“Ramblin’ Rose was the best experience I ever had! It was more than just a race to me, it was a sense of worth.” I’m going through a real life change since my divorce. God has really shown me a new direction in my life. I’ve spent many years
“The entire event was so memorable for me and was just overall an outpouring of support and love from the co-participants, volunteers and loved ones.” My daily routine prior to joining a gym that led to my decision to participate in Ramblin’ Rose was as follows: get off work,
“Amidst a busy season of competing, I knew that the excitement and inspiration involved with a Ramblin’ Rose event would be unparalleled.” Balancing work and training is a constant battle, but I strongly believe you should make the time to pursue a passion. For me, this means 4 a.m.
“I've never done a 5k; this race was my first ever!” I was living in Hawaii and had to move home because I was having severe health problems. I took one trip to a cardiologist and had to have emergency open-heart surgery. Doctors couldn't believe I was still alive.
“The encouragement and inspiration that you feel from other women is motivating and empowering. It is awesome to experience the challenge and feeling of success when you finish.” Stephanie wanted to improve her health and habits during her senior year of high school before going away to college. We
“I was also inspired by my son’s recent bone marrow transplant to do what I didn’t think I could do.” I had never swam laps before and had to learn how to do that. Also, I had been battling plantar fasciitis for over a year and got acupuncture to
“The women of Ramblin’ Rose and Tri It For Life are the most amazing group of people you will ever meet. The race is filled with so much energy and support you will want to run/walk/crawl across that finish line and scream ‘I am a triathlete!’” My most memorable
“The positivity that is instilled once you cross that finish line stays with you and spills over into daily life.” I was initially recruited by friends to join “Tri It For Life” because I was looking for a big fitness goal to keep me motivated. I am constantly telling
“Be prepared to be empowered, celebrated and uplifted, because the race truly is a celebration of you.” I have to put the disclaimer out there that I had never considered myself an athlete and while I wanted to test my limits I knew I wasn’t ready to run a
“Training and the race help you bring your best forward. You can apply this to all areas in your life. It is also a great way to stay fit without taking up a lot of time.” I first participated in Ramblin’ Rose nine years ago because of my brother, a fantastic triathlete.
