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by Chrisann Dalton

My alarm went off at 4am. It was Sunday morning, March 17th – St. Patty’s Day, and the day of Hines’ and my first triathlon as members of the BECOME ONE Team: This was a big step for the both of us on our road to Kona. I already had my transition bag, running leg and biking prosthetic in my truck. It wasn’t my first triathlon, so I knew the morning routine I wanted to follow: I got up, tossed on my leg and got started. First, I triggered my preloaded coffee maker (I drink coffee every day and know better than to change routine on race-day, as it can confuse your body).

My name is Eric McElvenny. I am a 29-year-old Marine Corps infantry veteran, a loving husband to my beautiful wife, Rachel, a proud father of our amazing 6 year old daughter, Lupe, and an expectant father to our second daughter. I’m beginning to feel outnumbered as the only male in my household (4 to 1 if you count our female lab pup, Daisy).

By Hines Ward

By Leslie J. Bonci

Leslie J. Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, is the director of sports nutrition at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine. An expert on sports nutrition, weight management and digestive health, Ms. Bonci is a nutrition consultant to numerous health and fitness organizations, college and professional sports teams and editorial outlets. She is the official sports dietitian for Hines Ward and the BECOME ONE team.

by Lisa Cao

Lisa shows off her skills at the Empire State Building Run Up, where she conquered 86 floors (1,561 steps) in just over 20 minutes.

by Jeremy Fermo

Watch Jeremy run the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & ½ Marathon with Team REFUEL in this action-packed trailer.

by Jeremy Fermo

Jeremy and his local running group prove they can do more with their feet than just run. See them showcase their talent with The Harlem Shake – Golden Triangle Strutter Style.

by Monica Olivas

Run, Eat, Repeat’s Monica recaps her exciting experience setting a new ‘PR’ at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Phoenix ½ Marathon in January for Team REFUEL.

by Paula Newby-Fraser

Since starting this journey, I’ve been fielding a number of questions from athletes new to the sport of triathlon who are inspired by the commitment Hines Ward and his BECOME ONE teammates have undertaken. Many of the questions are the very same ones Hines and his teammates were asking just a few short months ago.

by Kim Miller

Wow! It's hard to believe that by the end of the year I'll have put in the work, and I'll be an IRONMAN...CRAZY! I have been on an emotional roller coaster ever since I received the email letting me know that I was granted an entry to IRONMAN Arizona, courtesy of REFUEL | got chocolate milk?.

by Jesus Silva, Jr.

This was my SECOND half marathon for the year (more than I’d run in any year since 2009). Since I was not in the greatest place in my life, I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to compete.