{"id":20116,"date":"2024-05-09T06:30:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T06:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/the-championship-qa-with-defending-champion-india-lee\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:31:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:31:42","slug":"the-championship-qa-with-defending-champion-india-lee","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/the-championship-qa-with-defending-champion-india-lee\/","title":{"rendered":"The Championship &#8211; Q&amp;A With Defending Champion India Lee"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><b>1. At which race did you qualify for The Championship?<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">I qualified last year by winning the 2023 Championship race.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><b>2. How did it feel winning The Championship in 2023?<\/b><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">It felt amazing. I\u2019d had a tricky few years in the sport, and winning The Championship was a break through for me in 2023.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><b>3. What are your key tips for the swim, bike and run courses?<\/b><br \/>\nSwim &#8211; the water can sometimes be very cold. So warm up well before getting in the water, then splash some water on your face when you first get in the water for the start.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div>Bike &#8211; remember it\u2019s a long day out, so stay hydrated and well fuelled on the bike so you\u2019re prepared to run well.<\/div>\n<div>Run &#8211; use the variety of surfaces on the course to break up the distance. Use the aid stations to stay cool.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>4. What would your training advice be for someone racing The Championship for the first time?<\/b><br \/>\nPractise the equipment you\u2019ll use in the race. Wear your race suit for at least one training session to be sure it\u2019s comfortable.<\/div>\n<div>Practise the gels and nutrition strategy you\u2019ll use in the race so you know you like it and that it agrees with you.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>5. If you could share one piece of inside strategy about the course that you think helped you to victory, what would it be?<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Don\u2019t push too hard on the bike when the wind is behind you &#8211; it\u2019s a waste of energy for not much speed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>6. What\u2019s your typical pre-race breakfast?<\/b><br \/>\nRice with maple syrup and sea salt.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>7. What was your favourite thing about the race venue, the x-bionic sphere?<\/b><br \/>\nI love that everything is all in one place. The facilities at the hotel are amazing, so preparation before the race is easy. I like that transition is easy to get to and straight forward.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>8. What do you usually do the day after a big race?<\/b><br \/>\nI prioritise recovery the day after a race &#8211; I\u2019ll do this by eating well, doing some kind of movement like a 30 minute swim or jog. And I\u2019ll travel home.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>9. What gear did you use for the race:<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<div><b>Time Trial Bike: <\/b>Specialized Shiv TT<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Wheels: <\/b>HED Vanquish Pr<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Helmet: <\/b>Specialized TT 5<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Bottles: <\/b>OTE 750ml<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Bike Shoes: <\/b>Specialized S-Works Torch laced<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Clothing: <\/b>Huub Custom Labs suit<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Wetsuit: <\/b>Huub<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Running Shoes: <\/b>ASICS Skye +<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>GPS Sports Watch: <\/b>Wahoo Elemnt<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. At which race did you qualify for The Championship? I qualified last year by winning the 2023 Championship race. 2. How did it feel winning The Championship in 2023? It felt amazing. 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