Most triathletes aspire to do the Ironman distance at least once in their lifetime. For Endure Multisport charter member Melvin Pangan and 64 others, that time has come. On Dec 3, 2011 on the waters of Anda beach and the scenic roads of Bohol, Melvin and company will live their dreams.
What a journey it has been for Melvin. My first encounter with Melvin happened during the first UP Law Dean’s Cup Triathlon in 2009. He was introduced to me by new multisport friend Ian. Both of them struck me as easy going, humble chaps, and we would see each other in succeeding races. That is one good thing about multisports: it may be an individual sport, but you certainly meet good people along the way.
Melvin went on to do the half-iron distance in the 2009 White Rock Triathlon. Back then, Melvin was already a strong runner, an average swimmer, and a newbie rider. Melvin survived the swim, and was close to finishing his dreaded bike leg when he met bike trouble. He ended up carrying his bike back to transition.
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