Always looking to improve- Houston

I've been competing in triathlon since 2008. After surviving melanoma at age 27, I made several realizations about my life. The one quote that resides within me is to "live the life you love, love the life you live." Through this mantra, I try to focus on remaining in the present and to enjoy what is happening now. As I was finishing up my treatment/surgeries I had a friend that had just finished a race and my first thought was, "I could do it better/faster than her!" Yes, I'm competitive and type A!

In 2010, I started working as a group fitness instructor and leading group triathlon workouts at the YMCA. As I grew as an instructor, I was given the task of leading the Houston Kids Triathlon team and the Summer Youth Triathlon Team. Continuing on this path, I recently became a USA Triathlon Certified Coach and I am about to take my Certified Personal Training exam with NASM.

I am hoping to meet some great athletes and build a support group of like-minded individuals. When I started, I was in the Athena division and have worked my way down to the Age Group. I'm still competitive and keep striving to be stronger, faster, and the best person God intended.