Triathlon Adventures Across America

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>What happens when an empty-nest couple turns a passion for road trips and the outdoors into their next adventure together?</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> In </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Triathlon Adventures Across America</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> Terry and Joy VanderWert embark on an extraordinary quest to complete a triathlon in all 50 states-turning each race into an opportunity for adventure discovery and adding to the memories from their 50 years of marriage.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>From 2011 to 2023 the couple crisscrossed the country experiencing both well-known tourist attractions and hidden gems meeting new friends and reconnecting with family and existing friends. As Terry raced Joy often volunteered-sometimes having the more interesting stories to tell. Along the way they navigated career transitions cross-country moves and the challenges of endurance sports proving that it's never too late to embrace a new adventure.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>This heartfelt memoir is a testament to resilience active aging and the joy of shared experiences. Readers will find:</span></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Inspiration for Active Aging - Terry's triathlon journey which began in his late 50s proves that fitness and adventure have no age limit.</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>A Front-Row Seat to America - Through their travels the VanderWerts uncover the beauty diversity and unexpected magic of all 50 states.</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The Power of Partnership - More than a travelogue this story highlights how shared goals and adventures strengthen relationships.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>For anyone who loves travel endurance sports or uplifting stories of transformation </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Triathlon Adventures Across America</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> is a celebration of living boldly and intentionally-one swim bike and run at a time.</span></p>