Sue Reynolds transformed from a morbidly obese person at 335 pounds to sixth in the world (and first American) at the World Triathlon Championship, competing on behalf of the United States.  Along the way, she lost 200 pounds and discovered what it takes to transform from a lifelong fitness lackie to a high performing triathlete.

Sue’s book, The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith, provides insight into the motivations and attitudes that make personal, institutional, and societal transformation possible.  Sue shares her weight loss, fitness, and spiritual journeys with humility and humor, and is thrilled when others share that her journey inspired them to begin a journey of their own.  Sue is donating first-year proceeds from the book to USA Triathlon Foundation whose mission is to “transform lives through sport.”

Sue provides motivational talks at conferences and other events across the country.  As she shares her triathlon story, she includes lessons learned from twenty years of teaching community leadership teams about the process of data-driven change, and invites audience members to apply that process to a transition they would like to make.  Sue’s main message is that we all have what it takes to become the person we wish to be.