There are two things I hope for, more than anything, for my daughters I am trying so hard to raise successfully: to be kind, and to love themselves. .My...
Tried out these #aftershokz headphones in the pool yesterday for my 2 mile swim. Anyone else swim with these? The sound was AMAZING!! But the positioning with my cap...
I am absolutely honored and totally thrilled to be back on the #wattieinkhitsquad for another year!!! It’s an incredible team of athletes and I am proud to represent @wattieink...
I’ve had a few reminders this week to cherish what is truly important in life. It’s hard to not sometimes get caught up in the comparison trap, to envy...
Discipline is the strongest form of self love. #I didn’t want to run this morning. ….I am actually never sure I wake up feeling like running. 🤔 but today...
I love this photo (📸Cred: @tannerscholten thank you!). It’s the first triathlon I’ve done in the POURING down rain and I couldn’t even wear glasses because I could hardly...
‘It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.’ With every challenge you face in life you learn more about yourself and the strength you have within, to endure. And...
Oh hello road bike. It’s been awhile! 🚴🏼♀️ ️When my brother was here this past summer and we went on a few bike rides, he commented about how unfriendly...
It’s #wattieinkwednesday and it’s team week!! Which means applications for the Wattie Ink. Elite Team and Hit Squad will be opening SOON!! Let me know if you have questions...
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. -Dalai Lama .As the start of a new school year begins and my triathlon season ends I have been reflecting a...
Dinner: BLT bowl with cauliflower rice except instead of lettuce we did brussel sprouts. I wish my avocado was ripe because that would have made it even better. #accountability...
The Olympic distance triathlon I completed today wasn’t about winning, or getting on the podium. It wasn’t about getting another medal or adding to the list of tris I’ve...
The best view comes after the hardest climb. Or, in many cases, the best downhill ride! 🚴🏼♀️ Either way, it’s always worth it!!I’ve been working on hill climbs lately....
Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it. 🏔 -Andy RooneyI loved getting away from all...
….When mom takes a super long time getting to the finish line of her triathlon. (Not all aspects of triathlon are glorious ) #waitingishard Cred: @tannerscholten thank...
#medalmonday ! So proud of my daughter for completing another triathlon last Saturday. I was finishing up my run and worried I would miss the start of her race...
I completed the olympic distance #laketyetriathlon this morning. And placed 3rd in my AG. I woke up to pouring down rain and was bummed. I’d prefer to race in...
You are the youngest you will ever be in your life right now. #noexcuses I often hear “I’m too old to ________” and as my birthday approaches I’ve been...
Sometimes it’s not about how far you go or the miles you put in. It’s about your effort. Your passion. Your determination. Your attitude. And your belief in yourself....
The good and bad thing about having to sign up for a #70point3 8 months ahead of time is that you don’t really have time to fully contemplate whether...
Every mile is a solid reminder that accomplishments are made one step at a time. Sometimes it’s hard. And sometimes it hurts. But it’s absolutely worth it. Always....
A year ago today I completed my first 70.3 in Santa Rosa. What an incredible experience. I learned so much about my own determination and what I am capable...
Focus on the weights you LIFT not the WEIGHT you lose. -I can’t emphasize enough how important strength training is for women’s overall health. Losing weight is just an...
What am I training for right now, you ask? Life. That’s what. Motherhood and training for a half Ironman are basically the same thing. Endure to the end....
Sprint triathlons are so fast and fun!!! Great competition and always a challenge. I absolutely LOVE this bike course and my run felt pretty decent also. I came in...
I’ve swam my whole life but open water swims are an entire different beast. It’s taken me awhile to figure out how to really successful swim in open water...
Happy National Triathlon Week!!! I truly love this sport and everything that comes with it- both physically and mentally! I’m continually inspired by so many amazing athletes who keep...
If only we could all just be as accepting as children are, toward differences, regardless of what they are. These kids walked around Capital Hill today, to visit daddy...
Resilience is very different from being numb. Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fail, you hurt. You fall. But, you keep going. -Yasmine Magahed Today I started a...
This guy deserves a huge shout out!! ️ Not only does he support my training schedule and watches the kids without hesitation any time I need to get a...
Flat Joie is ready to go!! 🏼♀️🚴🏼♀️🏼♀️It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game when surrounded by soooo many incredible athletes. You can quickly become intimated. My...
Checked in . Ready to go! Feeling less nervous this time around. #wattieink #wattieinkhitsquad #wattieinkhitsquad2019 #ironman703 #ironmanvictoria #thisis40...
#tbt to that one time last year when I completed my first #ironman703 . This picture brings back ALL the emotions as we showed up to transition at 5:00am...
Don’t make it complicated!! Eating clean can be so simple. You just have to start. Do something! Little changes adds up to making BIG impacts! For example, start by...
“Be confident in the work you did to prepare for this race. Take a look back at your training logs to remind yourself that you’ve done everything possible to...
Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right. .In 12 days I have the opportunity to complete another #ironman703 ....
I spent over two hours yesterday in therapy with my CYCologist 🚴🏼♀️. I often don’t dwell on the world issues surrounding us as there is only so much I...
There may not be anything better than a long bike ride on a warm sunny afternoon, wearing a new @wattieink kit! Well maybe chocolate is up there on the...
Strength doesn’t come from what you CAN do. … It comes from overcoming the things you once THOUGHT you couldn’t. #Not only did I have to squeeze this swim...
Tenacious: •tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.•not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action •determined •persisting in existence; not easily dispelledI...
I was talking to my daughter yesterday about trying a new sport she has never done before and is not confident in. She said she knew she wouldn’t be...
Sometimes you just gotta put your head down and grind it out. #wattieinkwednesday . *and on a sidenote: if I could look even HALF as cool as @hjacksonracing, in...
The cavity which suffering carves into our souls will one day also be the receptacle of joy. -Neal A. Maxwell Our angel baby, Lincoln, would have turned 9 years...
Making progress on health, fitness or really any life goals always have discouraging moments where you question your efforts and wonder if quitting would just be easier. But progress...
Tomorrow marks 7 very heart breaking years living without our angel Lincoln. It never gets any easier but as a dear friend and very wise woman once told me,...
Happy #womensinternationalday . May all of you incredible women remember your worth today and every day. #When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day…….An angel...
What better way to celebrate #wattieinkwednesday than to come home to my new #wattieinkhitsquad team kit that arrived today. Whoooo hoooo !! Finally!!! The delivery was delayed due to...
Surrender to your path, forget about time or speed, and most importantly walk in joy. #I was dragging this morning and kind of dreading a long run I was...
Don’t watch the clock. Do what it does. Keep going. .Today I didn’t have music. Just my thoughts. It was a perfect time to focus on my breathing. And...
A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be. ..My days don’t always go as planned. Actually my...
#fbf to just after completing my first #halfironman . Feeling all the feels. .My positive attitude has been lacking lately. I feel like I have just been going through...
It’s not about motivation. It’s about discipline. A routine. Part of your day. A habit. Like brushing your teeth. And for me, my sanity. 🏼♀️#noexcuses #nevermissamonday #eveninsnow...
It’s not about HAVING the time, it’s about MAKING the time. #noexcuses # My morning didn’t go as I had planned and I didn’t get my long training ride...
No gym? Noooo problem! #nevermissamonday !Today was a snow day and I was grateful to get a great workout in (in my #garagegym !) before heading out to sled...
Pretty excited about my first run of the season tomorrow!! It’s going to be epic… running with 15,000 people. 😬 #tunneltoviaduct8k 🏼♀️ Yay race season is here!!! #kindof #iseethelightattheendofthetunnel...
Pictures are not always what they appear to be, especially here on social media. Lighting and angles are everything!! Remember that when you catch yourself comparing your life to...