The buzz phrase today: inactive to active athlete. WGN TV host, Jane Monzures, of the Living Healthy Chicago show (11:30 am on Sundays) shot us questions all morning:
How do you do it? How does someone who’s inactive – doesn’t exercise at all- get off the couch and start?
We met this morning at Lake Shore Athletic club on Fullerton to tell all. Women who Libby and I featured in our book, Tri The Journey, told some of their secrets on camera- their life story and how getting active and doing a triathlon changed their lives in many ways.
Joni, Nancy & Pam – all amazing women who have inspiring stories to tell. Nancy – how she went from mom of three to doing an Ironman- giving herself a gift of health that made her an even better mom and wife. Nancy jumped into the pool to tell Jane her story, with Greg doing all the lighting and camera work. Jane, who has an awesome smile, listened intently to each of our stories and advice.
We headed into the spin room with Joni to tell her story of how, at age 59, came to do a triathlon. She learned to swim, and bike and speed walks the run. Joni’s now done 8 tri’s and still going. She had the desire and keeps on going. Afterward, we got some “B” roll tape of Joni on the spin bike with me coaching…
Then off to the track to interview Pam- how becoming a triathlete helped her find her true calling (see my previous post). She went from advertising sales turned actress and voice over talent. WOW! All because she gained confidence in herself to so something she’s never done before and to take ownership of her life.
Libby and I ran on the track with her – whew! The power of three!
Then to the weight room where Libby and I had the spotlight. Jane shot us question after question – what does it take to get into the habit of exercising? (Jane’s in the groove – she loves to kick box and works out 6 days a week!) What does it mean to be an athlete? What can you do to become active if you are inactive?
It takes baby steps some days….it takes some desire, a program, a goal, some support. But let’s get people moving – and it’s OK to SWEAT! Learn MORE by watching the show…
Check out the show on Sunday, November 6th at 11:30….you’ll see our segment all from our 4 hour taping!
GET INSPIRED!
