Welcome to F4L Triathlete: Tanja

Tanja has only recently signed up with F4L Triathlon Coaching... she is based in Finland, but she is already feeling part of this inspirational team.

Why do you do Triathlon: I used to be a real gym rat competing in body fitness but colleagues in Suunto introduced me to Triathlon 2014. I was completely hooked from the first go.  I am progress orientated experience hunter that get´s bored easily. Triathlon feeds in to all of my passions nicely which is ultimately my driver to do it. I also do swimrun races, trail running and MTB.

What is your sporting back ground: I have been active all my life but most of my hobbies have been short lived. When I was a kid I did horseback riding and in adult life everything from dancing, martial arts, aerobic..you name it, I have tried it. I competed 2010-2014 in national level in Body fitness (Figure). But never have done endurance sports before 2014 so still a total newbie.

What attracted you to F4L: Training Peaks match service.

Super happy to find this team and excited to join!

What are your targets: Since I am a mom to 2- and 10-year old girls, wife and career woman, triathlon sits 4th in my priority list. That been said the aim for now is to keep improving in each discipline but in balance and to have fun! Also would like to shed still some baby weight for next summer :). I have more serious goals also in mind but later in life.

Favorite motivational quote: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!"

Favorite training song / music track: I am 90`s disco kind a gal.