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Lisa M Johnson | losethew8.isagenix.com
Isagenix Press Release
Isagenix Gives Outrigger-Canoe Racer the Competitive Edge to Win Starbucks Kaua'i Championship
KAUA'I, Hawaii - April 16, 2005 - For the first time in his career, Butch Keahiolalo took first place in not only one of outrigger-canoe racing's most important events-the Starbucks Kaua'i Championship-but also in nearly half of the ten races in the series leading up to the final championship race.
Keahiolalo, who says the Isagenix products gave him a competitive edge, earned the Starbucks Kaua'i Island Champion crown April 16, 2005 in Kaua'l, Hawaii.
"One competitor dominated the last two years," said Keahiolalo. "I was in the top ten, but I couldn't beat him. After using Isagenix products, I beat him by almost three and a half minutes. They thought it was a fluke."
But Keahiolalo's results stayed consistent.
"The next race, I beat him by a minute and a half," said Keahiolalo. "That's a huge win! Isagenix works! There are no breaks in the one-man races. It is critical to maintain your energy. For electrolytes, I carry [the Isagenix electrolyte drink] Want More Energy? in my CamelBak."
Energy and Recovery Vital When Training
According to Keahiolalo, it's crucial to maintain a peak level of performance year-round while training for outrigger-canoe racing. Energy and recovery are extremely important for races that range from eight to 40 miles in one-man canoes and up to 110 miles in six-man canoes. The six-man canoe races may take up to 13 hours.
Keahiolalo's 2004-2005 training season became especially difficult for him because of a new addition to his family-a baby daughter. Time caring for her heavily reduced the time needed for Keahiolalo's training. Keahiolalo not only saw his training slip, but also his performance. He feared the worst and thought he wouldn't even medal at the championship race in Kaua'i. Even his teammates doubted he'd do well.
As Keahiolalo looked to get his training back on track, he wasn't interested in any short-term performance-enhancing stimulants. He simply wanted good nutrition and optimum health. After researching the Isagenix products, he decided they were exactly what he needed. He quickly noticed a substantial improvement in his performance and energy level.
"I train on a 90-mile trek from Maui to Oahu. When you train as an endurance athlete, you have to get the right nutrients in your body during and after your workout, so you can be set up for the next day of training," says Butch.
Isagenix Provides Competitive Edge
Keahiolalo joined Isagenix in March 2005. In the opening races in January and February 2005, Keahiolalo was as much as three minutes behind the first-place competitor. By the April championship, he was dominating.
"I'm always looking for a new edge," Keahiolalo said. "If I see an ingredient and don't know what it is, I go online and look it up. I'm really picky about what I put in my body. There's a lot of confusing stuff out there. It's either all protein and no carbs, or all carbs and no protein-and zero fat. How's that going to help me? I'm an endurance athlete. Isagenix gives me all the protein, fat, and carbs that I need for a race. When I take the IsaLean Shakes, Essentials, Antioxidants, C-Lyte, and Ionix Supreme, I definitely don't feel as tired."
