Triathlete Pushes Himself For Title

Excerpt from: Orlando Sentinel

By Lori Carter

GRAND ISLAND -- Most days Rick Copley hits the road with his laced-up running shoes, pounding the pavement or pedaling his mountain bike. Other days are spent swimming endless laps.

The 33-year-old Grand Island resident is preparing for the grueling Xterra World Championships in Maui, Hawaii. The Oct. 29 triathlon consists of a 1,500-meter swim, a 32-kilometer bike ride and a 10K run.

Copley said he trains 15 to 20 hours a week to prepare for triathlons throughout the season that begins in April and ends in October. He said his mind is always working while he trains.

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