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Participant Profile
Watch this new page! Every week, while the program is running, we
would like to present a profile of one of the volunteers or
participants, so you can get to better know some of the people who are
training with you!
Are you willing to share your story? Can you recommend a friend or
fellow participant? Email
us your suggestions!
This week, meet Kara!
| Participant Profile |
| Who are you? |
My name is Kara Doerksen. I turned 35 in April and I am mom to
8 year old twin boys and a 5 year old boy. I was a SAHM until
about a 1 1/2 years ago when I became a substitute secretary with
the Public School System.
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| How did you hear about this program, and what made you
do it?? |
heard about Just Tri It when I took the learn to run clinic
at Brainsport. My coach had been involved last year and encourged
me to try it out. I have been looking for a way to lose my "baby
fat" and I really couldn't see myself running a marathon (how do
you actually keep running for that long and not get bored?). So
without allowing myself to think I signed up. |
| What will you find challenging? |
I think the most challenging thing for me is finding the time
to do extra practice inbetween. It is tough to improve without
practice. Also I thought the swimming would be a piece of cake
after swimming for most of my life. Well I have a lot to learn
yet! |
| What do you hope to get out of the program? |
Well I hope the program takes about 20 lbs out of me. I really
want to build the habit of daily physical activity and being part
of this awsome group of ladies has really helped me get started.
Just being able to say I am a triathlete is very exciting to me
lol. |
| What races, if any, are you hoping to do? |
I did the Bridge City Dualthlon, next is the Y-Not-Tri and
after that I will start registering for Moe's and Sask Marathon
and maybe the Spin off Spadina. |
View past profiles:
May 11: Kara
May 11: Erin
May 6: Vicky
May 2: Leslie
May 2: Maryann
April 23: Christina
April 21: Wilna |
