Inspiration

(from Jenn)

I just saw this story through my weekly USAT email, and I have to say, I'm inspired!  This lady went from 285 pounds to 125 in less than two years and began competing in triathlons.  She's now on Team USA.

A lot of triathletes (myself included) enter the sport after making huge life changes, losing weight, etc.  I always assumed that most of us could become better athletes by getting in better shape, but I never would have imagined that anyone 150+ pounds overweight could go on to become an Olympic-caliber or professional athlete!

Earlier today, I canceled our Tempe, AZ, hotel reservations and requested a withdrawal and partial refund for our IM entries.  But I'm pretty sure I'll be back - maybe not to Arizona, but somewhere - because I really want to see how much better I can do when I lose the extra weight.

Just the encouragement I needed today!