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After a long journey that saw Munoz fight off a head injury in Nicaragua, squeeze between trucks in a Chinese tunnel, and hitchhike for food in the deserts of Latin America, the rower is satisfied that the ride allowed him such a diverse set of life experiences...
...lasting impressions was that people in the world are much more friendly than you think,” Munoz says. “People in the developed world sometimes think that the people in lesser-developed world are out to cheat you. However, the most unfriendly people I found by a mile were people in Europe, Australia, and America...
...traversing so many countries on the bike was not enough, Munoz became intrigued with the idea of completing an Ironman triathlon. Known for breaking many athletes, the triathlon starts with a 2.4-mile swim and a 112-mile bike ride before participants complete a full marathon...
...remember being totally petrified,” Munoz admits. “And I remember running down the swim ramp and [my] eyes tearing up and wondering what I was doing. But as soon as I hit the water, there was a smile on my face...
...Munoz finished in a remarkable 11 hours and 22 minutes, far exceeding his personal expectations...