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Important terms and definitions for many words encountered in the world of triathlons

During this past year, I’ve found that there are secrets “out there” - hidden fitness secrets and tips.

My first marathon only involved diarrhea, severe sunburn, back spasms and a pinched nerve in my neck so painful I walked around for a week with my head cocked to the side like some lanky, curious dog.

I cried the morning of the race when the "Star Spangled Banner" played, but I wasn't alone. IRONMAN is electric!!

Here's my race report: I started swimming in the first wave. End of race report. Now for the gory details.

The start of the race I had the jitters. I was watching the other age groups start as they seeded the swim with over 1000 participants.

This is my story and I closed it with something that came from my heart. I hope it encourages anybody to help to make the decision of participating in a triathlon.

Several years ago, I got the urge to do a triathlon. When my second pregnancy occurred almost immediately following the first, I mentioned to my sister-in-law that I would never get around to.

I was overweight from staying up late and eating Taco Bell at 1:00 in the morning while in school. I rarely worked out. I led the "party" lifestyle and went to local bars a few times a week.

Ironman Couer d'Alene 2003 - Inspirational first ironman triathlon devoted to his wife battling cancer.

Out of this frustration, the first annual Denver Community College Triathlon was born. It was open to all employees of the campus, with a 30 dollar entrance fee for the campus scholarship fund.

2003 Ultraman World Champion.

The question was “Can you Train for a Triathlon and do Atkins at the same time?” YES! YOU CAN!!!

James G. Lewis's First Triathlon Race

We did really well with the beers, which will explain my reluctance to get out of bed on Saturday morning.