~Natalie...
I discovered TWT last year through my local
park district and had such a great time, it
must have shown because my sister was convinced
to join me this year. Our coaches were a great
source of inspiration and motivation as were
my fellow TWT-er's. But, most of all, you find
out that you can be your own (and other's) inspiration.
The program is well worth it, especially if
you're new to the sport, but my second time
around was even better than my first because
my sister was there! She's already close to
beating me and she just started (competitively)
running last year!!!
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~Christine... I
had always enjoyed cycling and swimming recreationally,
but I picked up running in the Fall of 2005.
My sister got me involved with TWT for the 2006
season, and we had the BEST summer training
and racing together! I have now been bitten
hard by the triathlon bug, and have set a goal
to do a Half-Ironman distance race next summer.
I never would have considered that an attainable
goal without the support and encouragement I
received from my TWT coaches and teammates! |
~Dorthy...
Without TWT, I would not have signed on for
the International Distance at Accenture. As
part of TWT, I got great coaching, encouragement
and support. I also met a wonderful group of
people with goals similar to my own. A great
experience in every way. |
~Caren...
My experience with TWT far exceeded anything
I imagined. I thought I was signing up for training,
but what I got in return was much greater. I
gained wonderful friendships and realized I
can do just about anything if I put my mind
to it. If someone told me I would be swimming
a half of a mile in Lake Michigan, I would have
never believed it. Now, when I face a challenge
in other parts of my life, I remember what I
have accomplished (through TWT) and know that
I can get through whatever it is I am facing.
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~Joanne, age 54…I
have the confidence now to attempt other athletic
challenges and now know that my age does not
have to prevent me from learning and improving
in sports. |
~Corrine, age 34…The
program gave me a confidence that I did not
have before. It made me realize that almost
anything I put my mind to and prepare for properly
I can do. Thanks for the experience!
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~Michael, age 26…Thank
you. My confidence in myself is at an entirely
new level. I have proven to myself that I can
still compete and accomplish whatever it is
I put my mind to. I couldn’t have done
this if it weren’t for the excellent coaching
staff and all of your faith and positive reinforcement! |
~Allison, age 60…I
have always flirted with the idea of completing
a triathlon. Now I have. I don’t live
with regrets and never intend to stop reaching
new goals. Thank you for sharing your gift.
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~James, age 30…It’s
frightening to undertake something like Mrs.
T’s---The world’s largest triathlon---without
support. I will definitely continue to train
throughout the winter and participate in multiple
triathlons next summer. I’m hooked! |
~John, age 40…You
deserve all the thanks in the world. You knew
that I was terrified of the swim and not very
good at it and you transformed my confidence
and my stroke. I owe you so much because I know
that this will not be my last triathlon! |
~Meghan, age 33…The
relationships I have made and the experiences
we have shared will be talked about forever.
It just goes to show that nothing in life is
out of reach…and that everything and anything
is attainable. |
