Sha Klatt

Email sha@igniteyourlifenow.com

I am 52 years old and love living in Austin where it is easy to have an active, fun, healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle. I have been married to Mike (who keeps life interesting and fun) for 30 years and we have 3 children, a UT graduate, a Baylor sophomore, and an Austin High freshman. We love to travel as a family and much of our travel involves being active in the outdoors. Whether we are hiking the coast of Italy, snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, rappelling in Utah, or skiing in Telluride, we love being together and we love outdoor life.

Water has been a major theme throughout my life. I was a competitive swimmer growing up on Okinawa and in Colorado Springs and have been teaching people of all ages to swim since I was 14. I have continued to swim for relaxation and exercise since my competitive days. I was thrilled when Neissa asked me to step into the iGnite program as a swimming leader. I enjoy helping people become more efficient and comfortable in the water, so that hopefully, they will enjoy the water as much as I do. I swim in Barton Springs year round and ski on Lake Austin from April through November. I find being in and around water totally rejuvenating and can’t imagine life without it.

I have been so fortunate to have a wonderful, close-knit family. My parents are a huge inspiration for me. They were both college athletes and imparted the importance of exercise, healthy living, and staying involved physically, mentally and spiritually. My parents are 79 years old and are fit and fun. We have had a family reunion at my house for the last 24 Capitol 10,000 races. My brothers and their children come and we all participate in the run with my parents leading the way.

I am excited and proud to be a part of iGnite and I’m looking forward to many fun experiences.