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A14 LOCAL
Friday 17 May 2019
Heart pumping, muscles burning, feet

aching, lungs screaming for air…

Born to Run

Jeancarlo is 29 years old and has been practicing run-
ning for a while now. He enjoys running because it im-
proves his mental and physical state. The sport gives him
freedom and you can run any time of the day. The only
thing you need are your clothes and a good pair of run-
ning shoes and you are set to go.

Jeancarlo will be competing in the category of four per-
sons rally together with Eugene Simmons, Dennis Con-
radus and Jovanny Romero. Their team is called ‘Viper
SAVANETA — Tonight the biggest racing event of Aruba will take place “Ronde van Team C’. All four have their own way of training. They
Aruba” (A Round of Aruba). This 72 km run will start at 8 PM at the Dutch Marine Base have been practicing individually but also running to-
in Savaneta and will finish back at the Base. Aruba Today’s own Jeancarlo Trinidad, gether. The 72 km run will be done as follow:
Junior editor, is also taking part at this event. Route 1- Jeancarlo- from the Marine Base to the red an-
chor in the Colony (Seroe Colorado, San Nicolas)
Route 2- Eugene- Red anchor to Boca Prins
Route 3- Dennis- Boca Prins to Ayo Rock Formation
Route 4- Jovani- Ayo Rock Formation to Alto Vista
Route 5- Jeancarlo- Alto Vista Chapel to Boca Catalina
Route 6- Eugene- Boca Catalina to Bushiri (Oranjestad
Route 7- Dennis- Bushiri to Arugas (Balashi)
Route 8- Jovani- Arugas to the Dutch Marine Base in Sa-
vaneta

All four team members have their own way of training.
They train five times per week. They have been practic-
ing individually but also running together. Eating healthy,
sufficient nutrition and drinking a lot of water are a very
essential part of their daily training. They have been do-
ing long runs, interval training and Jeancarlo & Eugene
also practice the high altitude training which helps them
a lot with their condition. In order to prepare themselves
mentally they have been watching many motivational
videos about triathlon and ultra-running and have been
following famous races and actual marathon runs.
The four have been training very hard and are looking
forward to a successful race. The race starts at 8 PM and
will last until approximately 7 AM on Saturday morning.
Feel free to park aside the road and cheer for all the
participants. They will surely appreciate it. For more infor-
mation and tracking of the athletes progress check out
www.rondevanaruba.com.
Aruba Today would like to wish Jeancarlo Trinidad all the
best of luck tonight. We will be cheering for you!q