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@committedchrissy

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✨swim, bike, run, have fun✨
@team_varlo Chicago Captain 👋
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Happy 11 year health-a-versary to me! Giving myself the gift of health was the best gift I could have given my 27 year old self. I’m so grateful for her and all the years since!

#healthanniversary #transformation #weightlossjourney #triathlon #triathlete #swimbikerun #fitnesstransformation #triathlontraining #triathlonlife by @committedchrissy

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2 years ago

I started this account eight years ago because I wanted a place to document my day to day.

At the time, my account was mostly focused on weight loss. I shared meals, recipes, progress, workouts, and eventually became more about training, triathlons, races, and all the little things that came with that.

What I ended up loving most was having a record of it all, because when I looked back, I could actually see how much could change when I just kept doing small things consistently. I could see the things that once felt hard become normal, and the things I never thought I’d be able to do become things I was actually doing. I went from running my first 5K to doing multiple half Ironmans.

Now I’m six weeks postpartum, and I feel like I’m at the beginning of another one of those chapters. 📚

Right now, my progress looks pretty basic. I’m going for walks, doing physical therapy for my hip, rebuilding my core, getting stronger, and my next goal is to get on my bike trainer for 10 minutes.

I do have longer term goals I’m excited about. I want to feel strong again because I know I’ll need that as a mom. And I also want to eventually start training again.

I have some pretty fun things to work toward in 2027. I want to do the USAT Multisport National Championships in the spring, then USAT Triathlon Nationals and the Chicago Triathlon next August.

But I’m not in a rush to get there and I doubt it will be on a perfect timeline. Honestly, they may not even happen.

I mostly just want to start documenting the process again, like the small milestones, what I can do now, and all the little things that might not seem like much in the moment but could feel pretty incredible when I look back a year from now.

So I think that’s what this account is going to be again. Hopefully a place to start small, keep showing up, get stronger, and see what I surprise myself with next!

Stay tuned for the journey!

#postpartumjourney
#postpartumfitness
#triathlete
#triathlontraining by @committedchrissy

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The 2026 race season looked a bit different this year, but it had the absolute BEST finish line. 💕

Welcome to the swim, bike, run club Elise Cecilia! 🏊‍♀️🚲🏃‍♀️

#triathlon #pregnancy #triathlontraining #babyonboard by @committedchrissy

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17 days ago

Illinois State Master’s Swim Meet! 20 weeks pregnant edition! 🤰🏼

After a very limited stint on a swim team in the 5th grade…where I quit. I now pay money to spend the whole weekend swimming! 🤣

This year I signed up for 6 events - 3 of which I’ve never done before - the 500 free, 200 back, and 100 IM!

Grateful for a body that can keep moving and a community that makes this so inclusive and fun!

#swim #swimming #mastersswimming #pregnant #pregnantlife by @committedchrissy

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6 months ago

17 weeks along now and still moving! I’m really proud of that. 🎉

This was my first run outside in the ☀️ in a while, and it came after 9.5 hours of sleep, which is clearly just part of my training now 😂 That also makes it a wrap on week 2 of tri club this season 💪

I have no idea how long I’ll make it through the season, but I’m focused on honoring where my body is and staying consistent in whatever way that looks like right now.

And my first bump photo is officially in the books! 📸

#triathlon #triathlete #swimbikerun #pregnancy #pregnanttriathlete

@team_varlo by @committedchrissy

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6 months ago

Our next big race: Parenthood. Expected arrival September 2026! 🏁

I’m so excited to finally share that a little training partner will be joining us later this year! 🎉

The road to this moment hasn’t been simple. The past few years have included infertility treatments, multiple rounds of IVF, early morning appointments, injections, and a lot of waiting and hoping in between.

At times it also meant stepping back from the parts of racing and training that I love. I didn’t sign up for races because we never quite knew what the next month might look like and training often had to shift when my body needed something different.

In many ways, the journey felt a lot like endurance sport. It meant showing up even when things were hard, navigating setbacks, and leaning on patience and support to keep moving forward.

I’m especially grateful for the community around this sport that helped keep me grounded through it all. 💕💕💕

We’re holding this moment with a lot of gratitude. We know the path to building a family can look many different ways, and we’re thinking of and rooting for everyone who is on that journey.

For now, we’re just soaking in the joy and excitement of this next chapter. Our greatest adventure yet begins this year!! 🥰

#ivfjourney #ivf #triathlon #triathlete #swimbikerun #futuretriathlete by @committedchrissy

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2025 was a full year in the best way. 😎

I moved my body a lot and trusted it through four egg retrievals and a few triathlons. Despite being able to train in spurts, I somehow finished the year with a higher FTP than where I started. 💪 And I joined a masters swim team and swam my first-ever meet. 🎉

Somewhere in between all of that, we bought a house and moved, which has been amazing!

Excited to see what 2026 has in store!

#triathlon #tritraining #swimbikerun #triathlete #ivfjourney #teamvarlo #triathlonlife #triathlonmotivation by @committedchrissy

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What an energizing weekend with the Varlo crew at the 2026 Leadership Summit! ⚡️

There’s something special about being surrounded by people who bring passion, purpose, and community to everything they do. I’m feeling inspired and excited for 2026!

@team_varlo #TeamVarlo #Triathlon #furthertogether by @committedchrissy

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a year ago

🌟 Chicago Triathlon Weekend 2025 🌟

💥 One of the most iconic races in the Midwest… made even better with @team_varlo in town for our annual team event!

An absolute blast of a weekend — racing, cheering, laughing, and making memories all across the city. Nothing beats showing up and having fun with this crew. 💙⚡

#teamvarlo #furthertogether #chicagotriathlon #swimbikerun #triathlon #triathlete #triathlonlife #chitri by @committedchrissy

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✨2025 USA Triathlon National Champs✨

The year there wasn’t a race! Unfortunately Milwaukee and the surrounding area got completely flooded overnight. So the race was, as it should have been, cancelled.

But that didn’t stop the party! Team Varlo showed up and brought the hype, as usual 🎉

To make up for the race blues, I did my own sprint tri on Monday morning. Complete with T1 and T2 out of the back of my car 🤣 I can’t say it was easy, doing a triathlon completely alone… but I am glad I got out there and did it!

Sometimes the medals and finish lines don’t happen, but the community and the love of the sport are always worth celebrating!

#triathlon #triathlete #teamvarlo #furthertogether #swimbikerun #medalmonday by @committedchrissy

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I’ve been using @wetrihard for over a year and I’m so glad they’re finally in stores at @dickssportinggoods. No more waiting for shipping and you get 30% cash back when you scan your receipt.

These are made for swimmers and triathletes to help remove chlorine and saltwater and keep your hair and skin healthy. They’re vegan, dermatologist-tested, and they actually work.

Grab some next time you’re out. Your skin and hair will thank you.

#Swimming #Swimmer #SwimCare #TriathleteLife #ChlorineProtection #PostSwimRoutine #CleanSkinAfterSwim #SwimHairCare #TriHard #SwimLife #HealthyHairHealthySkin by @committedchrissy

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Second place at the Fox Lake Sprint Triathlon! 🎉

This race will always mean a little more to me. Growing up in Fox Lake, it’s always fun to race past my old high school, friends’ houses, and the places I spent so much time as a kid.

I wasn’t sure I’d even make it to the start line, but glad I could! I had my second egg retrieval for IVF last week, and my body is still feeling it. The goal was simple: show up, listen to my body, and do what I could. My heart rate was through the roof early, had to stop a few times on the swim, the bike felt harder than it should, and by the run, I had to lean into my 4-1 intervals and take walk breaks.

It wasn’t my strongest race, but it was one I’m incredibly proud of. Sometimes the real win is just showing up, and a spot on the podium was the unexpected bonus!

Huge shout out to my parents who spectated the bike course, all my CAC Triathlon Club peeps who make every day working out at 6am better, and Alex for all his support! #community #medalmonday #swimbikerun #triathlon #triathlete #triathlonmotivation #ivfjourney by @committedchrissy

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