As if this weren't enough, the Iron Cowboy is attempting to complete 50 full-distance 140.6 triathlons in 50 days in 50 states. Skeptics claim it's impossible, citing his body and mindset will break before it's over. Lawrence believes otherwise, and is currently wrapping up his second week of racing. ACTIVE.com spent the day with the Iron Cowboy for his Texas leg (day 12), and documented the method in the madness of his entire operation.
IRONCOWBOY TAKEOVER!
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@nystrummin?here following @ironcowboyjames?around?#Dallas?during his 12th IRONMAN in 12 days. Don't know who the Iron Cowboy is? He's attempting to complete 50 full-distance triathlons in 50 days in 50 states. Today he faces hurricane conditions and may have to change the course. Check back throughout the day for updates.
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He's off!
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The original 2.4-mile outdoor swim was relocated indoors due to the stormy conditions and flooding. @ironcowboyjames?has local supporters here swimming alongside him as he embarks on his 12th full distance triathlon in a row.
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Just keep swimming!
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@ironcowboyjames?is halfway done with the swim. His pace is still consistent and steady. Hard to imagine this is his 12th day doing this in a row.
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Spinnin'
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After a massage and some calories,?@ironcowboyjames?embarks on his 112-mile ride on the trainer... in a yoga studio. The planned bike course has been flooded, and with up to 8 inches of rain expected in Dallas today, this is the only alternative.
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Family
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Despite the heat, @ironcowboyjames?chose the summer months so his kids could join him on the road. They're heading down to the pool with his wife while he continues his ride.
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Diet
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@ironcowboyjames?burns roughly 10,000 calories a day, and consumes mostly whole foods and a few sports-specific products. He eats as much as possible to prevent himself from losing too much weight, and after 12 days, he's only lost 2 pounds.?
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Running
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@ironcowboyjames?is off the bike and onto the treadmill, where he'll run for an hour before the start of the community 5K. He's using his 50-50-50 attempt to bring awareness to childhood obesity, and participants can either donate money or 'energy' to the cause. He's expected to finish around midnight.
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Community
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About 25 people showed up to the 5K in support of James and ending childhood obesity. This was the first time today?@ironcowboyjames?ran outside due to the stormy weather conditions. He's currently back on the treadmill, trying to wrap up a long day.
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The finish
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@ironcowboyjames?finished his 12th ironman in 12 days last night in Texas surrounded by fans and supporters. He continues on his journey to 50 today in Louisiana. Best of luck to him and his crew!
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