Meet the member – Arthur Matusik

Well Arthur, how’s the form? How’s everything going for you?

Everything is great, I am happy swimming pools are back open and we can start training again.

Tell us about how you got interested in Triathlon and how you came to join Pulse?

I heard about Triathlon from my friend Liam who encouraged me to give it a go and try something new. I joined Pulse to train with group of people who is also interested in sport.

Tell us about your first race?

My first race was a sprint 3D triathlon in NAC Blanchardstown in 2012. I completed it on mountain bike, the only bike I had at that time!

What’s your favorite race/distance to race?
My favorite race is IM Lanzarote. The old version with mass swim starts and family members allowed to cross finish line with athlete. Long distance is my favorite.

What’s your favorite Pulse memory so far?

I only joined a couple of months before the lockdown so haven’t got a chance to do any races with the club yet, but I am enjoying track sessions with Ciat. I also really enjoyed training seasons the Dublin City Marathon and running it with Pulsers in Tymon Park.

What’s the best thing about being in a Triathlon club?

It is great to get some advice from experienced club members. Training with the group feels easier and motivates to train harder.

When you’re not swimming or pedaling or running, what keeps you busy?

I love riding my motorbike or kite-surfing. Playing football with my son is great too.

Outside of Triathlon, what’s your favorite sporting memory or achievement? (Doesn’t have to be your own!)

Winning the Escape from Island sea swim and Great Fjord swim.

Obviously, Kona is the dream for a lot of members, but are there any other bucket list, once-in-a-lifetime type races you’d love to experience?

Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is on my bucket list.

What’s the next Triathlon goal you’d like to tick off?

Next one on the list is IM Nice next year which was postponed twice due to COVID.

What are the go-to tunes/podcasts for a training session?

When I do a long run, I am listening to everything that is playing on the radio. I wouldn’t really have any playlist for trainings.

Who inspires you, be it in sports or in regular life?

I love seeing my wife and son cheering me on the races. They are my greatest fans and inspire me every day to achieve my best.

What one nugget of advice would you give to a new member starting out on their Triathlon journey?

Set the challenging goal and train hard for it.