Just Three Words: Athlete, Mother, Survivor, How One Brave Woman --Against All Odds-- Wins the Race of Her Life Tapa dura - 2016

Karen Newman is an inspirational speaker, world record-breaking triathlete and survivor of two life-threatening diseases. Karen has been featured in numerous publications and shows, and has lectured all over the country. She has also received many awards, such as the Connecticut Sportswriter's Association's "Courage Award," and American Cancer Society's "Determination Champion" for her tireless charitable efforts.

Karen is a seven-time All-American triathlete and was the 2012 Silver Medalist and top American finisher at the Age Group Triathlon World Championships in Auckland, NZ. She followed in 2013 as a gold medalist for the United States in both triathlon and the 5k road race at the National Senior Games in Cleveland, OH, and then repeated with golds in both events at the Huntsman World Senior Games, while breaking the world record in the women's triathlon there.

As a triathlon coach and Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition, Karen has had a long career educating and encouraging people in health and nutrition, as well as on the track. A University of Vermont alumnae, she married her college sweetheart, Peter, and together they have three amazing boys--Stetson, Chase, and Trent--who inspired her to survive and thrive.