Edith's Story
Edith Chan has been competing in triathlons (swim-bike-run) since 1998. She is actively involved with the SF Tri Club and coaches their popular indoor cycling program. In 2007, Edith plans to complete her first Ironman distance event (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run) at Ironman Austria.
Under the tutelage of Jason Crandell, she is exploring how a consistent yoga practice can enhance recovery between workouts, prevent injuries, and instill a sense of balance and sanity while training for one of the more insane athletic endeavors!
After studying math at Harvard and a four-year stint in cubicles, computers, and stock options, Edith surprised everyone but herself when she decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a traditional Chinese healer. She went on to complete a four-year graduate program in Chinese Medicine and is now a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in private practice in San Francisco. She also specializes in orthopedic bodywork for injury rehabilitation. While she's only a beginning yoga student, she views yoga, along with Taiji and qi gong, to be indispensible in her ongoing education and self-care as a practitioner of holistic sports medicine.