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Updated 1:05 PM ET, Mon May 6, 2013

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The CNN Fit Nation "6-Pack" conquered the ocean in Clermont, Florida, on their midway training trip in May. Team members <a href="https://twitter.com/TriHardTabitha" target="_blank">Tabitha McMahon</a>, front row from left, <a href="https://twitter.com/TriHardRae" target="_blank">Rae Timme</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TriHardAnnette" target="_blank">Annette Miller</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/triharddouglas" target="_blank">Douglas Mogle</a>, back row, from left, <a href="https://twitter.com/TriHardClevelan" target="_blank">Will Cleveland</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TriHardStacy" target="_blank">Stacy Mantooth</a> are training to race the 2013 Nautica Malibu Triathlon on September 8 alongside CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – The CNN Fit Nation "6-Pack" conquered the ocean in Clermont, Florida, on their midway training trip in May. Team members Tabitha McMahon, front row from left, Rae Timme and Annette Miller and Douglas Mogle, back row, from left, Will Cleveland and Stacy Mantooth are training to race the 2013 Nautica Malibu Triathlon on September 8 alongside CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
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Tabitha McMahon straps on her helmet as she prepares for one of the group's training rides.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Tabitha McMahon straps on her helmet as she prepares for one of the group's training rides.
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Miller prepares for the team's morning bike ride.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Miller prepares for the team's morning bike ride.
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Gupta, right, and Timme lead the way.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Gupta, right, and Timme lead the way.
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It's group photo time for the "6-Pack" and their coaches and fellow Fit Nation triathletes.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – It's group photo time for the "6-Pack" and their coaches and fellow Fit Nation triathletes.
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The Fit Nation team heads out for a run along one of Clermont's clay trails.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – The Fit Nation team heads out for a run along one of Clermont's clay trails.
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Timme keeps a steady pace during the 5.3-mile run.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Timme keeps a steady pace during the 5.3-mile run.
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Cleveland tackles the hills with ease.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Cleveland tackles the hills with ease.
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McMahon slows as the trail rounds a bend.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – McMahon slows as the trail rounds a bend.
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Wow, we're impressed. The "6-Pack" is in serious training mode.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Wow, we're impressed. The "6-Pack" is in serious training mode.
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The team celebrates after completing a run in the Florida heat.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – The team celebrates after completing a run in the Florida heat.
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Members of the "6-Pack" practice racing into the water before their first ocean swim.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Members of the "6-Pack" practice racing into the water before their first ocean swim.
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Miller is amused as she struggles to put on her wetsuit for the first time.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Miller is amused as she struggles to put on her wetsuit for the first time.
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Cleveland, right, helps Mantooth stretch out his suit.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Cleveland, right, helps Mantooth stretch out his suit.
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Timme hesitates as she walks into the ocean for the first time.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Timme hesitates as she walks into the ocean for the first time.
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Gupta takes a short break during a swim workout.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Gupta takes a short break during a swim workout.
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Cleveland and Mogle practice the dead man's float.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Cleveland and Mogle practice the dead man's float.
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Using flippers during practice helps team members strengthen their kick and ankle flexibility.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Using flippers during practice helps team members strengthen their kick and ankle flexibility.
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Coach April Burkey instructs the team on proper stroke techniques.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Coach April Burkey instructs the team on proper stroke techniques.
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A underwater view of the team during training.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – A underwater view of the team during training.
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Cleveland powers through the water.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Cleveland powers through the water.
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The Fit Nation team tackles a long bike ride during training.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – The Fit Nation team tackles a long bike ride during training.
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Rajesh Durbal joins the Fit Nation team on its ride. Durbal was the first triple amputee to compete in the Ironman World Championship.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Rajesh Durbal joins the Fit Nation team on its ride. Durbal was the first triple amputee to compete in the Ironman World Championship.
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Mogle gets a quick roadside checkup.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Mogle gets a quick roadside checkup.
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Karl Riecken, an exercise physiologist at the National Training Center in Clermont, checks Cleveland's running form.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Karl Riecken, an exercise physiologist at the National Training Center in Clermont, checks Cleveland's running form.
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Timme stretches her hip flexor at the National Training Center.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Timme stretches her hip flexor at the National Training Center.
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Mantooth has his swim kick analyzed at the National Training Center.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Mantooth has his swim kick analyzed at the National Training Center.
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Burkey makes this look easy, doesn't she?
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Burkey makes this look easy, doesn't she?
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Castelli, right, and McMahon share a lane.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Castelli, right, and McMahon share a lane.
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Hydration is key for the Fit Nation athletes. They carry water on them at all times, even while swimming.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Hydration is key for the Fit Nation athletes. They carry water on them at all times, even while swimming.
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Timme adjusts her goggles before jumping into the pool at the National Training Center.
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Fit Nation '6-Pack' hits Florida – Timme adjusts her goggles before jumping into the pool at the National Training Center.
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