Have you experienced any challenges or obstacles?
There have been so many obstacles. For years, I was a single mom with little kids and a full-time job. So I trained at 5 am on a treadmill in my basement and a baby monitor in the kid’s room. When they got older, I’d bike/run to baseball games.
When I trained for my first Ironman, my hashtag was #noexcuses. I found creative ways to train and parent.
18 months ago, I herniated 2 discs in my back. My doctor told me I’d have to give up long-distance events. Instead, I went to Physical Therapy and never skipped my exercises. Then I hired a personal trainer to further strengthen my back/core. This September, I finished my second Ironman and I did it 31 minutes faster than my last one. #noexcuses. Just hard work.
Kelly, I really did not know your story but am so happy for you AND inspired
I feel frustrated because exercising has been tough to prioritize for many reasons and as a result I have gained weight. Ugh!!
Not sure if I am still considered midlife (61) but I know I need to make a plan and a schedule now!!!!! Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely inspirational, Kelly. Proud of you.
You even trained while you were running a Ragnar relay because we weren’t enough!!