Swim, cycle, and run through the wicked jungle of Los Angeles. Wheel through Main St. from Staples Center to City Hall then stomp towards Dodger Stadium will test the will of an individual. A few of Cerritos College daredevils chose to take this challenge on Sept. 8.

One of the stunning daredevils is Julie Stewart, who is currently majoring in Dermatology, attends Cerritos College and chooses to join hundreds of other Tri-athletes in the L.A Triathlon.

Stewart has been into sports since she was the innocent age of five. While in junior high, Stewart received a back injury after slipping off a parallel bar in her gym class. This did not stop her for long; she was back on her feet in some time and started running for various city runs raising money for outstanding causes like Leukemia patients.

This would be Julie’s third time since she first started in November of 2001, earning 14th place in her age group division. “I had a lot of fun being competitive,” commented Stewart on her tri-sport.

Among the Triathlon there are two different types: an Olympic course (for the professionals) and a normal one for the beginners. Both the courses will run on different parts of the city. The Olympic one will cover more miles throughout the swimming, cycling, and running. After swimming, the tri-athlete goes to the bicycle rack while still wet.

All the competitors have their own equipment. From bicycles to spiked shoes to swimming gear, it is not cheap. Numerous sponsors make it possible for the Triathlon to be held. Bottle companies, hotels, cities and shoe companies all want to help get their name out while helping the tri-athletes. For more information on the L.A Triathlon checkout www.latriathlon.com.