Bad Waldseer Julia Arnegger: On a dream trip to the World Cup in New Zealand

Von WOM

Julia Arnegger, a talented triathlete from Bad Waldsee, took second place in her age group 25-29 at the Ironman 70.3 in Zell am See in September 2023. This remarkable result enables her to participate in the World Cup in the Ironman 70.3, which will take place on December 14th in New Zealand. For the 29-year-old, this is not only a sporting highlight, but also the fulfillment of a dream, which is also accompanied by considerable logistical and financial challenges.

"The preparations are going, now it is getting serious," says Arnegger full of anticipation. She emphasizes that her goal is not only to participate in a competition, but also to present yourself at the highest level. "I don't just fly there to cycle nicely," she explains. In Taupo, a small town on the North Island of New Zealand, she will compete against other athletes for the World Cup title in the middle distance, which swims 1.9 kilometers, 90 kilometers cycling and 21.1 kilometers running.

challenges and objectives

Although Arnegger does not yet know exactly who will take part in the competition in her age group, she is optimistic and sets the goal of getting under the top ten. "The top ten would already be desirable," said the determined athlete. In her last competition, the Ironman 70.3 in Porec, she also finished sixth, which strengthens her trust in the preparation.
Your coach, Wolfgang Rentschler, supports her with a tailor -made plan, especially after an injury break. "But I'm doing very well now, I'm fit," emphasizes Arnegger.

The trip to New Zealand represents both a physical and a financial challenge. "This is an ambitious hobby, but not my job," she says. In order to finance the stay, Julia vacation took her vacation from the St. Elisabeth Foundation, and local sponsors also help her. "Of course, this support, financially and material, makes it easier for me," she explains.

Arnegger decided to stay in New Zealand before and after the competition to fully exploit the long journey. The departure is on December 3, and after the competition she will spend a little vacation in the country together with her boyfriend, her parents and sister. "It's a long journey, why shouldn't I stay there for a few days?"

The preparations are progressing, and Julia has created a checklist to make sure that she doesn't forget anything important - including her running shoes, the neoprene suit and the racing bike, which has to be packed safely on the flight. "If it is loaded, it is best not to look," she says with a smile. "But so far it has always worked out well on flights."

She is particularly looking forward to supporting her family on site while her trainer is watching the competition through a live stream. For Julia Arnegger, the competition will be a very special experience, not only sporty, but also human, since she has her loved ones around.
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