I don't stop when I'm hurt or tired. I stop when I'm done! - Dewan van Bergen

1. Describe Triathlon in one sentence?Challenging, by bettering yourself not only in one discipline, but three, aiming to be an all-round athlete.

2. What makes you tick during a race?
Supporters, and knowing that I am busy doing this massive challenge.

3. What was the most difficult part off preparing for the IM?
Definitely balancing work, life and training. With 3 small children and a wife that is also a triathlete, it was interesting at times. Training at either 4am in the mornings or 7pm to fit everything in, tested my motivation at times.

4. What is your occupation?
Director at Kreston Advisory Pretoria

5. When do train best mornings or afternoons?
Definitely mornings. But it never gets easy waking up at 4am to train.

6. What is your favorite leg of the three, and why?
Love riding my bike, especially in TT mode and you can just focus on the rhythm and heartbeat.

7. What is your best motivational quote?
I don't stop when I'm hurt or tired. I stop when I'm done!

What type do you use;
- Bike : Argon E117
- Wheels : Vision TriMax 35
- Helmet : Bell Sweep
- Cycling shoes : Specialized
- Running shoes : Brooks Ghost
- Wetsuit : Xterra
- Nutrition of choice? : PVM
- Power meter or watch? : Garmin Fenix3
- Race morning breakfast? : Mieliepap and scrambled eggs

How would you describe Trivium Triathlon in one sentence?
Trivium to me is a family, with like minded and goal-orientated people constantly motivating each other to reach new limits. Massive thumbs-up to our coach, Magda Niewoudt, to create such an environment, where you don't want to miss group sessions for the fear of missing out (FOMO).

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