The multisport community is filled with powerful women who are collectively forging positive change and ensuring that spirit of multisport continues to become a place for everyone. This International Women’s Day and throughout the rest of Women’s History Month, we want to shine a special light on the women who inspire us every day. Do you have a story that you know will inspire our community? Submit your story here.
USA Triathlon Member, Katie Zornes, struggled for years with depression, amplified by the loss of her mom at an early age. In adulthood, she struggled with maintaining both her physical and mental health. In 2021, she was told by a medical team that she had hypertension. Instead of focusing on the end goal, she focused on taking action, which prompted her to create her list of 22 hard things to complete in 2022.
In her words, “Instead of making a goal to lose weight, I decided to meet myself where I was. I started with one hard thing: brushing my hair every day. My courage grew from there, and that’s when I made my list: 22 Hard Things in 2022. I made the list to chase my joy, feel better, and remind myself how capable I am. As I shared my story on Instagram and TikTok, my life transformed. Now I’m on a mission to convince others that they can do hard things and that they are strong, capable, and worthy of the life they want to lead, just as they are.”
One hard thing Katie did was a triathlon, where her smile and feeling of accomplishment radiated throughout her entire race. With over 200,000 followers across her Instagram and TikTok, it’s safe to say Katie’s story is continuing to change the lives of those who encounter her both during her adventures and online. We can’t wait to see follow along as Katie completes her 23 Hard Things in 2023.
Team Go Big
Multisport is for everyone, and USA Triathlon Clubs like Team Go Big are helping our community continue to advocate for body acceptance and creating an environment that all bodies are welcome, supported and important. What these athletes and many others are doing to ensure that our sport has a place for everyone embodies International Women's Day 2023's theme: #EmbraceEquity.
