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February 11th, 2011
02:18 PM ET
CNN triathlon '6-pack' ready to goDr. Scott Zahn had just returned from his first physical in nearly a decade. It hadn't been a good visit; he left with multiple prescriptions to treat his high blood pressure and high LDL levels. A pediatrician and father of four, Zahn knew he had to change his lifestyle but his usual attempts at eating healthy and going to the gym seemed to sputter out after a few short weeks. It was then that he saw the ad on CNN.com to submit an iReport for the 2011 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge. Like the rest of the 2011 "6-pack," Zahn's journey to the Nautica New York City Triathlon began on a whim. Yet now he and his teammates Stasia Cirricione, Kendrick Henley, Nina Lovel, Joaquin Brignoni, and Kas Seerla are on their way to racing their first ever triathlon on August 7, alongside CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The group met for the first time at CNN's World Headquarters in Atlanta during the first weekend of February. Over the course of three days, Fit Nation Athletic Director Laura Cozik, along with professional triathlete April Burkey, introduced the group to the many facets of triathlon. There were intense workouts that focused on the basics of swimming, cycling, and running (including a group run with Sanjay outside in the rain!), strength training sessions, a yoga class, and an in-depth nutrition lecture with Frances Largeman-Roth, a dietitian and senior nutrition editor at Health magazine. Dr. John Azar-Dickens, a sports psychologist and an Ironman triathlete,delivered a motivational lecture on cultivating mental toughness (perfect for that cold run outside). Over the next six months, each of the "6-pack" will work in his or her hometown with a local triathlon trainer; Azar-Dickens will be coaching Nina. All will blog regularly about the challenges and milestones they encounter throughout the process. For now, the immediate goal is putting the many lessons learned during the kickoff weekend into practice at home. Zahn dealt with that challenge almost immediately after leaving the group. His beloved Green Bay Packers were playing in Super Bowl XLV the night he flew home from Atlanta. "Did I have a couple beers to celebrate the Packer victory?" he wrote the day after the Super Bowl. "Of course, but I got right up the next day and hit the gym." If you would like to join the 2011 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge community, check The Chart regularly for updates from the 6-pack, plus training schedules and meal plans to follow at home.
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good luck,stasia
Wow, I'm such a real American that when I read six pack I was thinking the beer. Cute climate we have today, isn't it?
thx Cosmo, do i know you in real life?
You GO stasia win is the word.you can do it.
It would be so fun if the Townes 100 Hall from Furman could get together to cheer Nina on- I am so excited for her- Sue Richardson Browning
nahh nothing spaiecl just a party (its not spaiecl cuz i go 2 one like every weekend) but i am gonna have fun like crazy im about 2 start getting ready =D party only starts around 9 but i need allot of time 2 get ready cuz there's allot of interruptions..lmao(yep bad idea getting ready with your GF)well hope u have a great Christmas's with your family ( I wish i could spend Christmas's with mine but oh well)
Stasia, wish you many lucks.
I would like to wish Stasia all the very luck and best wishes. It is a great move. I am delighted and almost ecstatic about it. Cheers and luck!
After reading this I would really like to a become a part of 2011 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge community. Need to put off a lot of weight though. Indeed this is quite inspiring and for good.
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