“Honestly, I should probably train the way I am now for The Challenge,” Wharton admitted, explaining that he has swapped traditional weight-training sessions for hour-long runs. He is also tired of finishing the series with nothing more than a consolation prize.
“I need to win a season,” Wharton emphasized, “and move beyond this category of being the greatest competitor who has never won. Because it’s like, wahoo, silver medal.”
When he gets another opportunity to compete, Wharton plans to return as a stronger version of himself—both inside the arena and away from it.
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“I’ve learned not to be so selfish and to step outside the situation and consider everyone involved,” he said. “There are a lot of people I need to look after, and I have to take their feelings into account. You’d think a seasoned veteran like me would already understand that, but sometimes you need the reminder.”
As Wharton put it, “you live and you learn.” He added, “I’m not perfect, and I’m going to keep growing.”
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