Huntersville group holds triatholon with the goal of helping other women prioritize health

HUNTERSVILE, N.C. — Dozens of women gathered on Sunday to participate in a triathlon in Huntersville.

Mothers, grandmothers, and sisters came together, saying, ‘Yes, I can!’ as they joined the Tri It for Life Huntersville triathlon.

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To compete, these triathletes trained for weeks to swim, bike, and run along the course.

“The main goal is to prioritize their health through multi-sport training, so it’s a 12-week training program,” Michelle Boyd with Tri for Life Huntersville said. “We teach ladies to put themselves first. To practice self-care and self-care is not selfish.”

Tri for Life was started by Charlotte OB-GYN Dr. Alyse Kelly-Jones with the goal of helping other working women create a greater work-life balance.

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