When you’re always looking ahead it’s easy to forget how far you’ve come. This pictures was taken over 14 years ago at my first triathlon. I knew nothing and...

One of the best things about Fall is soup season!! This new recipe I tried from @whole30recipes was amazing!! I love using my homemade bone broth and it was...

I loved watching the athletes today, who competed in Kona at the #ironmanworldchampionship . Absolutely inspiring to see what a human body is capable of accomplishing. It’s a beautiful...

#fbf to my open water swim in Hawaii this past August …..while I was swimming today NOT in Hawaii . My kids ask at least once a week if...

You will never always be motivated. So you must learn to be disciplined. #metalmonday Reminiscing back to this #ironman703 and planning out my redemption for next year. #santarosa703 (….which...

When you’re working on your donkey kicks and feel like your feet are getting way up above your head… and then realize they aren’t at all . That’s ok...

It isn’t always the race you envisioned but it’s the race you had. So own it. #tbt to my first #ironman703 when, moments after I put on my timing...

Rode a different type of bike today at the pumpkin patch . It was actually quite the workout, especially with a 40lb weight on my lap , but a...

Yesterday got away from me so here is my #motivationmonday for ya, on a Tuesday . #showupeveryday...

People often say they don’t know how I do it. Sometimes I want to respond by saying ‘I wasn’t given a choice.’#This past month has been an emotional one...

Holy cow! If you’re looking for a #motivationmonday this book is IT!!! What an incredible story! Read it! You’ll be inspired regardless of whether you’re into endurance sports or...

Seeing so many #seawheeze posts tonight and kind of regretting my decision not to run this year!! I got into the lottery and then turned it down, thinking it...

Triathlon is a mental sport just as much as it is a physical one. You’re only as good as your training, and your training is only as good as...

To change your life, change your priorities. #I am NOT a morning person. Ask my family 😬. I never jump out of bed, I don’t really like to talk...

The roads were dry this morning and the sun came out! So of course I dropped everything and went for a ride. I took my #ttbike since I think...

Exercise is a celebration of what your body CAN do, not a punishment for something you ate. I have come a long way in trying to change my mindset...

34 miles today with a friend and we forgot to take a picture @marileeddavis !! I loved having a biking buddy- the time passes by much more quickly! We...

Cauliflower pizza for dinner- topped with homemade pizza sauce, sausage and more veggies 🌶🥦🥒🥕🥗 So good and the best part is my kids LOVE it!!! (I mean, minus all...

The start of a new school year is always emotional for me since one of my children isn’t starting school this year (and hasn’t for the last 6 years)....

Ok peeps, who is on #zwift ?! First ride and I’m hooked! Perfect timing as we head into winter . I am still figuring it all out but I’d...

I completed one last olympic triathlon for the season today and it was a fun one! I’ve done the course 3 times now so I knew what to expect...

So far this book is quite fascinating! I’m a HUGE believer in cross training and not just pounding the pavement mile after mile. I continued doing strength training and...

Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too. #I struggle with change. I thrive on routine. And as the summer comes to an end I feel a little...

My open water swim situation this morning was slightly different than my typical swims in Lake Washington, but I didn’t mind one bit. 1 mile done . Off to...

#nevermissamonday even when on vacation! I love just putting on my shoes and exploring new places to run. It makes my heart happy. 🏼‍♀️...

187 mile #rsvpbikeride completed yesterday . 104 miles the first day, the rest on day 2. I knew this ride would not only be a good challenge of my...

The best way to catch up with a bestie who lives across the world is to make her come bike 187 miles with you! #obviously You have hours to...

Sometimes the best runs come on days you didn’t really feel like running at all. #nevermissamonday #showupeveryday...

‘Look Mom! I made you in your biking costume!’ ️ ……..@bettydesigns thanks for making amazing ‘costumes’...

I had such a hard time getting use to my #tribike in the beginning and feeling comfortable riding it. I honestly felt disappointed in even purchasing it and worried...

For the last 7 months I’ve had my weekly workouts planned out for me, down to each minute and mile. Each Sunday night I looked through the week ahead,...

These zucchini bacon fritters were amazing!! Yummmm!!! I added a little kale also!) Recipe from @paleorunningmomma...

No weights? No problem!! Weight bearing exercises today and I was DRIPPING in SWEAT. These moves can be done anywhere!! Fact: you burn more calories in the following 24...

If you want something bad enough you’ll do whatever it takes. #tbt to that one time (last Saturday ) I finished my first #halfironman (well 69.1 of it at...

The run recap: I’m not a runner. It doesn’t come naturally to me. But I’ve worked hard over the last year to change my mind set, alter my form...

A few days have passed and I think I’m finally ready to do a little race recap, more for myself than for anyone else. So here it goes. Up...

I sat in the car for 15 hours yesterday so I needed to MOVE my body today! But my palms are too bruised for yoga, my scrapes hurt too...

From every wound there is a scar, and every scar tells a story. A story that says, I survived. #It wasn’t the race I had planned on but it’s...

She did it!!! And came through with my bro Chad. So proud of her and her...

Shane again: I caught her on the loop where she goes for a 2nd lap to finish. Apparently she fell, she had a big scrape down her right forearm....

Shane here: and she’s off! Haha! I was watching for her number and she didn’t come. But then she came by me and she was stuck in the bathroom...

Things just got real . All checked in for my #halfironman tomorrow. Running bag is in transition and headed to rack my bike now. I’m excited. A little intimidating...

Steep climbs lead to great views!!! ..Today was my last long-ish run before race day!! I’m excited for the day but my coach emailed me today and reminded me...

I don’t often talk about my husband’s autoimmune disease on here, mostly because I don’t really feel like it’s my story to tell. But as the spouse of someone...

Beautiful morning for an easy 25 miles and a run off the bike 🏼‍♀️. #tapertime #nbd #1weekcountdown #igotthis...

The body achieves what the mind believes. #repeatafterme #I had the choice to go to the pool for a swim or do an open water swim. Surprisingly I chose...

‘This sport, this lifestyle, allows me to see what I am capable of. It allows me to undertake the process of setting a big goal and wake up each...

My garage was a sauna this morning so I took my speed interval run to the track instead....

40 mile 🚴🏼‍♀️ ride done . 3 mile ROB (run off the bike) done . Peak week of training done . It’s taper time baby!! 2 weeks until #santarosa703...

What a perfect night for my swim workout. …. except it was super choppy and I was worried I was going to get run over by a boat 😬...

After a couple of long training sessions this past week I tried out these amazing compression sleeves yesterday. I LOVED them and kind of wanted to just stay all...

This new bike and I spent 60 miles together today. We had a long talk about my expectations and what I needed from her I think we will get...

For the FIRST time in 7 months I have run more miles than my brother in law. So of course I had to document it 😬 ……. even though...

My half ironman is 3 weeks away and the panic and self doubt has slowly crept into my head. It’s been a tough week. I haven’t felt great (still...

Our 3rd annual 4th of July open water swim at Martha Lake. We always ask ourselves why we are doing this before the event but after we are glad...

I’ve basically become an expert on repairing my wetsuit. #skillz Am I the only one who seems to tear their wetsuit? What am I doing wrong? (And yes I’ve...

Bike fitting …. now to see if I can actually learn to ride this bike in 3 weeks #nbd I sure hope whoever stole my first bike is REALLY...

When you have a 3400y (2 miles) swim on your schedule and your husband has an early morning appointment you swim super fast to get it done #noexcuses #showupeveryday...

Such a fun morning doing a sprint triathlon! I haven’t done a sprint distance tri in two years. And I loved that the course was where I train all...

My biggest fan. My best support crew. My personal sherpa. Thanks for all you...

This is about how great I felt this morning, getting up early to get a swim in. #strugglebus ….But I got it in. 🏼 #showupeveryday #beconsistent ps: did you...

After an 8 hour car ride I needed to move! An hour on my bike felt so great!! #showupeveryday #beconsistent...

57 miles with my brother in law today. It was so fun not biking alone. Chad’s pedal came off at mile 36 so that made for an eventful morning...

Behind every beautiful picture there is a killer workout. What a gorgeous morning for a swim. Makes getting up at 5:00am much easier. I never take my health for...

2 miles done this morning . That’s just 3400 yards. 1700 yards twice. 400y warmup plus 3x1000s. Or 2×200 warm up and 6x500s. Just 34x100s, NBD. It’s all in...

Me: I realized the other day that I don’t really like walking. Like just walking anywhere seems like a chore and a lot of effort. Husband: yeah it’s because...

Oh hello beautiful!! It’s been quite the ordeal but you were totally worth the wait. #trekbikes #speedconcept #tribike...

I needed to just breathe, quiet my mind and be still this morning. I avoid yoga and stretching way to often. It’s hard for me to hold still and...

I love finding new trails to run, especially when they kind of look a little like the yellow brick road ️ #iwishmylifewasamusical...

This is a fascinating and very well done documentary on how farm animals are raised for consumption. It definitely makes you think twice about the products you’re buying and...

Someone asked me the other day what I think about when I’m biking for 3+ hours, as I did today. I’ve never really ever thought about what I think...

Find your joy and let it run your life. #globalrunningday...

Yup! Pretty much!...

First triathlon of the season done . What a beautiful course and proceeds go to Seattle Children’s Hospital, which I hold close to my heart ️ . Thanks for...

I run because I’ve been a runner my whole life. It just took me a few decades to realize it. 🏼‍♀️#Since high school, when I first injured my knee,...

Such a perfect day for a long bike ride. This was my 5th time doing the #7hillsofkirkland bike ride (although last year I did the 50 mile route instead...

My birthday gift from Shane (from LAST year 😬!) He designed it and worked with @alliedmedalhangers to have it made!! ….It just took me awhile to decide on a...

It’s not about being the best. It’s about being better than you were yesterday. #I met up with a tri team this morning for my first open water swim...

Tuna salad lettuce boats for dinner tonight. Super delicious. I made a “mayo” dressing out of a little olive oil, coconut butter, garlic and salt. Easy and so...

A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong. I love...

A beautiful night at the track!! #trackracing #velodrome #velodromeracing #adrenalinejunkie...

I was having some pain in my legs after my long runs recently so back to my PT/run coach I went. She took video of my form on the...

Oh my. 10 weeks....

For Mother’s Day some moms go to the spa. I go bike at the Velodrome 🤷🏼‍♀️. I took a class today to learn how to race on a track....

Early morning 10 mile run done . It was so hard getting up and out the door by 6:00am but I’m always grateful when it’s out of the way...

This WAS going to be my new #tribike …. except that UPS lost it (most likely someone stole it from the warehouse it arrived at, before getting delivered to...

This is basically how I felt when I swam a 1:22 100y split for the first time in the pool this morning. #I grew up swimming competitively and I...

The number of bikes a cyclist needs. 😬 Yup pretty accurate I would say!! #tribike up...

Inhale the future, exhale the past. #35 mile bike + 3 mile run brick session done . I absolutely LOVE mornings like this, when the world is still quiet...

Super duper exciting Friday night over here, getting all crazy and making bone broth …. how times have changed but the thing is, I really loved learning how to...

“Today I asked my body what she needed. I thought she might need more water. Or protein. Or greens. Or yoga. Or supplements. Or movement. But as I stood...

My coach told me to go ride hills so that is what I did! I often avoid a few of these hills because they are LONG and hard. But...

As much as I would love to get more greens in with my breakfast, it often just doesn’t sound appealing at that hour. But this breakfast salad hit the...

Your health is an investment, not an expense. #“You should look forward to your workouts. If you’re not looking forward to your workouts something is wrong. If you don’t,...

You will never always feel motivated. So you must learn to be disciplined. And diligent. Not perfect, diligent. I had a bike, run, bike brick workout this morning. My...

The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind. —Caroline Myss.Hot yoga was just what I needed today. A lot of...

What a beautiful morning for a 10 mile run!! Such a fun race to do and a perfect route🏼. Last year I did the 10k and remember thinking that...