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12 days. 6 races. 750 Miles. This summer, John Heiss, Ph.D., Herbalife Sr. Director of Sports and Fitness— and creator of Herbalife24— put his products to the test. As a competitive cyclist and ultra-marathon runner, John believes that the key to winning is in the details of an athlete’s training and nutrition program and incorporates sports nourishment every day. John’s journey was a test of physical, mental, and nutritional training. These were the six extreme challenges that John took part in: Leadville Trail Marathon For 15 years, endurance athletes have competed in the Leadville Trail Marathon. This 26.2 mile trail runs through the historic mining district is the first leg in earning the title of “Leadman” or “Leadwoman” Finishing in under 8.5 hours is the first step toward qualifying for the legendary Leadville 100. • Out-and-back mix of dirt roads and single track. • Runners hit a high elevation of over 13,185 feet. • Even in June, participants encounter snow on the course. Herbalife has been a proud sponsor of the Leadville Trail Marathon for many years. Throughout the course, participants can refuel with Herbalife® products. Schwalbe TOUR Transalp June 29 to July 5, 2014 Sponsored by Herbalife, Transalp is an endurance cycling challenge that takes place during July and spans four countries. Starting in Mittenwald, Germany bikers scale the Swiss Alps before making their descent in to Lake Garda, Italy. Don’t let the mind blowing views and scenery lull you in to thinking this is a stroll through the countryside, this race tests all aptitudes. Here are some stats: • Over seven days, 1200 athletes from 22 nations ride 822 km. • Competitors scale nearly 20,000 feet of elevation. • Inclines can be as great as 19%. • Weather can be inconsistent and can include desert-like temperatures, high wind and downpours. Good nutrition plays an important part in staying mentally focused as well as physically tough. During the race Heiss relied on his own creation: Herbalife24 Prolong. Joining him on this adventure were CEO Michael O. Johnson and over 40 Italian Independent Herbalife Members. Leadville Silver Rush 50 MTB July 11, 2014 The Silver Rush 50 MTB is a 50 mile trail and road race through the historic mining district of Leadville. Billed as a race of “technical declines, burning lungs, and wild animals,” this is next step to qualifying for the “Race Across the Sky” also known as the Leadville 100 mile race. • Course is a mix of dirt road, double track and Jeep trails. • Over 7300 foot elevation gains peaking at about 12,000 feet. • Track is not closed off to traffic. • The cut off time is 8 hours. Herbalife® Products are distributed at each aid station. LEADVILLE TRAIL100 MTB PRESENTED BY HERBALIFE24 August 9, 2014 Did you read about Leadville Race Series’ Silver Rush 50 MTB? Now double it. With over 100 miles of trails across the rugged terrain of the Colorado Rockies, this portion of the “race across the sky” is for only the most elite of athletes. To prepare for this John moved up to the mountain [DH1] two weeks before to help acclimate to the lower oxygen levels. Facts: • Race starts at 10,152 feet and climbs to 12, 424 feet. • The lowest elevation point is 9200 feet. • Out and back course that takes place on forest trails and mountain roads. • Cut off time is 9 hours for the prestigious Gold Belt Buckle. • 5,500 calories required to cover distance. Herbalife24® products are available throughout the course. Click here to see the Leadville Trail 100 MTB infographic. Climax Molybdenum Leadville 10k Run So you just biked 100 miles across the Rocky Mountains yesterday? Stay loose with the Climax Molybdenum Leadville 10k Run. This is the 10k at 10k. The starting line is at 10,000 feet in Downtown Leadville, CO, dips down over 3.1 miles to 9,750 feet then runners turn around and run right back up to 10k. • Out and back course over paved and dirt road Encompasses the first and last 3.1 miles of the Leadville Leadville Trail 100 Run This is the big one. Since 1983, elite endurance athletes have been coming every year to compete in the “Race Across the Sky,” 100 miles across the Colorado Rocky Mountains. It is an endurance test that challenges the body, mind and emotions. • 100 mile out and back course. The majority is on forest trails with some mountain roads. • Runners climb over 18,000 feet in elevation gain. • Of over 700 competitors, about half will finish. John’s rewards weren’t just in pushing himself to his limits. His rewards were in the journey itself. At each event he met up with both Herbalife employees, including Chairman and CEO Michael O. Johnson, and Independent Herbalife Members who were facing and conquering the same set of challenges.