Triathlete Cheng targets PTO Asian Open success after ‘empowering’ Ironman World Championship performance
- Ruby Cheng ‘achieved my dream’ with a formidable showing at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii
- After a relaxed off-season, Cheng’s first goal of 2024 is her race in Singapore and building a ‘triathlon culture’ in Hong Kong
Ruby Cheng Wang is targeting more highs in the 2024 triathlon season, after “achieving my dream” with a powerhouse performance at the Ironman World Championship.
Cheng eased back on training during the off-season, heeding the lessons of past mistakes when she would “push, push, push, which resulted in injuries”.
But she is now beginning to dial up her workload, in advance of the Singapore-hosted PTO Asian Open Triathlon in April.
“Naturally, you are afraid of losing fitness, if you reduce your training,” Cheng said. “But you have to listen to your body, and take a step back. Relaxing, doing different sports, and enjoying other parts of your life, leaves you fresh for the new season.
“There are always things to improve, and I want more this year.”
Cheng splits her time between triathlon and working at running her No Limits personal training company. The balancing act was tested when she devoted up to 24 hours per week, over a prolonged period, training for the fearsome World Championship course in Hawaii.
