OUTDOORS: Whatcom County athletes ready for Tri-Berry Triathlon

Jodell Sessions recalls she was "pretty horrible" in athletics during high school, yet 15 years later she feels she's found a "pretty wonderful" sport after losing 50 pounds in recent years.

The 33-year-old Bellingham High School graduate is the kind of participant the founders of the new Tri-Berry Triathlon had in mind - and the type Judy Pratt especially loves to train.

The Tri-Berry - named in honor of the raspberry, strawberry and blueberry crops for which Whatcom County is famous - will be held in both recreational and competitive divisions on May 21 in Lynden. The event is a benefit for Lynden Christian High School sports.