As an injured previously competitive athlete, I lost my desire for physical activity because I no longer performed at the level I was accustomed to. After an extensive surgery, Tri It For Life and She Tris was my comeback event. This group helped me realize that being active and supported by my peers is more important than achieving a longer distance or faster time.

She Tris completely changed my life for the better. I had a goal that terrified me and didn’t know if I could actually do it. I went through a fabulous mentor program for 12 weeks that gave me a schedule and an awesome group of women that helped me. I’ve continued with most of the women training for different and more difficult races. Now I’m a mentor. I want to give back and have other women have the same great experience I did. It’s all about the journey, gaining confidence, setting goals that scare you and completing them and being healthy.

She Tris changed my life completely for the better. I never thought I could complete the race – but I did it! Now I am so happy to be a mentor and to help all the new athletes finish the race and be able to live that special moment. I am so grateful for this amazing group of people.

This race holds such a special place for me. 2018 was a difficult year for me personally. I almost sat out your aquathon but I didn’t. I raced and placed second. Afterward, I sat in my car and cried. It was the first thing that made me feel like I was actually going to survive everything. And you know what else I did? 11 more races – and man did I shine!