Word: hancock
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Later that year, Hancock read about a local triathlon--swimming, biking and running--in the newspaper. With little swimming experience but an adventurous spirit, he decided to enter the competition. After only a couple hours of preparation in the pool, he showcased his raw talent by taking first place in the race...
After this unexpected victory, Hancock became enthused with the sport...
...sprint" triathlon requires only a quarter-mile swim, eight-mile bike ride, and a three-mile run. The "sprint" took Hancock only 40 minutes of continuous high intensity exercise to complete...
Shortly after his first success, Hancock began training for competition in full triathlons. Arguably the most grueling of all competitions, the triathlon combines a one-mile swim, a 26-mile bike ride, and a six-mile...
...Hancock describes the first two miles of running as "the most painful" part of the race. This is due to the change of muscle groups required in the legs during the transition from biking to running...