03/16/2026
Meet Jo-Ann! JTI Alum and volunteer!
About Jo-Ann:
I wanted to share a bit about my journey with Just-Tri-It, which began in 2023 when I found myself craving something new and exciting in my life. One day, while scrolling through Facebook, an ad for Just-Tri-It popped up. On a whim—and feeling unusually confident—I signed up, only to spend the next three months anxiously anticipating what I had gotten myself into.
At the time, I definitely didn’t consider myself an athlete. I had dabbled in running, always thinking I should love it, but never really did enough to stick with it. My biking experience was limited to a single ride each year, and as for swimming, well—I wasn’t a fan of water and barely considered myself a swimmer. When the orientation rolled around, I showed up with plenty of doubts, wondering what I was doing, but I decided to persevere.
What I found was an incredible community of women, unlike any I had experienced before. The support and encouragement to push myself each week was truly transformative. When I crossed the finish line after my first triathlon, I was hooked—the sense of accomplishment surpassed anything I’d felt before. Inspired, I returned for a second year, determined to improve my skills (with a healthy dose of humor about it!), and last year I took the leap to volunteer, eager to share that same support and encouragement with other amazing women.
I still don’t run fast or far, but I enjoy biking much more now, and my relationship with the swim is a mix of love and hate—though I’m proud to say I haven’t drowned yet! Each year has brought new challenges and rewards, and the sense of community keeps me coming back. I’m excited to volunteer again this year and can’t wait to meet everyone new to the group. Thank you for letting me share my story—I hope it helps inspire you to join us and discover what you’re capable of.
Looking forward to another great season!
You can register for the JTI 12-week triathlon training program for women until March 27th. Link here:
Just Tri-It – Saskatoon Triathlon Club https://share.google/zs6ivQ622bxgLGMNR
