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Alejandro Romero

@alex.lorca89

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Triathlete turned swimmer
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🌈WORLD CHAMPION BABY🌈

So much more than a world title.

Reflecting on Friday’s race has made me more grateful than ever for the support of my family, partner, coach, friends and triathlon community 🙌

*cringe post incoming*

Crossing the line as a world champ felt incredible don’t get me wrong, but thinking about all the time and effort those who support me on this journey put into me really makes my heart swell.

A lot of people around me make sacrifices to allow me to train 15+h a week.

Not to mention the amount of ‘come on Ale’ I heard out on the course, which I still get goosebumps from.

I can’t say thank you enough 🙏

Let’s all continue to spread the joy of the wonderful sport of triathlon 🏊‍♂️ 🚴 🏃‍♂️

*some race numbers*

Supersprint World Triathlon Champs 🌍
1st 🏆 || 24:16

🏊‍♂️ 300m | 03:53 | 1:17/100m
🚴 6.3km | 09:56 | 288W | 38.3kmh
🏃‍♂️ 1.6km | 05:21 | 03:21 min/k
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#triathlon #triathlontraining #triathloncommunity to #triathlongoals #triathlonlife #swimbikerun taken in Pontevedra, Spain by @alex.lorca89

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About to sink in #worldchamp #worldtriathlon by @alex.lorca89

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3 years ago

The work is done now. -5 days to nationals. Nothing left to do but to let the body soak in all the hard work. Like with every big training block, I always try and use taper week to remind myself of how lucky I am to be healthy and fit. Now let’s put that to some good use. Please let me know if you’ll be in Sheffield for nationals next weekend too, it will be great to meet you! Bye bye 🦈

#swim taken in London, United Kingdom by @alex.lorca89

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TAPER WEEK IS FINALLY HERE !!! 🤝

#swim by @alex.lorca89

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4 days ago

Sorry silly frogs #swim by @alex.lorca89

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6 days ago

Goosebumps. Long live the king @vincentluistri 👑

🎥 @ironmantri by @alex.lorca89

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9 days ago

Still not over this. Ahead of tomorrow’s race I was watching last year’s recap and these images popped up. I must admit I still get goosebumps watching them. Tbh it’s the thing I remember the most from the race. So much love for these two ♥️ Tomorrow is another chance!! LET’S GO @lucycharles93 @reecebarclaytri 😤

Images by @ironmantri

#triathlon by @alex.lorca89

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10 days ago

More magic tricks from @aquastrengthperformance

#swim taken in London, United Kingdom by @alex.lorca89

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12 days ago

DON’T

#swim #triathlon #ironman by @alex.lorca89

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13 days ago

Let’s go again

#swim by @alex.lorca89

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14 days ago

Here are is some unsolicited advise that if I could back to when I decided to become a pro amateur athlete I would tell myself - a lot of mistakes have been made along the way, so hopefully you don’t make the same ones!!

#swim #triathlon

1. Comparison is the thief of joy
You have no idea what the athlete next to you has going on. They have no idea about you either. Stop looking sideways.

2. You might do everything right and still not get the result you wanted
This one took me a long time to accept. You can nail the training, the sleep, the food, and still have a rubbish race. It sucks, but it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. Take it in the chin and move on.

4. Accept that you are always a work in progress
You’re never going to wake up one day and be done. I’m still fixing stuff I thought I’d sorted years ago. Everyday is a new chance to keep improving.

3. Learn how to ask for help
I used to think I had to figure everything out on my own. Someone has already made the mistake you’re about to make. Just ask them.

5. Deadlines are self imposed
Nobody is telling you it has to happen this season. That pressure is coming from you, so give yourself more time if you need it. by @alex.lorca89

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15 days ago

It’s all of us.

Most of you following me are men, so I’m saying this here. Pretty much every woman I know has a story about sexual assault. Every single one. That doesn’t happen without men like us letting it happen.

This isn’t a women’s issue. It’s a men’s issue that women have been left to fix.

So step up. Call out your mates. Say something when a comment crosses the line. Make it uncomfortable to be that guy.

Change doesn’t start with them. It starts with you, at home. It starts with me. It starts with us.

If this made you defensive, sit with that.

#allmen taken in London, United Kingdom by @alex.lorca89

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