Triathlete Slam Book: Cian

Name: Cianyl Jamae P. Gonzalez
Age: 19
Nickname in triathlon community: Cian/Cianyl
Triathlon group(s): Parklane Tri Team; Shufa Cyclistas
Sponsors: relatives
I swim, bike, and run because it makes me high.
School / Degree: University of San Carlos / BS-Management Accounting
Hobbies/ Interest aside from triathlon: reading books
Pet peeve: When someone says I’m into this sport for the prize money lang. Ha!
Dream race: as of now, IM 70.3
Racing must-have: Spare interior, bike lever and goggles

FAVORITES

Color: Blue
Music: changes from time to time but right now, Angel with a Shotgun by The Cab is always on repeat
Movie/Video docu: Matilda
Book/ Author: George R. R. Martin / R.L. Stine
Goggles:

Cian’s goggles

Bike: my buddy

Cian’s Buddy

Shoes: I don’t have a photo but my K-Swiss K-Ona has served me well.
Medal / Trophy:
From my 1st tri. Because I expected I’d only place 3rd in my category (there were only 3 of us). I didn’t expect I’d be one of the overall winners. 🙂

Cian’s 1st Medal from Triathlon Race

Race(s): 1st leg of Cebu loves Tri Team Championship Series held in San Remegio
Carbo-loading meal: Pasta from Dong Juan
Hydration food/drinks: Gatorade
Post-race meal: Pasta/Pizza
Distance/Category to race: Standard distance
Training ground:

USC swimming pool

Athlete:

Cian herself. Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Relay, 3rd Placer

Describe yourself:
The fat kid with chubby cheeks who doesn’t like to run.

Who is your triathlon crush?
Erwan Heussaff!

How did you start in triathlon?
Before the 2012 IM70.3, I never had interest in the sport, I didn’t want to go with my dad. But it was when I was watching near the finish line and saw almost all the triathletes and Erwan cross the finish line that made me say, “wow. I don’t just want to watch here anymore. I want to be a part of it!”

What is your motto in triathlon / life?
As much as possible, always finish what you have started. / If they can do it, so can you!

What is your racing ritual?
Stretch, and jump up and down because of the tension

Most embarrassing triathlon experience?
When I fell off the bike near the turning point. Haha!

Most memorable triathlon picture?

With my dad. ‘Cause it was my first win, and he woke up early everyday until race day to train with me. I’m too lazy to train alone so he goes with me.

What is the next race on your calendar?
Next weekend, May 25-26, in Bohol.

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Cian will also be competing in the Tabuelan 111 Triathlon this coming June 16, 2013. Please watch out for more stories from this “Mermaid” Cian. Find out why she’s a mermaid on our next post about her.

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