Working out in less than desirable weather conditions can be tough; especially at a time when the Las Vegas heat is at its peak or the winter months are cold and occasionally wet–the need to not make time stubbornly hangs on, decreased drive, which can present a seemingly endless supply of excuses.

Thoughts like those can make it hard to motivated yourself to actually get out and move or to finally put into action your New Year’s resolve to drop a few pounds before the summer season rolls around. Then there is Nancy Kinder, a woman of character and boundless energy.

Kinder, 49, is an Alternative Routes to Licensure Personnel staff member, 17–year veteran of CCSD, and one of the coordinators for the WellFit program since its inception. Last year, she participated in her first triathlon and placed fifth for her age category–45 to 49. Achieving such great results is incredible for a person who weighed more than 200 pounds a few years ago. Where did she get such inspiration and drive?

“WellFit inspired me for the challenge,” said Kinder. “I incorporated the goal concepts of WellFit into the goals for the triathlon.”

In addition to weather being an excuse for not following through with your goals, a spouse or loved one can blur your vision. Not for Kinder, though, who was able to stay focused on her goals with the assistance of her spouse.

“My husband joined me,” she said. “WellFit got him working, which made it easier for him to join the competition.”

Darryl Thomas

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