Chicago, Illinois
| Primary Discipline(s) | Triathlon, Road Running, Hiking, Yoga |
| Bucket List Race | All 5 world major marathons! Still trying to decide on a location for my first full IRONMAN :) |
| Post-Race Drink | Chocolate milk |
| Off-Day Activity | Reading, playing video/board games, checking out a new restaurant/coffee shop |
Hey there! My name is Hope, I'm originally from Wisconsin but now live in Chicago, where I work as a configurations analyst at a software company. Growing up, I always participated in musicals and choir, and firmly believed that I was simply not "athletic." In 2015, a friend challenged me to run a half marathon, and in a moment of temporary insanity I agreed, and my life was forever changed! A few years later, I pushed myself to try my first triathlon and I fell in love -- with the feeling of accomplishing something I previously thought was impossible, and proving to myself that I am capable of so much more than I realize. Outside of endurance sports, I love to travel, read, and I still love musical! I'm also a big Harry Potter fan :)