Keep on Running –
The Mattheis Da Cunha Story
Meet Mattheis Da Cunha, Scientist at the SOTAX Pharma Services laboratory in Orléans, France. Alongside his professional responsibilities, Mattheis is a passionate and highly committed endurance athlete. As a marathon runner and triathlete, he continuously pushes himself to improve and is now preparing for one of the most demanding races in the world: Ironman France Nice. Preparing for an Ironman requires more than physical strength. It demands discipline, resilience, and the ability to integrate intensive training into everyday life. Thanks to the supportive environment at SOTAX, Mattheis successfully manages this balance. Flexible working hours allow him to structure his training effectively, while the proximity of a swimming facility near his workplace makes it easier to include regular swim sessions in his daily routine.
The Story
Every challenge starts with a decision: to go one step further than yesterday
At the beggining, the focus is on building the foundation – early mornings, steady miles, and hours in the water. Training is not about a single breakthrough moment, but about showing up day after day, even when motivation fades and progress feels slow. There are no shortcuts. Endurance is built step by step, session by session. Some days feel strong, others don’t, but each one adds to the bigger picture. It’s a process shaped by discipline, patience, and the willingness to keep going when it would be easier to stop. The goal is clear: Ironman France Nice. But the real work happens here, in the routine. In the quiet moments of effort that no one sees. This is where the journey truly begins.
Push harder with every turn of the pedals
The next stage of his journey will be shared here soon.