The Fit Nation "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F01%2F31%2Fhealth%2Ffit-nation-begins%2F">Sassy Six</a>" spent seven days in San Clemente, California, training for the upcoming Nautica Malibu Triathlon with their CNN coaches. From left: Connie Sievers, Mike Wilber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sia Figiel, Ron Cothran, Karen Manns and Jamil Nathoo.
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The Fit Nation "Sassy Six" spent seven days in San Clemente, California, training for the upcoming Nautica Malibu Triathlon with their CNN coaches. From left: Connie Sievers, Mike Wilber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sia Figiel, Ron Cothran, Karen Manns and Jamil Nathoo.
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Sia Figiel shows off her arm muscles with some tricep dips at Lifetime Athletic. "I am amazed at the strength I'm finding," she said.
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Sia Figiel shows off her arm muscles with some tricep dips at Lifetime Athletic. "I am amazed at the strength I'm finding," she said.
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Mike Wilber works his arms and core in the plank position. "The midway trip turned into a personal journey for me," Wilber said. "It wasn't the physical challenge as much as a mental challenge. Something that I thought I couldn't do or wouldn't be able to do -- and now I have done it."
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Mike Wilber works his arms and core in the plank position. "The midway trip turned into a personal journey for me," Wilber said. "It wasn't the physical challenge as much as a mental challenge. Something that I thought I couldn't do or wouldn't be able to do -- and now I have done it."
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If you have to ride a stationary bike, this is the place to do it.
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If you have to ride a stationary bike, this is the place to do it.
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Ron Cothran tests his cardio endurance. "This week proved to me that there is an athlete inside me that wishes to come out and play," he said. "What I thought in the past to be impossible is now becoming reality."
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Ron Cothran tests his cardio endurance. "This week proved to me that there is an athlete inside me that wishes to come out and play," he said. "What I thought in the past to be impossible is now becoming reality."
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Karen Manns gets a few swimming tips from Paula Newby-Fraser, an Ironman World Champion.
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Karen Manns gets a few swimming tips from Paula Newby-Fraser, an Ironman World Champion.
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Connie Sievers, front, works on her swim form. " 'The process' does work!" she said. "Healthy lifestyle changes can happen with time and perseverance."
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Connie Sievers, front, works on her swim form. " 'The process' does work!" she said. "Healthy lifestyle changes can happen with time and perseverance."
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Manns goes for a ride. The Fit Nation team cycled about 45 miles during their weeklong trip.
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Manns goes for a ride. The Fit Nation team cycled about 45 miles during their weeklong trip.
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Jamil Nathoo works his hamstrings and gluteus maximus. Nathoo <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F03%2F07%2Fhealth%2Ffit-nation-jamil-cancer%2F">is a cancer survivor</a>; he was training for an Olympic triathlon before he was diagnosed. Now he's determined to finish what he started.
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Jamil Nathoo works his hamstrings and gluteus maximus. Nathoo is a cancer survivor; he was training for an Olympic triathlon before he was diagnosed. Now he's determined to finish what he started.
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Manns reaches forward during a stretch test at the gym. She's had two hip replacements, but says she's "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F03%2F14%2Fhealth%2Ffit-nation-karen-hips%2F">too young not to run.</a>"
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Manns reaches forward during a stretch test at the gym. She's had two hip replacements, but says she's "too young not to run."
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Figiel takes a moment to compose herself as Manns and Ironman champ Newby-Fraser offer comfort. "I have a propensity to put on the brakes whenever I feel I'm going 'downhill' in my life, and I'm now learning that it's OK to let go," Figiel said. "Letting go of my fears and trusting myself is a lesson I've learned."
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Figiel takes a moment to compose herself as Manns and Ironman champ Newby-Fraser offer comfort. "I have a propensity to put on the brakes whenever I feel I'm going 'downhill' in my life, and I'm now learning that it's OK to let go," Figiel said. "Letting go of my fears and trusting myself is a lesson I've learned."
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta completes an ocean swim with the Sassy Six.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta completes an ocean swim with the Sassy Six.
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The Fit Nation team completed a mock triathlon on their last day, racing against each other for bragging rights. From left: Karen Manns, Mike Wilber, Connie Sievers, Ron Cothran, Sia Figiel and Jamil Nathoo. Nathoo crossed the finish line first.
Training for a triathlon —
The Fit Nation team completed a mock triathlon on their last day, racing against each other for bragging rights. From left: Karen Manns, Mike Wilber, Connie Sievers, Ron Cothran, Sia Figiel and Jamil Nathoo. Nathoo crossed the finish line first.
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