Women Takes On Weight Loss, Cancer To Compete In Triathlon

We all have goals -- big ones, small ones and everything in-between. And there's no better feeling than when you cross the finish line in a race you've run with yourself. Sick and tired of struggling with knee troubles, hip pain and a weight problem -- Cheryl Jestis decided to change her life.

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We all have goals — big ones, small ones and everything in-between. And there’s no better feeling than when you cross the finish line in a race you’ve run with yourself. Sick and tired of struggling with knee troubles, hip pain and a weight problem — Cheryl Jestis decided to change her life.

Click here to read about Jestis’ journey to competing in triathlon at Espn.com.

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