The USA Triathlon Foundation and Fortress Press have announced that ‘The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith’, by Team USA age group triathlete Sue Reynolds, is now available for purchase.
The debut book follows Reynolds’ four-year journey as she lost 200 pounds, transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to that of a triathlete who competes at ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships. ‘Reynolds began her fitness journey as a grandmother in her late 50s, proving that it’s never too late to transform your life.’
Proceeds from the book’s first year of sales will benefit the USA Triathlon Foundation and help support its mission, which is to transform lives through sport by providing opportunities to swim, bike and run.
“Sue Reynolds is one of the USA Triathlon Foundation’s most inspiring ambassadors, and we are honoured that she has chosen to donate proceeds from ‘The Athlete Inside’ to the foundation to support our mission,” said David Deschenes, USA Triathlon Foundation Executive Director.
“Sue’s story of self-belief and perseverance teaches us that we are all capable of much more than we may think. Her commitment to give back through this initiative will help us encourage others and continue to transform lives through sport, just as Sue experienced.”
From her first walk to the neighbour’s mailbox to earning a personal best finish of sixth in her age group at the 2017 ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, ‘Sue Reynolds discovered the joy of conquering fear and pride to find that the best version of herself had been there all along.’
“I wrote ‘The Athlete Inside’ in hope that my story and the proceeds from the book would help others,” Reynolds said. “The kindness of so many people within the triathlon community had helped me so much, especially as a beginning triathlete, and I wanted to extend that kindness to others.
“The USA Triathlon Foundation was a perfect fit for the book’s proceeds. I love the foundation’s mission, to help others transform their lives through triathlon. The USA Triathlon Foundation’s work is making a difference in people’s lives.”
Since 2014, Reynolds has competed in six USA Triathlon National Championship events and represented Team USA on the world stage on four occasions, finishing no lower than 12th in her age group.
“Sue Reynolds has inspired many in the USA Triathlon family by sharing her transformative journey, and ‘The Athlete Inside’ provides an even bigger platform to reach those both within and outside the multisport community,” said Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon CEO.
“Her infectious personality and incredible determination are evident as she shares how she tapped into the strength she had all along.”
The book is now available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and Broadleaf Books.
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