# @orangetheory on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CiK1CLLOWYE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/14749253-orangetheory-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-09-06T14:48:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Orangetheory Fitness (@orangetheory) — https://gondola.cc/orangetheory

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#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’t matter. It was Me vs. Me. I still had the support of everyone cheering me on, every row, rep, and step along the way. 

Something that still gives me chills to this day was my last 0.5 miles [on the tread]. I will never forget it. Ashley, one of the coaches at our studio who had already finished the DriTri, jumped back up on the tread next to me. We ran side by side through the finish line. 

Not only was #DriTri the day I completely and wholeheartedly fell in love with otfthirdward, it was also the day I learned to believe in myself. I learned to never sell myself short. I CAN in fact do very hard things. I initially did it and kept going because someone else believed in me, but now, I show up to every class, every benchmark, and sign myself up for every challenge because I finally have faith in myself. I truly believe that DriTri is the reason for that.” 🧡💪🏼🍊

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