{"id":54077,"date":"2025-04-28T10:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/project\/challenge-taiwan-2\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T10:27:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:27:36","slug":"challenge-taiwan-2","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/en\/project\/challenge-taiwan-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenge Taiwan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday, April 26, 2025, I won Challenge Taiwan 2025 in 4h15&#8217;27! An incredible race that I led from start to finish.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was really excited leading up to the race. After having participated in the 2024 edition, I was eager to experience that phenomenal atmosphere once again: more than 10,000 triathletes were at the start line, creating an incredible energy and a huge sense of respect seeing so many athletes fighting to cross the finish line.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a1f5be07df7d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1f5be07fc88&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1f5be07fc88\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"1001\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"54057\" src=\"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frame-2-A-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frame-2-A-2.jpg 653w, https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frame-2-A-2-480x736.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 653px, 100vw\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1f5be081072&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1f5be081072\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"1001\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"54059\" src=\"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frame-2-B-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frame-2-B-2.jpg 653w, https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frame-2-B-2-480x736.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 653px, 100vw\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Javier Leon<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for me, I enjoyed every moment of the race. The swim took place in stunningly clear water where you could even see the fish swimming underneath us \u2014 I loved it! I exited the water first after a solid swim (25&#8217;55). On the bike, I quickly found my rhythm and led the 90km along the coast (2h15&#8217;31). During the race, you don\u2019t always realize it because you\u2019re so focused on the effort, but the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. I took the time at a few points to soak it all in and to recharge my energy. In tougher moments, I reminded myself how lucky I was to be there, which gave me an extra boost.<br\/>I arrived at T2 still in the lead, with my two closest competitors just behind, whom I could spot.       <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a1f5be081390&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1f5be082614&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1f5be082614\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"54073\" src=\"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Frame-1-C-10-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Frame-1-C-10-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Frame-1-C-10-980x625.jpg 980w, https:\/\/alanissiffert.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Frame-1-C-10-480x306.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Determined, I set off for the 21km run. Very quickly, I managed to build a gap that kept growing (1h27&#8217;39).<br\/>The run course was a large, varied loop, and I focused on staying well hydrated at every aid station to maintain my pace all the way to the finish. I truly savored the final kilometers, fully aware of the exceptional moment I was living! It was a beautiful race where I managed to pace my effort perfectly and, above all, to enjoy every second.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a1f5be082882&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1f5be083ab4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1f5be083ab4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"1001\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" 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Between the windy bike leg and the heat during the run, the conditions made the day even tougher. You are all such an inspiration! A massive thank you to Challenge Family for the outstanding organization and support during this event.<br\/>What an unforgettable weekend!     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it&#8217;s time to head back to China, where I\u2019ll be training for two weeks at the Chongming (Shanghai) training base to prepare for my next race: The Championship in Samorin on May 18, 2025. 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