showed up every day to train. He was dedicated, asked the right questions to better himself, and was eager to learn. He showed tremendous improvement throughout the season, and reached his ultimate goal of completing IMLP with the most infectious smile on his face! I can see him continuing to grow as an athlete in years to come! Thank you for making my first year as a coach so memorable! #T3proud

A:   Gil Silvestre

A:   49

A:   Operating Room Nurse

A:   Since 2019, 4 years.

A:   By Coach Rachel for 5 months

A:   Ironman Lake Placid. It’s my dream to do an Ironman 140.6. No better place to do it than in Lake Placid

A:   My bike

A:   Finishing IMLP

A:   My biggest goal this year is to finish IMLP.

A:   To enjoy the sport of triathlon as long as my body is able to perform. To have longevity in this sport and avoid any injury.

A:   Croissant/ chocolate bread, chips, mixed nuts

A:   Tool, Chevelle, Incubus, Pearl Jam

A:   Be patient and enjoy the beauty of the sport

A:   Nothing really. Go out and train even on the bad days. It's more rewarding and fulfilling when it's done. And it pays off.

A:   All of the three discipline. Swim, bike, run

A:   The importance of structured training program. I didn’t realized it until I raced my first 140.6 under Rachel and T3 Coaching. I used to think before that I couldn’t do it. I am not a good swimmer to swim more than 2 miles, the farthest I bike was 56 during some 70.3 races and my legs were cramping before completing the bike course. And running a marathon after—- its unimaginable to me then. But with T3 training, it prepared me well to face the biggest challenge of completing an Ironman distance triathlon. The process was not easy and requires a significant amount time and handwork. The knowledge, dedication and motivational skills of Rachel is remarkable. The training program was very methodical and in accordance to me as an individual athlete. It really paid off during race day. I came to the start line feeling prepared and ready. And finished to become an Ironman. So thankful to Rachel and T3. Its all worth it to be under their guidance through the whole process.