I got in the best shape of my life right before turning 50. Changing my workouts and goals made all the difference.

I trained to do a half-Ironman race in Waco, Texas.

Bonny Osterhage

• Despite not knowing how to swim, I challenged myself to complete a half-Ironman before turning 50.
• I hired a coach, trained two to four hours daily, and got into the best shape of my life.
• I wish more women my age tried endurance sports due to their positive mental and physical benefits.

After months of feeling off, down, and exhausted, I got a call from my doctor. At just 45 years old, I'd entered postmenopause.