I was recently asked to define XTERRA in my own words.
XTERRA
X-TERR-A [eks-tare-uh] noun; adjective;verb
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beyond or more than an Olympic distance triathlon; a 1500m swim, 30- 40 km mountain bike leg, 10-12 kilometer run in variable environments –adjective (an XTERRA experience)
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cooler or better than a road triathlon of any sort –noun (the XTERRA World Championships in Maui, HI)
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Triathlon with something extra or additional including natural hazards, uncontrollable challenges or setbacks and unexpected beauty in nature. –noun (I am planning to race the XTERRA USA and European Tour)
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To live to your ultimate potential. –verb (I am going to XTERRA as long as I possibly can)
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I invite all of you to add your definitions in the comments section…