#DriTri was single-handedly the most difficult but also the most rewarding challenge Tanya has ever done. This is her story.
“[My head coach] came up to me after a class and wanted me to give it a try. She truly believed I could do it. I laughed at her. I thought she was crazy. I could barely run one mile, let alone run a 5K, and AFTER a 2000m row AND 300 floor exercises. But I eventually caved and let her sign me up.
I didn’t want to let her down.
Once the first heat started, I was shocked to see the amount of support pouring out for everyone. People cheered EVERYONE on, whether they rowed, ran, walked, tried to hit a PR, or simply tried to finish. When someone got close to finishing their tread distance, they had a little entourage behind them cheering even louder to help them get through the finish line. They did that for Every. Single. Person.
I was almost excited (but still nervous) by the time it was my turn to go. I realized I would be the last one to finish. But it didn...