The 2015 Paul Mitchell digital XTERRA Finisher’s badges are all about recognizing athlete accomplishments. While simply participating and living the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle is reward enough, actually surviving the rigors of an XTERRA deserves a special shout out and it’s fun to see and read some of the stories from first-time racers and those just elated with their performance.

Here are what some of this year’s XTERRA Warriors had to say about their Paul Mitchell badge of honor…

“Completed Deuces Wild XTERRA with my 13-year-old son, his first. This will always be one of my most memorable XTERRA races.” – Alan Abeyta

“This badge means a full time working mother of three can do anything!” – Denise Kirkman

“From training with friends, to pushing myself beyond what I thought I was physically capable of, this was one of the most rewarding physical experiences I’ve ever had. And the ocean view was spectacular! I’m grateful that my first triathlon was XTERRA! I dedicate this race to Marene Hammitt, my dear stepmom with alzheimers, who hiked many mountains with me all through my youth. She was with me in this race every step of the way.” – Shannon Walker

“Finished, placed 3rd, even after wipeout off of the “elevator” drop! And THAT’S how I spent my 53rd Birthday! :)” – Penny Munz

“It was the biggest accomplishments of my life,” – Luis Salazar

“This was crazy amazing. So fun and great people. I love my dad for getting me hooked on triathlons. Overall, awesome,” – Anna Heustis

“My new RA Diagnosis doesn’t mean I have to stop, it just changes things a little,” – Jennifer Schrage

“Great day at Beaver Creek. Altitude and the 5,000 feet of total vert made it one of the hardest XTERRAs I’ve done,” – Bob Koehler

“This was the biggest challenge for me since I began running in 2010. There were many times I really didn’t think I would finish, but I did. Now I am asking what challenge is next?” – Andrea Rountree

“Hardest XTERRA I’ve done so far. Curt Gowdy,” – Kelci Weese

“This was my 1st XTERRA Off Road Triathlon and the beginning to a new love for the sport!” – Kenji Takanishi

“Loved doing this awesome race with two of my siblings and having the other two there to cheer us on!!!” – Katelyn Dickson

Read more stories here / Other XTERRA Finisher Badges

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