Women's Tri - the power of women shines through!

"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves"-Thomas Edison

What he failed to mention is that sometimes we don't realize what we are capable of until a catastrophe of epic (oh alright, minor) proportions forces us to. If you've ever been sitting on the fence deciding about this event - sit no longer.

Take a look at these "Why do you tri?" responses:

• To prove to my husband that I'm strong!
What a freeing feeling to have control over the path I will take to be healthy! I can choose to eat right and exercise, or to not do it. I am making a choice for health so that I am around to nurture my most beloved treasures-my husband and children
• I enjoy the camaraderie of training with friends and feeling the satisfaction of having met the challenge of a tri.
• To conquer my fears, to challenge myself, for the confidence that I gain when I complete a difficult task
• It's my first time and I want to challenge myself. I have no desire for a marathon and hopefully this will meet the challenge.
• I tri because I think I'm the type willing to push the limits of my own abilities. I know what it takes to reach my potential to improve..and it's hard. It hurts. It's not pleasant, but the rewards I reap are unmeasurable.
• To keep up with my Mom - she's 53 and can run circles around me on a road bike!
• It has always been a dream of mine.
• It gives me something to work and train hard for. It is my motivation!
• I want to feel that sense of accomplishment from completing something physically challenging for me.
• This is my 1st one. I've always wanted to do it so I set a goal and hope I meet it.
• To begin leading a healthy life and be an example to my family.
• It's a great way to keep in shape and cope with stress! It makes me feel good and its a great hobby that my husband and I do together.
• Keeps me working out so I don't get overweight. It's an activity I can do with my husband to keep us both fit.
• If you never have a goal in life, how are you to succeed in anything?

The Fans:

• Triathlon fans are active, well educated, evenly split between genders and encompass all age groups.

Some statistics:

• 54% of triathlon fans are between the ages of 16 & 34
• 57% of triathlon households earn more than $43,000 annually
• 47% of triathlon fans are university educated
• 63% of triathlon fans have no dependants and a high disposable income
• 75% of triathlon fans are either white collar workers or blue collar managers.
• 77% of triathlon fans are active sport participants
• The majority own their own home & car
• Most are computer & internet savvy