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From the Editor
A STORY OF SURVIVAL
By Jayme McGuire


"Unbelievable.” That’s how our cover story subject Mike Day describes his incredible story of survival after being shot 27 times during a deployment in Iraq. Unbelievable, indeed. “But I was there,” Day says of his account.


The former Navy SEAL, who is doing his first-ever triathlon — IRONMAN 70.3 Florida — to raise money for veterans in need of treatment at the Carrick Brain Center, knows that April 5, 2007, and the months that followed will always be harder than a race. But for a man with a bullet still lodged in his hip, triathlon training has not been easy.


We hope the story of Day’s survival and recovery (page 26), plus our other inspiration-themed features, help you get motivated as the 2015 season ramps up.


Motivation comes in many forms. For our elite athletes, like ITU World Champion Gwen Jorgensen, winning is the goal. For some age-groupers, having fun or staying fit aren’t always enough.


Enter Ken Hale, a USA Triathlon Century Club member who has done 600 triathlons. You may be able to beat Hale to the finish line, but can you beat his 600-triathlon streak? Read about Hale and his ultimate goal on page 36.


Also in this issue, we honor our 2014 Athletes of the Year and present the 2014 USA Triathlon Rankings. Congratulations not only to those of you who are ranked, but to everyone who calls himself or herself a multi-sport athlete.


Maybe your motivation is winning. Maybe you have a streak of your own. Whatever you do, find something to fuel your passion, and enjoy the journey.


Jayme McGuire is USA Triathlon’s Senior Manager of Magazine and Digital Media. Contact her at jayme@usatriathlon.org.


 


 


MAILBAG
Something to say about USA Triathlon Magazine? Email letters to the editor to communications@usatriathlon.org with “mailbag” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name. Letters may be edited for length and grammar.
IN RESPONSE TO THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
I was pleased to see Sally Edwards’ response to the growth of women’s participation in triathlon in the “Mailbag” section of the Winter 2015 issue.


From my personal observations there were two major reasons for the substantial increase in participation. First, was availability of the Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series and the manner in which the events were professionally managed. Second, was [Sally’s] personal involvement in encouraging the women to have a fun time, especially for the large number of first-timers, and to accompany those women who were the last to finish. Well done and cheers!
— Verne Scott (USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, Class of 2008)


 


IN RESPONSE TO THE LOWDOWN
I wanted to send a note to thank Mr. Matlow for his Lowdown column in the winter issue of USA Triathlon Magazine.


Though our son is grown, your words nonetheless ring true. The love, joy, pain and suffering never disappear; they change in intensity but never fade away. Now, as for the tri pain and suffering ...
— Michael Katz, Centennial, Colo.


Great column in USA Triathlon Magazine (Winter 2015). I related on so many different levels. There are more parallels for you and daughter to experience in the future. Keep an open eye and mind. I have maybe 20 years on you, but they come quickly. Thanks for sharing your insights with the tri community.
— Doug Morris, Geneva, Ill.


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