My Triathlon Journey
At age 59, a friend said she would do the triathlon (the shorter super sprint) with me, so I reluctantly registered for my 1st triathlon. I was not in good shape and hadn't worked out in many years. Fear of injury motivated me to join a gym and work with a trainer. I knew myself well enough to know that if I didn't have an appointment with a trainer, I probably wouldn't go work out. Plus, there is a gym 5 minutes from my home, so I didn't really have any excuses. I was very nervous for my 1st triathlon, but completed all 3 parts of the super sprint injury-free. I was excited by the massive amount of support both in advance of the triathlon and during the race. It was REALLY FUN! So, I had to sign up for the next one. One hundred pounds lighter, I completed my 2nd and 3rd triathlons. In 2026, I finally made it up the big hill on the bike portion! 2027 will be my 4th triathlon. Please help me support this wonderful program. Maybe you'd like to try a triathlon in 2027, too.
Description
YWCA Minneapolis hosts one of the largest and best women's races in the country. But they also host:
- Award-winning Early Childhood Education programs at five centers across the metro;
- One of the largest offerings of after-school and summer programs in Minnesota;
- A workforce development program to train and retain the next generation of credentialed Early Childhood educators;
- A Health and Wellness facility where over 8,000 community members find challenge and connection.
This work is vital, far-reaching, and more crucial now than ever. Can you support my Tri journey and chip in $25, $100, or $500 to power us forward? No amount is too small to make a difference.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 | Beth Sexton | $27.48 |
