QT2 Systems - My Greatest Moment - Season 2, Episode 7 - Lori Comber

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Have you ever looked back at a day in your life, and said "WOW - I Can't Believe I did That!"? In this podcast series, listen to QT2 athletes tell the stories of how they achieved goals that they once never dreamed possible.

Season 2, Episode 7 features QT2 athlete Lori Comber, coached by Courtney Kutler. On October 19, 2024, Lori crossed the line of IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in a time of 5:39:08. Setting a huge PR and smashing her season time goal by more than 20 minutes. Even more special, she crossed the finish line with her friend and triathlon partner Erica, making it a storybook ending.

As a child, Lori never imagined this day. Growing up on a farm, Lori was an overweight child and started smoking when she was 15. In high school, she could not run a mile. In her early 20s, Lori made the decision to take steps to get healthier. She started with a spin class at the local YMCA, and before long, she was a regular. After seven years of near daily spin classes, she decided to give outdoor cycling a try. She bought a bike and signed up for AMBBR through Team in Training. She found a new love, and over the course of the next few years, rode whenever she could. At 35, Lori married and started a family. With less available time, Lori put down her bike and decided to start running. As her kids got older, she decided that she wanted to give triathlon a try. After a few races, she met her future triathlon partner Erica. Together they raced their first IRONMAN 70.3 race in 2021 (deferred from 2020). Lori continued with the 70.3 distance the next couple of years, improving with each one, but not able to put together the race she wanted. Working with Coach Courtney Kutler, 2024 would be her breakout year. She set a private goal to beat the 6 hour mark. She did it!

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