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- Pose Method® Certified Running Coach Level I
- Associate Director of Health & Physical Education Dept. at University of Alabama in Huntsville
- 2007 PC (impaired) triathlon National Champion
- 2007 St. Anthony's Triathlon, overall PC champion
- 2006 Nautica Malibu Triathlon, overall PC champion
- 2006 Triathlon World Championships, Bronze medal
- 2006 PC (impaired) triathlon National Champion
- 2006 Sprint distance triathlon, PC national champion
- 2006 long distance Duathlon, PC national champion
- 2005-2007 USA Triathlon PC National Team Member
- 2005 Team USA Member for ITU World Championships (PC Category)
- 2005 USA Paralympic Development Team Member (PC Category)
- 2004 USA National Champion (PC Category)
- 2004 Southeast Long Distance Champion (PC Category)
- 2004 Alabama State Champion (PC Category)
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES (USA)
August 28, 2005
Sunday Drive. On the record with David Kyle. by Roman Modrowski
David Kyle, 33, is from Huntsville, Ala., and will be competing in the physically challenged division today in the Chicago triathlon. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis three years ago. He's married with three kids and is the associate director of the Health and Physical Education Department at Alabama-Huntsville. Read full story »
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES (USA)
Apr 18, 2004
Orlando man wins De Soto triathlon by Jessica Fish
David Kyle said his goal was just to finish the Escape From Fort De Soto. A native of Alabama, Kyle, 31, moved to Port Charlotte after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Read full story »
CHARLOTTE SUN (USA)
February 8, 2004
IRON MAN
SPORTS: TRIATHLETE WITH MS - KYLE IS IRONMAN Multiple Sclerosis not keeping Kyle down by Christina Ledra
Three years ago, Oct. 25, 2004 was just another day on the calendar that was out of mind to David Kyle. Read full story »
Click here to read more about Multiple Sclerosis
My story begins in February of 2002. I was your typical family man and was eagerly anticipating the arrival of my 3rd child. One day out of the blue, I woke up experiencing some numbness in my toes. Thinking nothing of it, I carried on with life as normal. Within a few weeks, the numbness moved up my body and I eventually became partially paralyzed from the chest down. Despite receiving a round of steroids, I still didn't realize this was my first relapse of multiple sclerosis.
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The numbness subsided and life moved on, but about 6 months later, my right arm and eventually my entire right side grew numb and weak. This was relapse number two and I received the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Those of us with MS know what came next for me. I grew depressed and wanted to give up on life and any hope of a future. I was overwhelmed with my diagnosis and began experiencing great fatigue and even had to use a cane for mobility. This is the state I lived in for almost a year.
Tired of feeling sorry for myself and living a life of despair, I decided to pursue the sport of triathlon. Not being the norm for MS rehabilitation, I informed my doctor that I was going to do long distance triathlons. Despite a bit of medical reluctance, I began my training. My family needed me and I was going to do all that was in my power to be healthy. Not knowing how to swim didn't concern me. Nor did the fact that 5 miles on a bicycle left me tired and dizzy. I pressed on. I had a goal. A year and a half later, I was the United States Triathlon champion in the physically challenged category. In 2005, I will be a member of the USA Paralympic Development Team and wear the stars and stripes at the triathlon world championships.
Triathlon isn't for everyone, but the "keep tri-ing" mindset is. People with MS need hope, they deserve it. My message is one of using obstacles as opportunities. It's one of taking care of yourself and never giving up. It's one of encouragement to do what you can in order to reach your goals. Our loved ones need us just as much as we need them. My desire is to see people strive for the extraordinary and reach their goals, no matter how big.
As I continue "fighting the good fight," I would love to be a part of yours. I am available as a motivational speaker as well as for health and wellness seminars. I have taught and spoken to thousands of people in schools, churches, camps, & support groups. It would be my pleasure to work with you. Just drop me a line and we can talk about it.
Blessings,
David Kyle
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