“Friends that I have invited have said, ‘OMG I can’t do that!’ I then feel more proud as I respond ‘If I can do it, anyone can!’” Joline Hodges, 57 | Durham, NC | Recovery Room RN In 2005 two nursing colleagues invited me to participate in the Virginia Beach Half
“In 2011 my Mom asked me to participate in a Ramblin' Rose triathlon for the first time and, though I had never done a triathlon before, I felt that I could do it with the motivation of my Mom next to me the whole way!” Rachel Hodges, 28 | Florence,
“I was assigned to photograph the 2014 Winston-Salem Ramblin' Rose race and loved the energy and the sense of empowerment that everyone had.” Yesenia Bocanegra, 31 | Durham, NC | Photographer Seeing women of all ages was the one thing that really made me decide to want to complete one of
An emerging race opportunity in the region, Upstate South Carolina’s Mountains to Main Street event, provides athletes an early season, close to home half distance triathlon or half marathon event. This locally owned and managed race features a boutique feel with value pricing. The point to point half distance
Ramblin’ Rose Winston-Salem The SWIM | 225 Yards The swim takes place in the beautiful aquatic facility of the YWCA. Participants will exit the pool area to the transition area, located just outside of the pool. The BIKE | 8 Miles - (2) 4-Mile Loops This 2-loop bike course will
By Dana Ayers When I trained for my first marathon, I used cycling as my cross training activity of choice. However, cycling is still a cardio activity. What I lacked – and what I assume many runners and triathletes may lack – was solid strength and flexibility training. I’ve
“It's so moving that I have tears in my eyes many times.” Sabine Farer-Buers, 45 | Pittsboro, NC | Geriatric Nurse, Duke certified Integrative Health Coach, & Front Store Manager at Southern Village Pharmacy When I moved from Spain to the United States almost 10 years ago, I just had lost my
“Haley and I have been participating in Ramblin’ Rose Triathlons for six years. We have completed them with our mom, grandma, cousin, and aunt and we keep coming back for more.” Tirion & Haley Sheafor, 22 | Mt. Pleasant, SC | Swim Coaches & Teachers Haley and I have been participating
“Training for the race was much more important to me than just going to the gym and aimlessly working out without an end goal in mind.” Chelsea Sullivan, 30 | Chapel Hill, NC | Neuroscientist I first heard of Ramblin' Rose on a large poster at my gym. I was very out
Ramblin’ Rose South Charlotte The SWIM | 200 Yards Your race kicks off with a 200 yard swim in the INDOOR pool of the Harris YMCA. There will be dual start for the swim, starting with the strongest/fastest swimmers. Just take a deep breath, take the plunge, find your
