The Gallery

An insight into the life of Helle Frederiksen through the lense of a camera. This Gallery page contains a collection of race, lifestyle, corporate and media images, along with a direct feed from Helle’s Instagram account.

Instagram

I’ve enjoyed taking over the @ironmantri and @ironmaneurope accounts the past 3 days. The final day of takeover is now in motion. Follow @ironmaneurope for all the details, insights and a look behind the curtain.
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#ProTakeover - @helletri here covering the final day of this 3-Day IRONMAN takeover. This mornings key Run session is in the bank 👆🏼 that’s a snippet of it, there’s more in “Stories”, along with my recovery advice post workout. I combine treadmill running with paved/tarmac running, as well as loose ground/gravel running. People are often surprised how much treadmill running I do. I’ve been capable of running sub 1:20 half-marathons off the bike, as well as my race best 1:17 half-marathon, all with a heavy volume of treadmill running in training. It’s a great way to run specific workouts with a lower impact on the body. I’m a true believer that use of a treadmill has enabled me to run higher weekly run volumes. Running is such a high-impact, high-load discipline that is so often a cause for injury through impact. My advice will always be to vary the surface and terrain you run on 👊🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️ #IRONMAN #Triathlon

Yesterday was all about the Global @ironmantri takeover, today and tomorrow is all about IRONMAN Europe. For a further look into my life as a Professional, some knowledge sharing and advice, be sure to follow the @ironmaneurope Instagram page the coming 36 hours ✌🏼😎
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#ProTakeover - @helletri here 🙋🏼‍♀️ owning the IRONMAN Europe Instagram page until tomorrow. This morning we took you behind the scenes of my hard swim session. Later today I’ll be providing you some stories as I conduct my core training session at home 💪🏼 I don’t think “I’ll wash the floors”, but I will aim to educate you on some of the fundamentals with strength and conditioning when it comes to Triathlon. If you’re curious about what I’m actually doing in this video, then ask away in the comments below 👇🏼 🤗 #IRONMAN #Triathlon #Training

I’m taking over IRONMAN’s Global Instagram account today and IRONMAN Europe’s account tomorrow and Saturday. Follow @ironmantri and @ironmaneurope for more insights like the one below 👇🏼
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#ProTakeover - Professional Triathlete @helletri here. I’ve been a professional athlete since 2009. I’ve had amazing highs and close to career ending lows. In 2008 whilst aiming to qualify for the Beijing Olympics, I suffered a prolapsed disc in the L5/S1 region of my back. Some people around me said I should find a “proper job”, some said I should get surgery. I chose to go my own way, I made Triathlon my job and I did not pursue surgery. Instead I committed to becoming as strong as I could be and integrated core/strength training as a key part of my ability to be the best athlete I could be. Strengthening of the core muscle groups and general conditioning work of the body, in my opinion, is a must on top of swim, bike and run training. We are all different so there’s no one routine that fits us all, but the key message from me is “to be your best, don’t neglect your strength and conditioning work.” #IRONMAN #Triathlon

A Speed Concept in full flight 😍 A sight I enjoy 😊 I’m happy to report the nerve is settling down post Challenge-Salou. Thanks for all the messages since the race. There’s a bit of maintenance work to be done to make sure the nerve/area doesn’t flair up again. But, I’m able to get some work done and am not as worried now as I was in Salou 🙌🏼 Onwards we go 👍🏼
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Well yesterday was a tough one. No beating around the bush, it really hurt to have to pull the plug. I went to Salou wanting to flush out the cobwebs and put out a good race as my season opener. It’s no secret I’ve managed and coped with back/nerve issues for much of my career. However, upon starting the bike yesterday, in the lead and ready to ride hard, I quickly realized I was heavily restricted on my left side. Painfully restricted. The first 35 minutes was bearable and I was able to put out some OK power but from there it was deteriorating. I really did everything to block out the pain and ride through it. Ben could see I was challenged and pulled me to the side of the road. Together we decided it was not the time in the year to be stubborn and push through. At this time I’m not sure if this restriction is in relation to my back or is something unrelated. I’ve had a solid block of training, have felt strong and consider myself moving into some good form. So it’s a bit of a head scratcher. I’m confident it’s nothing too serious, just some structural misalignment. I’ll take this new week to dive a little deeper with the team, just to be sure I can push ahead with hard training without concern. I’m experienced enough now to have learnt from my past mistakes of being stubborn. Thanks to everyone for your concern. I’m OK. Of course disappointed. I’m a racer and I turn up to race, so withdrawing has been tough but I know it was the right thing to do so early in the season. A big thanks to @challengefamily for their hospitality down in Salou, another Challenge experience that shows what they’re all about 📷 : Marcel Cabrera / @challengesalou •
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Good morning Helle fans. Ben (#BP) here. If you’re a regular then you know the drill by now. If you’re a newbie, welcome to race day and the point where I take over Helle’s social media and do my bit to keep you updated on the racing action. It’s the first race of the 2019 race season for H. We’re here in Salou, Spain for Challenge Salou, a half-distance event (1.9km Swim, 90km Bike and 21.1km Run). The event is considered as Europe’s kick-off of the professional racing season, with many top European athletes choosing this race to start their seasons. It’s a strong field with many athletes capable of claiming the tops spots, some of the key contenders alongside Helle are; Emma Pallant (UK), Daniela Bleymehl (.nee Sammler) (GER), Kim Morrison (UK), Tine Deckers (BEL), Maja Stage Nielsen (DEN) and Katrien Verstuyft (BEL), among others. Race start for the professional women is 8:10 AM CET. It’s a 1-loop sea swim, 3 x 30km laps on the bike and a 4-lap 21.1km run. It’s forecast to be sunny all day but fresh with starting air temperature of 10 degrees and water temperature also on the fresh side 14 - 15 degrees. H is ready for action. It’s early season so we’re not expecting too many fireworks. The training has been consistent and this race acts as part of the prep for the ITU Long Distance World Championships which is next month on May 4th. As always I’ll prioritize getting updates to H, family and fans, in that order 😊 I’ll use Instagram and Facebook stories for updating you lot and @challengesalou Facebook have informed they’ll be streaming live. Thanks for all the support. #BP

It’s been almost 24 years since I‘ve sat and played last 😱 It so nice to have my childhood piano brought into our home 🙌🏼 It’s safe to say, I’ve got work to do ☺️ 🎹

Big thanks to Dansk Triatlon Forbund for awarding me the Elite Triathlete of the year for 2018. I love being back home in Denmark having returned from my USA adventure mid 2017. Thanks to all of my fellow Danish Triathlete’s, both amateur and professional, male and female. I believe our sport is as healthy as it is in Denmark because of the contribution each triathlete gives in terms of participation, support and mentorship to others. Let's make 2019 a great one to remember 🙌😀
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Racing & Lifestyle

Hy-Vee 5150 Championships - 2014

Nike Sportswear Shoot - Photo: Bob Foy

IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships - Lead Swim Group

Prego Eyewear Catalogue Shoot

ETU European Championships - 2014

Challenge Bahrain 2014

IRONMAN 70.3 San Juan - 2014

Challenge Bahrain 2014 - Photo: Stephen Pond/Getty Images

Nike Lifestyle Shoot 2013 - Photo: Bob Foy

IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote - 2014

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Boulder Peak 5150 - 2014

Corporate & Media

Danish Sport Magazine

Løbemagasinet Scandinavia

Maxim Nutrition Packaging

Triatleten Magazine Cover

Dagbladet Newspaper Denmark

Sailfish Wetsuits Website

Maxim Nutrition Packaging

Prego Eyewear Catalogue

Triathlete Magazine Cover - Spring 2014

Copenhagen Sport Cover

Triathlete Magazine Italy

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