Participant Stories

By Karla Greene Timex watch, that’s what a friend calls me. “You take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’.” I was born with the genetic disease Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). For many years I had no problems with my kidneys ...

Over the weekend, I had a chance to meet some young athletes who visited my wellness spa – A to Zen Massage – in Greensboro. They were in town for the New Balance Track Championships competing in the Relay Medley Event. In ...

by Julia Mooney When I was in school I was never an athlete. The sports I participated in mostly were cheerleader and tee ball. Particularly during gym time, I hated running the mile and never ran it in time. I was ...

“The encouragement and inspiration that you feel from other women is motivating and empowering. It is awesome to experience the challenge and feeling of success when you finish.” Stephanie wanted to improve her health and habits during her senior year ...

“The fact that I accomplished something that I never ever believed I could do has so inspired me.” Having to learn to swim was my biggest obstacle to overcome. I did not know how to swim. I did not like ...

My most memorable moment actually wasn’t even about me. I volunteered at the Ramblin’ Rose in Rock Hill prior to competing in the race in Huntersville (Charlotte). I wanted to get a feel for the entire triathlon experience and learn ...

By Alyse Kelly-Jones Just saying the word triathlon out loud has power, a lot of power. Once you’ve said the word out loud, it becomes real and you’ve taken your first step from the couch to the finish line. You’ll find that ...

Eight years ago within a four-month period, my best friend, my mother and my aunt were all diagnosed with breast cancer.   The happy news is that they are all still here and in remission.  However, my best friend’s outlook on ...

Midlothian, VA, resident Julie C. Julian capped off her 2014 triathlon season in part with a great finish at the Ramblin’ Rose Women’s Triathlon in Chapel Hill, NC.  “I had heard good things about the triathlon from a friend that ...

“I feel so good when I cross that finish line!  All my Tri It for Life ladies are waiting for me there as I cross.  Finally, I am a triathlete!” Johanna Outlaw, 39 | Raleigh, NC I had been training with ...