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Athletes overcome barriers of their bodies to race in triathlon.
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Athletes overcome barriers of their bodies to race in triathlon
Finishing a triathlon takes grit. Athletes train for months — or years — to come out ahead of the pack in an open-water swim, then burn up their quads cranking a bike mile after mile.
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Triathlete Michellie Jones shares tips for athletes preparing for their first race
During the peak of her career, Australian Michellie Jones won every major triathlon on the planet, including the Kona Ironman Triathlon World Championship in 2006.
- Livestrong Texas 4000 cyclists gear up for long ride to Alaska
- Cyclists flock to FrankenBike swap meet
- Real: Wait, that was a workout?
RUNNING
CYCLING
SWIMMING
Fit City blog »
- Free fitness books!
- Free classes at Ballet Austin on May 30
- The Luna Fiber bar - oatmeal showdown
- Marathon director recovering from brain surgery
- Stand-up paddlers to cruise 21 miles down Lake Austin
- Cyclists get discounts during Bike to Eat Week
- I'm doing the Danskin triathlon!
- Cyclists: Ride to Rock!
- Chrissie Wellington book signing at Mellow Johnny's tonight
Recreation features »
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Fit Folks: Vance McMurray, 42
What I do to stay fit? Many years ago, I read the T.S. Elliot quote, "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
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McGill house has been home, storage and more
Zilker Park camouflages all sorts of history. Sequestered near MoPac Boulevard on a rise not far from the Austin Nature & Science Center is a creamy limestone structure with two projecting wings.
- Triathlete Michellie Jones shares tips for athletes preparing for their first race
- Fit Folks: Bill C. Powell, 83
Upcoming rec events
- Event: 10th Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K at Long Center for the Performing Arts, Sat, Jun 23 7:00p
- Event: COPS & ROBBERS at Rogue Running, Thu, Jun 7 7:00p
- Event: Formula Expo 2012 at Austin Convention Center, Fri, Jun 15 9:00a
- Event: Freedom 5000 at Camp Mabry, Wed, Jul 4 8:00a
- Event: Urban Assault Ride at Fiesta Gardens, Sun, Jun 24 8:00a
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