Throughout my twenties, I had put on over 100 lbs: from going to college, grieving the sudden passing of my father, and entering a comfortable relationship with my now-husband, I had completely let myself go. I was frequently miserable about my life and appearance, but didn’t know where to begin to change my situation.
As my thirties were approaching, I decided I was fed up with feeling sorry for myself and decided that it was time to change my life. I began calorie counting, and eventually after much of the weight was gone, began to lift and run. I lost 110 lbs in 2 years the “old fashioned way”, and became a much more active person generally.
I am a very competitive person and love challenging myself physically and mentally. When Hyrox came across my Instagram feed, I knew I had to try it, both for that challenge but also as a celebration of my new body and the things I never thought I would be able to do. I finished my first Hyrox solo in 2:32, and have dragged my friends now into doing a relay with me in a few months.
Around 10 years ago I needed an ECV to get around a theme park because I was too big and out of shape to walk long distances. Now, I’ve completed a Hyrox and am signed up for my first half marathon. When I lost the weight, I regained my life.
Published November 8, 2026
