Competing in any sport involves endurance, a training regimen and the mental stamina to push yourself out of your comfort zone. For Ashley Sprague and Alberto Medellin, the passion they discovered for triathlons and ultra-marathons, with the support of AdvoCare products and unwavering dedication, has helped them go from ordinary athletes to extraordinary competitors. Ashley is a triathlete based in Indiana. She’s been training and competing in triathlons since January 2015. Ashley was powerlifting at that time, following a carb and protein-heavy diet “to move mass.” She gained 42 pounds once she started the diet and says she was embarrassed because she could no longer fit into any of her clothes. She then quit powerlifting and set her sights on a triathlon, but never followed through and registered. That’s when her wife, Bre, gave her a little push and signed her up for a triathlon without her knowledge. “I literally taught myself how to swim and printed off an online training program,” says Ashley. “About a month and a half in, I started losing some weight by being very careful with my nutrition and with the help of ProBiotic Restore ULTRA, Spark ® , O 2 Gold ® and Catalyst .” In one year, she’s completed three triathlons and lost 47 pounds. She trains eight to 15 hours a week: twice a week she rides her bike for an hour or more and transitions straight into a three to six-mile run. The other five days she goes between bike-to-run sessions or swim-to-run sessions that involve swimming two miles at a time. By eating more protein, complex carbohydrates and vegetables, Ashley uses food to help rebuild muscles and fuel her body while training. “I’m smaller than I was in college when I was playing soccer full time,” admits Ashley. “My recovery time is much shorter with the help of Post-Workout Recovery, Nighttime Recovery and AdvoCare Core . * I feel like I can still live my life no matter how hard my training regimen is.” Although Alberto shares this passion for high-intensity activities, his story and how he got here are very different. He first tried Spark ® at a Mixer (a small group meeting) in September 2011 and was surprised that it kept him awake throughout the presentation. * He rarely worked out, hated running and constantly indulged on fast food and pots of coffee. He knew he was in a rut and needed a change. After successfully losing weight during his first 24-Day Challenge ® , Alberto decided to stick with AdvoCare products because he loved the way he felt. He was going through a divorce and wanted something to focus on to get him through, so he continued to make healthier choices, like cutting out greasy cheeseburgers and reducing his alcohol intake, to change his lifestyle. Seven months into his new routine, Alberto decided to give running another chance. “I bought new shoes and ran three miles my first run — I never ran more than two miles before,” says Alberto. “I ran my first 5k in May 2012, a 10k in June, a half marathon in December 2012 and a full marathon in June 2013. My first ultra marathon was in June 2014, which is 37 miles.” Once Alberto discovered his passion for running, he never looked back. He’s lost a total of 30 pounds in the process, and gained muscle in the past three years. He also lifts weights on a weekly basis and does 1<strong>00</strong> burpees a day to help maintain muscle mass. For cardioheavy workouts, Alberto mixes Arginine Extreme and Spark ® , and says he won’t leave home without O 2 Gold ® for endurance-based activity. * Now he has his sights set on one of the longest and hardest races in the world, the Western States 1<strong>00</strong> in California. * This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Personal testimonials reflect individual experiences of AdvoCare Independent Distributors and are not necessarily typical of the results you may obtain. Results vary with individual effort, body composition, eating patterns and exercise. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant or nursing, AdvoCare recommends that you consult your healthcare professional before starting an AdvoCare product regimen. products 49
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