Episode 27:From Health Scare to Ironman: Kree’s Journey

09/04/2025 1h 33min

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In this episode of Rolling With Tay Podcast, I sit down with LaKreisha “Kree” Jean, an endurance athlete who is a member of national endurance groups Varlo, Fast Chix, Black Girl Do Bike (BGDB), and Black Girls Swim!shares her inspiring journey into multi-sport racing. She opens up about overcoming a life-threatening health scare and the role community support played in her transformation.We dive into her experiences with triathlons, the challenges of being a woman of color in endurance sports, and the importance of representation. Kree also discusses balancing training with family life, the impact of strength training as she embraces her 50s, and how sponsorship and planning have shaped her journey.From tackling issues like hair and identity in sports to innovative training techniques, this conversation is filled with motivation, insight, and a reminder to embrace new challenges—no matter where you are in your fitness journey.