For Seah and Blair, this year’s event is more than business – it’s personal.
“Well, it’s all new to me,” says Blair. “I’ve never done a half ironman or even an Olympic distance, so it’s exciting but a little daunting. Seah’s always said she’d like us to do one together, so I guess this is the year. I’m quietly looking forward to it… and quietly freaking out.”
For Seah, triathlon has always been part of life.
“I did triathlons when I was younger and returned to the longer distances recently. I just love having a goal, it keeps me moving and motivated. Plus, it’s been fun to share that goal with Blair this time around!”
Why the Mount?
There’s no hesitation when it comes to why the pair chose the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival.
“It’s pretty bloody cool,” says Blair. “The Mount has a special place in our hearts, my family lives there, we’ve got a place there, and the event’s just epic. From an athlete’s view, it’s great to see how it’s grown and how professionally it’s run.”
“Agree,” adds Seah. “There’s just a buzz about the town, the atmosphere, the view, the support. It’s our happy place.”
On-course fuel: What’s powering athletes this year
If you’re racing, you’ll see SiS products out on course, including Isotonic Gels (22g carbs per gel) and Electrolyte Gels (36g per 500ml). These staples keep athletes hydrated and fuelled when it matters most.
But there’s more – SiS has dropped a line-up of new products hitting NZ shelves now:
- NEW RTD Go Energy + Electrolyte Orange Drink (500ml)
60g carbs + 350mg sodium: ready-to-drink fuel for training or racing. - NEW Beta Fuel Gels + Electrolytes (Raspberry/Lemon)
40g carbs + 200mg sodium per gel: a game-changer for endurance athletes.
“I’m never without SiS Go Electrolyte in my bottles,” says Seah. “Fueling has become such a big focus, not just on race day, but in training too. Hitting 100g+ of carbs per hour isn’t easy, but SiS makes it a lot tastier.”
Blair agrees: “The Beta Fuel Chews, Gels, and Electrolyte drinks are my go-to. The chews are soft, easy to eat, and give me 40g of carbs per bar – perfect for keeping energy levels steady on those long sessions.”
Fueling tips
This couple knows firsthand that the best nutrition strategy is the one you practice in training.
- Start your nutrition early. If you wait until you feel hungry, it’s usually too late. Set reminders on your Garmin for every 30 minutes to eat.
- Find what works for you. There’s a huge variety of gels, fluids, Beta Fuel, bars, chews, so mix it up in training to see what feels good and what your stomach tolerates.
