“Whether you finish first or last, you leave with a feeling of major accomplishment!” Angelina Stevenson, 46 | Charlotte, NC Wow! It’s been two years since my first Ramblin’ Rose. How time flies when you are having fun!! After hearing so many people rave about Ramblin' Rose, I decided to
There is a story behind every first triathlon. Yes, there are some good stories about standing on the edge of the pool or on the shore of a lake or other body of water wondering how in the world you arrived at this moment when suddenly the starting gun
“The women who participated came in all sizes, ages, colors and abilities.” Tatiana Haas-Castro, 49 | Clayton, NC Well, October 5th was a big day for me. I competed in the Ramblin’ Rose triathlon as part of the “Fantabulous Trio” relay team. The women who participated came in all sizes,
“I am so proud of myself because I have accomplished something that I never gave any thought to when I was young.” Martha Butler, 67 | Pinehurst, NC I am a triathlete. I have participated in four Ramblin' Rose events from 2006 to 2014. I participated in the Chapel Hill event
Photo by Beatrice Yaxley for Tamara Lackey Photography Self-esteem is not for sale. You can’t buy it. But you can cultivate it – from within yourself, through personal experience. There are a lot of opportunities to buy products and services that make you feel better today – and, believe
Approaching the finish with my friend, Julie Wesner, and husband, David Peet. Photo by Tamara Lackey So excited to see that Ramblin' Rose medal…we worked hard for it! Photo by Tamara Lackey A moment and feeling I will never, ever forget. Photo by Tamara Lackey Thank you Ramblin' Rose
PHOTO CREDIT - Erin Costa for Tamara Lackey Photography Poughkeepsie, New York, native Helen Antipov, 47, has been running about four years and is the owner of Comfort Keepers, an in-home care provider for seniors in Durham and Orange counties. Antipov says she likes to runs to stay in
PHOTO CREDIT - Erin Costa for Tamara Lackey Photography A cross-country runner in high school, 44-year-old Marvin Alston got back into running recently to get into shape and start living a healthier lifestyle. In 2012, he ran his first 5k since high school and has been running ever since.
Photos by Erin Costa of Tamara Lackey Photography The Runners: John O'Hollaren, 25, is from Bend, Oregon, and is an electrical engineer. Adrian Stewart (wearing the hat) is 44 and from Charlotte, North Carolina. Stewart is a banker. O’Hollaren’s favorite distance is the half-marathon and his favorite
Twenty-nine-year-old Crystal Perkins is an orthopaedic surgery resident in Charlotte, North Carolina. While balancing work and training is a constant battle for this triathlete preparing for Ironman Chattanooga this month, she believes you should make time to pursue a passion. For Perkins, this means 4 a.m. workouts. “Commitment and
