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Africa. The sting of sweat in my eyes. The searing heat on my neck and shoulders. Ofori. Disciplinarian, teaching me what was best, with structure. May she rest in peace. Ghenwa. Expecting her first child. Food. Frozen pina coladas covered in cotton candy, pillows filled with the scent of rosemary and strips of moss that stick to the top of your mouth. Imperial. Leaving home and discovering who I am. Dancing. Till the cows come home, drunk on endorphins; on stools and tables in Beirut. Brothers. Their everlasting support, making me laugh and giving me something to worry about. London. For all it has afforded me to do. To exciting new beginnings and happy endings. Cambridge. My first marathon, my closest friends. Fiona. Allowing me to achieve goals I thought were impossible. Diana. Making me realise that everything IS possible. Falling in love with New York and for the hundreds of people who can now wed after riots and tears over the last few decades. Parents. For never doubting m...Read on..>

Tarek Mouganie

Ironman Austria 70.3 2010
I completed my first triathlon in June 2009 after learning how to swim and bike in February 2009. A year later, Fiona Ford helped me compete in my first Ironman - quite a feat given my limited experience! Now I live and breathe triathlon, all thanks to my coach.

Did my first Ironman (France) under the mentorship of Fiona Ford in June 2010 after learning how to bike and swim in 2009. I am now training for my second, Lake Placid 2011.

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