27 Years and Still Loving
Triathlons
I am
pretty sure if you would of told me in 1985 that I was still going to be racing
triathlons I would have said No Way! I
could not fathom racing for that many years, heck I have been racing before
most of my teammates were born and almost as long as I was a teacher! I continue to love triathlons and the
sporting life it provides for me. In
fact, I really hope to be racing well into my 80’s!
Here is
why I am still involved. First of all
have I mentioned that I LOVE the sport of triathlons for the friends I have met
along the way. It has been an incredible
journey meeting and getting to know so many unique people . I go back and race
some of my first races I even participated in while living in Michigan, and see
the same friends year after year. That
is so amazing to me. I so enjoy meeting
new friends along the way, just like my SOAS teammates!
Secondly,
I love being fit and healthy especially as I am aging at the same time. Going
in for my annual physical I love to hear the doctor say, “I wish more of my
patients were active”…of course she still thinks I am a little on the extreme
end of active!
Lastly,
it was so very important for me to be a role model for my girls. All three of my girls were active athletes as
they grew up and as adults they continue to participate in healthy
lifestyles.
At the end of the day, your health is almost
as important as family and happiness.
Guard your health like you would you family and you too will be in this
sport for 27 years and counting!!
Laura
Sophiea
Team
SOAS Ambassador
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