Up for some swimming, biking, and running? Get a head start by diving into this episode of BreakDown with Tim, Paz, and triathlete Sam Hsieh (謝昇諺). Hear about Sam, how he became an elite athlete, what the great benefit of exercise is for him, and how he inspires others. Learn what a triathlon is and what triathletes need to succeed. Discover the even longer endurance events that Sam thinks anyone can do! Finally, find out whether these terms are pet peeves or cat’s meows: glutton; bite off more than you can chew; and don't stop when you're tired, stop when you finish!

He’s relentless about keeping himself in top shape and ready for the next triathlon, always exercising in some way, even while sitting, and maybe even while sleeping!

Triathletes must have extraordinary endurance to compete in three grueling events in one race, sometimes while coping with unfamiliar weather and route conditions.

The feeling he got when he accomplished something he hadn’t really thought he could do was so good that it led him to tackle more difficult challenges with determination.

As she crossed the finish line of her first triathlon, the only thing she could think of was how mighty tired every single cell in her body felt.

An essential part of training and competing that some ignore is providing our bodies with the right nutrition at the right time to have the speed and stamina to win.

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