A defending, two-time gold
medalist in the Southeast Asian Games triathlon, with a goal of being the best
high-caliber athlete he can be –Nikko Huelgas is truly an inspiration to many.
He is a shining example of how hard work, perseverance, and unwavering faith
can go a long way in beating the odds.
As he tells it, Huelgas, who
is also Chairman of the National Athlete’s Commission, used to panic before
hitting the water. “When I was young, I had swim trauma,” he reveals, “I always
had anxiety minutes before gun start during my swimming competition years.”
To overcome it, Huelgas came
to the realization that fear is inevitable, and that staying focused on doing
well by training hard was the only way forward: “Fear becomes the main reason
why we become the best version of ourselves.”
And train well he did,
driven by the desire to serve and represent the country as a National Athlete.
“I prepare by fixing my schedule, creating a timeline breakdown,” he says, “That
way, I can give my full attention to everything—it all starts with the
mind—where I become a different person because I have a clear vision of what
needs to be done.”
Huelgas has also learned to
train smart, utilizing proper warm ups and stretching, meditating in the
morning, eating right, and getting at least seven hours of sleep a day. After
all, winning a triathlon entails a combination of physical fitness and the
mental strength necessary to keep going at any cost.
“You have to enjoy your
training sessions and respect your coach. Having a mentor you can work with,
who can answer all your questions, is a big help too.”
In addition, having the
proper equipment is also crucial, he says. For this, Huelgas can’t live without
a proper aerodynamic bike, good suction swim goggles, high responsive run shoes
and his TechnoMarine Shark watch—inspired and named after one of the fiercest
predators found in our oceans.
A take-off from the iconic
Cruise Collection, the Shark with its bold elements of design and color,
coupled with a vibrant style and Technomarine’s trademark precision, is a
perfect fit to Huelgas’ go-getting personality and active lifestyle: “It is
light and versatile, so you can easily move around anywhere. It’s my go to
everyday wristwatch, especially when I travel.”
Even with all the hard work
he has put in and continues to put in, Huelgas is enjoying every moment, every
victory, in his continuing journey: “Aside from being an athlete, I also dream
of being a pilot someday.”
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