"Hi Coach Troy, thanks for chatting with us! Can you tell us how you got involved in triathlon? How'd you make the transition from 220 lb. football player/wrestler to pro Triathlete? What kinds of advice did Ken Glah and Jeff Devlin give you?"

"I got involved in triathlon in the summer of 1987. I had just graduated from HS where I played football and wrestled heavyweight. I was headed to West Chester University in PA, a Division II football powerhouse and was going to walk on. I was a good football player in HS (captain of the team, All County, etc.) but lacked the size and speed to really go anywhere with it. A lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, I knew I'd want to do something to stay competitive through college so started running and cycling that summer to get fit for Fall football camp. I loved it and felt great and was in the best overall shape of my life. I did play football that first year in college, but realized that my football career was over so decided to turn my full attention to triathlon training, school and partying..." Read more at xtri.com!

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