Jill Walker, a 57-year-old triathlete, delights in petting dogs during her races, viewing them as her personal aid stations. As she prepares for her 100th Ironman triathlon, Walker emphasizes her connection with dogs in boosting her morale and performance. Since starting her triathlon journey in 2007, she has developed a habit of keeping score of the dogs she pets, with a record of 67. Her husband supported her racing passion, and a friend's suggestion ignited her goal of completing 100 races, transforming her approach to competition and enjoyment in the sport.
"They're like my aid station. If I feel like I'm running slow...then I see a dog and I'm petting them, and I start running again."
"I didn’t think about completing 100 races until 2018 when my friend Tom Kennedy suggested she reach the milestone."
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