Rachel McBride is a 2-time Ironman 70.3 Champion who is also one of the strongest cyclists on the world circuit. Find out how her drive makes her a fixture on the triathlon circuit.

Alexandra Gordichuk trains 20 hours a week. See how this dedication to the sport makes her the professional she is today.

Jeff Symonds is a Professional Canadian Triathlete who is the 2nd male to start racing in his 20's and podium at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

What it Takes reveals the strength of spirit and personal commitment it takes for an endurance sports athlete to develop and succeed in the competitive world of endurance sport. Each episode goes deep into the minds of the athlete to uncover the mental and emotional fortitude it takes: the obsession, the rivalries, the setbacks, the physical and mental sacrifice required to be top in the world in endurance sport. Whether the athlete is making a come back or just climbing the ranks, "What it Takes" reveals their private thoughts and emotions, the ambition that drives them and how they are affected when encountering defeat or facing triumphs.

Caelin White is an Clinical & Sports Psychologist and OCR Racer. This life long athlete participates in OCR events to push himself to see what he can do and to gain knowledge as to what athletes endure.

Josh Stryde is a certified nutritionist and personal trainer. See how he incorporates the two to become competitive a OCR athlete.