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              About / News / 2018 / July / Meet Kathleen Baran

              Meet Kathleen Baran

              July 16, 2018

              Meet Kathleen Baran. Her very first Triathlon experience was the Sage City Triathlon. Let’s hear her story!

              “My name is Kathleen and I’ve been a registered dietitian at Kirby for 3 years now. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, spending time with my pets, and being outdoors! I have done it the last two years, once individual and once as a team. I will tell you about my first individual experience!

              A few of my co-workers were doing triathlons and invited me to start training with them as I was a swimmer in high school. We trained all summer in preparation for it. I figured I’d give it a try as something new and because I was already comfortable swimming.

              I expected it to be challenging as I am neither a runner nor a cyclist. My biggest fear was falling off the bike or getting a flat! Luckily, neither of those things happened.

              My experience was fantastic! I completed it with my best time and even placed 3rd in my age group. I exceeded my own expectations by completing something that was outside of my comfort zone. What started out as an extra activity to just swim with a team turned into a great experience that helped me get stronger both athletically and mentally.

              Give it a shot! Anyone can do it, and even if there is a portion you are uncomfortable with, get a group together and do it as a team! It’s a lot of fun and you get the benefits of physical activity too”

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