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pro sports club<br />
finish line<br />
My Journey to Become a<br />
Triathlete<br />
By Eliza Arango-Vargus<br />
After losing almost 70 pounds in the 20/20 LifeStyles program<br />
with the assistance of my personal trainer, Penelope Thompson, I<br />
wanted to keep moving forward.<br />
Penelope made exercising fun and helped me find my “inner<br />
athlete.” She pushed my limits to a higher standard. I also had a<br />
great support system that cheered me on even when achieving the<br />
smallest milestone and made me accountable to being successful.<br />
Penelope, being a triathlete, always talked about how much<br />
she enjoyed the sport. I thought if Penelope, at age 60, could<br />
compete at the top of her age group, perhaps I could participate<br />
in this sport too. So, during the program, I began running on the<br />
treadmill. This gradually evolved into running outdoors together.<br />
The distances increased and my time improved. Before long, I<br />
realized that I actually enjoyed running.<br />
To become a triathlete, though, I needed to branch out to<br />
swimming and cycling as well. I was ready for more challenge.<br />
Penelope recommended that I consider joining the <strong>PRO</strong> <strong>Sports</strong><br />
<strong>Club</strong> Triathlon Team. I went to my first TRI Team meeting<br />
Photos: Aaron Dixon Photograph<br />
48 <strong>PRO</strong> PULSE MAY \\ JUNE 2013
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