Meghan Towers-Hall: She Does Tri March Camper of the Month

Meghan is an excellent example of what She Does Tri is all about! Her infectious energy and positive attitude helped her her achieve goals of doing triathlons and shifting to an overall healthier lifestyle. When Meghan came to camp she asked questions, offered ideas to other campers and started posting her events on the She Does Tri Facebook page to get other campers engaged. Meghan even made bracelets for all the She Does Tri girls while her husband took professional photos of the group at the Baltimore Marathon Festival.

In between all her events and busy lifestyle I caught up with Meghan for an interview. I am proud to have her as a She Does Tri graduate and look forward to seeing her at Luray Triathlon this year!

She Does Tri Graduate Millie Jackson Inspires

Millie Jackson's life has changed dramatically over the past few years on her quest to lose more than 160 pounds and adopt a healthy, active lifestyle.

In 2013, Millie will compete in her first half Ironman Triathlon in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is using her experience to help educate others about diabetes as well as raise funds for the American Diabetes Association's programs through the Ironman Foundation. Please consider donating and sharing this video with others.

Millie Jackson - Building a healthy life. from Silver Box Studio on Vimeo.

Catherine Goodrum: She Does Tri February Camper of the Month

Meet Catherine Goodrum, our Camper of the Month for February. Not only did Catherine inspire us to launch our very first She Does Tri camp in 2009, she has recently overcome her own fear of open water swimming to swim 9 miles during a swim camp.

1. What gave you the desire to do a triathlon and sign up for the She Does Tri camp?

My husband had been doing triathlon for seven years and I'd become a "tri widow." I started cycling a bit on weekends with him and enjoyed it so much that I decided to get in better aerobic shape (the only excercise I'd done for many years prior was yoga). I began doing fitness training and nutrition counseling with Krista Schultz in Timonium, MD in 2007. Shortly thereafter, I accepted a challenge from my husband to train for the bike portion of Eagleman 70.3 Triathlon. He referred me to Krista and she worked with me on strength training, nutrition and cycling workouts. The following year, I decided to train for a sprint triathlon to celebrate my 50th birthday (2009).

Happy Valentine's Day: The Benefits of Chocolate

by Krista A. Schultz, MEd, CSCS

Indulge and enjoy the positive effects of dark chocolate

Did you know that eating dark chocolate is good for you?

Made from the cocoa plant, dark chocolate contains polyphenols. Polyphenols are natural compounds found in all plant-based foods and largely contribute to the beneficial health effects of fruits and vegetables. Phytonutrients and phytochemicals in the cocoa help reduce sweet cravings and regulate the metabolism of fats.

Katie McKenzie: She Does Tri November Camper of the Month

At 29 years old Katie McKenzie was the youngest camper to attend our April camp in Baltimore, MD and is our She Does Tri November Camper of the Month!

Although she was hit by a car when she was 11 years old and has had numerous complications and surgeries since then, Katie not only completed her first sprint triathlon this year, but also completed her first International as part of the back to back Luray Triathlon Double in August.

Read more about this inpiring young woman and what drove her passion for the sport of triathlon.

Tricia Holland: She Does Tri January Camper of the Month

by Christie Carlson

How Tricia Found Triathlon (and She Does Tri)

A friend fromwork (Kelly) introduced Tricia to triathlons six years ago. Kelly had been racing triathlons since she was 17 – Tricia had never even heard of triathlons at the time. Kelly was a strong swimmer and had a bike while Tricia was a strong runner, so they started racing together as a relay team. They had a blast!

After Kelly married and became pregnant, Tricia was already hooked on the sport so Tricia bought her first bike and learned how to swim. After about a year of racing sprint triathlons, Tricia wanted to learn more so signed up for a She Does Tri camp.

Stephanie Sullivan: She Does Tri December Camper of the Month

By Christie Carlson

In 2008, Stephanie turned 40 and had her third child. The baby fat wasn’t coming off as fast as she would like and she wanted to get back to where she was before her baby. Stephanie looked for a solution and found the perfect gift for herself: She Does Tri camp.

Stephanie attended She Does Tri camp in April of 2009 as a birthday gift to herself for her 41st birthday, and Stephanie has quite the success story that makes her our December Camper of the Month!

Krista interviews April camper Christy Wyskiel

Krista recently interviewed business owner and mom Christy Wyskiel about her motivations for attending the second She Does Tri Camp coming up in Baltimore.

Here's what Christy had to say:

What gave you the desire to do a triathlon and sign up for the She Does Tri camp?

I decided to run my first triathlon for two reasons:

• As motivation to get to the gym and have a goal in sight when I jumped on the treadmill and
• To raise money for my favorite cause: Southwest Baltimore Charter School. I succeeded in raising over $15,000 for the cause, and I met you in the process!

She Does Tri graduate Ann Nicocelli Shares Her Inspiring Story

She Does Tri graduate and mom Ann Nicocelli shares her inspiring story about overcoming a brain aneurysm and becoming a triathlete. Incredible!

She Does Tri Camp Graduate Sue Weaver Wins a Turkey

She Does Tri Coach Krista Schultz recently blogged about She Does Tri graduate Sue Weaver and what she's been up to since the camp including winning a turkey at the Towson YMCA Turkey Trot in November.

If you know Dave Weaver you also know he is very energetic and enthusiastic as well as a very talented athlete and Thanksgiving morning he was more pumped up then ever! Sue, his wife was the reason for Dave’s contagious excitement….

How to Replace Your Electrolytes

by Krista Schultz

Here's Krista's article that appears in the September 2011 issue of Triathlete Magazine:

Paige Poray: She Does Tri November Camper of the Month

By Christie Carlson

As our November She Does Tri Camper of the Month, we would like you all to meet Paige Poray!

Paige is a woman of great inspiration, achievement and character. Her story is one that shows how you can start the journey into triathlons and end up 137 lbs lighter and insanely confident and sexy in your everyday life!

What sparked Paige’s interest in training for a triathlon?

Paige started her journey with triathlons after she had undergone fertility treatment and her pregnancy, she wanted to lose the weight and was inspired by her husband's engagement in triathlons.

Kathryn Cloyd: Our She Does Tri October Camper of the Month

By Christie Carlson

We’d like to introduce Kathryn Cloyd, known to her friends as KC, as our first She Does Tri Camper of The Month.

KC’s hard work, dedication and accomplishments in the world of triathlons have inspired us and hopefully will inspire you as you venture in the world of triathlon and She Does Tri.

When we told KC she had been chosen as our She Does Tri Camper of the Month she was overjoyed and enthusiastic to share her journey with us.

KC had been thinking about doing a triathlon for the past 10 years and this year she accomplished that goal...and much more.

All I could think about when I interviewed her was, “How did she do it?” Well here are her answers that I think may spark a fire in you, too!

Vickie Singer: Why she will TRI

Krista recently interviewed cancer survivor Vickie Singer who will be participating in one of our upcoming camps in Baltimore.

Vickie's smiling photo describes her personality very well. I know Vickie to be a very happy person who has much to be thankful for in her life. My first contact with Vickie was via phone and she was interested in exercise testing to determine her training zones on the bike so she could build her fitness efficiently. When I asked Vickie what her goal was she replied “To stay alive.” I will not forget how that made me feel to hear those words from her. When we met in person, Vickie’s presence alone brought a positive energy into the room.

Here is an interview with an amazing woman with a special kind of courage that I think will be contagious.

Miss Triathlete.com July 2011

Congratulations, Krista Schultz, for being selected as Miss July for Triathlete.com!

You chose Krista with your votes! The win means that she is a finalist for the Title of Miss Triathlete.com 2011. Krista will also get $100 to spend on the TYR gear of her choice.

Click HERE learn more about the personality behind the beauty in Krista's interview with Triathlete.com.