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...

It’s not about perfection. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day that’s when transformation happens. That’s how change occurs. #I swam a 3000 today,...

I had to go pick up my race packet in Seattle today for a run I’m doing on Saturday. How convenient that I also had a long ride scheduled...

Tip of the day: Always run like a dinosaur is chasing you (…. but maybe not this dinosaur ) Rawrrrrr. 🦕🦖 .#showupeveryday even when in a dinosaur...

Stepping outside the comfort zone is the price I pay to find out how good I can be. If I planned on backing off every time running got difficult...

It’s not a hobby, it’s a passion.It’s not a chore, it’s a privilege. It’s not a phase, it’s my life. It’s not for you. It’s for me. ##tbt to...

These zucchini fritters are amazing! It’s just shredded zucchini, coconut flour, eggs and salt. On top I added avocado, goat cheese and a little @tessemaes creamy ranch dressing. SO...

We are LOVING these amazing farm-fresh eggs, taken straight from my parent’s chickens in their backyard. …… My dad however reminded me the other day that this is actually...

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Find your joy and let it run your life. #The sun came out yesterday so I jumped on my bike and went riding. It was warm and I road...

I made #startchfree bagels which turned out amazing!! (*Recipe from @forestandfauna -Thank you!!) I cut the bagels in half and made turkey burgers for dinner last night. Yum...

If you’re swimming in the lane next to me the answer is yes, we are racing. (*especially if you’re a guy who has a bunch of fancy things, like...

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. – Confucius #I’ve been fighting a cold the last few weeks that hit hard....

HAPPY...

Shane went out of town for the first time since going on a #nostartch diet. Here are a few things we found for him to take on the go!...

What a circus 🤪. But I got it done. 🏼 #noexcuses...

This week has been tough. I have been fighting a horrible cold and trying to push through, and unfortunately it all caught up to me. I had to take...

Eggs baked in a muffin tin, lined with prosciutto. My new favorite go-to snack!! Super easy and keeps well in the fridge until ready to reheat in the microwave....

What goes up must come down (And dang I love going FAST down the hills!!!).#This hill has been one I have tried to avoid in the past because it’s...

Be Still. # This has been on my mind a lot in the last week or so as I feel I often rush around all day long, including hurrying...

There’s almost nothing better than a sunny day in March, when you go riding, feel the warm sun and see the ‘light’ at the end of the gloomy winter...

Open-faced Mahi Mahi burgers with avocado and sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms. Yay for @mikeys english muffins!!...

Grief is like an ocean.It comes in waves, ebbing and flowing.Sometimes the water is calm.And sometimes it is overwhelming.All we can do is learn to swim. #Today marks 6...

As my husband takes on this new #autoimmunedisease journey, with his recent AS diagnosis, I am realizing even more than before that there is CRAP in EVERYTHING. I’ve started...

Happy International Women’s Day!! May we, as women, walk through life as confident as we were at the age of 3; with determination, self worth and of course a...

Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.#One day at a time, even one hour or one minute. Keep moving forward. There will never be a ‘perfect’ time in life...

Though I am always more than willing to share ‘my story’, it’s always hard for me to do so unless I am asked. I guess I assume that people...

If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you. #It was a beautiful morning for an 8 mile run but super cold and I struggled through it. But that’s...

It’s all a mental game. It’s all about your perspective and how you think about it. If you believe it will be hard it will! If you believe you...

Stuffed portobello mushrooms for the win tonight for dinner! Threw together some ground turkey and marinara sauce, with a little cheese on top (and Shane added srirasha to his...

The weather always looks worse from your window. Once I’m out and warmed up it’s never as bad as it seemed it would be. I need to remember this...

I took my daughter to a grief support group today for the first time. For the last 6 years, since our son passed away, we’ve been so focused on...

Real life: too tired to get up early to get a ride in before the kids woke up. Still fighting a cold. Workers putting insulation in our garage now...

“My coach said I run like a girl. And I said if he ran a little faster he could too!” -Mia Hamm 🏼 #runlikeagirl ….Running on my treadmill tonight,...

Never underestimate the power of a GIRL who knows what she...

Tried out a new cycle studio this morning while I’m in New York. I love going to new classes while on vacation. Loved having a friend with me too!!...

I don’t give this guy enough credit for all his does for me and our family ️. A lot of people are very ‘anti-valentines day’ and I agree- we...

Pinwheel Day is March 19th- the birthday of our son Lincoln, who passed away 9 days before his 2nd birthday. This year he would be turning 8 years old...

The stars aligned and I had the honor of running 7 miles this morning with @marileeddavis who happens to be tapering for a marathon (so she needed me to...

There is a tendency to doubt your grown in the midst of a big leap forward; hold steady and allow yourself to bloom. -Yung Pueblo.I’ve been at this new...

I got my first Thrive Market order yesterday! So convenient and saves money at the same time. Check it out!!...

Commitment means staying true to what you said you would do, long after the mood you said it in has left you. #Yes. And yes. Though I have swam...

Your challenge for the week! Sometimes I think this is much harder to do than any training session or workout. Be kind to yourself. And accept a compliment when...

Amazing stir fry for the win tonight. I take no credit though- my mom @alissaterry and @wterryble made it....

7 miles outside this morning! Whooo hooo! It was a little rainy but felt great to be outside in the fresh air! It was suppose to be a 5...

Comfort is the enemy of progress. #You know it was a good workout when you meet your move goal by 7:00am. Bike/run brick done...

I was really hoping to get outside for my ride today but it’s just too rainy ️ . I am stuck inside for a 90 minute ride but at...

This little ‘dance-a-rina’ sure does love her daily dose of greens. 🥗🥦🥒🥑🥕...

I put a little of this on chicken and zoodles tonight for dinner. So easy and delicious!! #traderjoes...

While rushing out the door to get to my daughter’s parent/teacher conference this morning-Daughter: Mom did you shower after your ride this morning? Me: Nope Daughter: Uh well did...

20 miles today 🚴🏼‍♀️, racing the rain clouds 🌧, getting home right before it started to pour. And I’ll admit that I’m a total RIDE OR DIE chick…. except...

The more I learn about the factors that impact my health, the more I realize how important sleep is!!! And the many side effect LACK of sleep has long...

The mind is everything. What you think, you become. -BuddhaAnother day, another swim....

I’m so excited to start eating ugly!! I heard about @imperfectproduce long ago and they are finally in the Seattle area!! They deliver, to your door, all the ‘imperfect’...

Today I completed a Vo2max test. It was really fascinating and I hope to be able to use the information to be more efficient in my #ironmantraining . #...

Note to self. 🤔#The more extreme the approach, the less sustainable the results. This concept is something I’ve really been trying to work on lately. Decide what it is...

Just doing a quick little chest press workout...

I completed a DXA scan today in hopes of seeing improvements when I test again in 6 months. A baseline is always so important when starting a new program,...

As we were holding 1 minute planks yesterday in hot yoga my instructor said this right as I wanted to collapse. It really made me think- was I going...

Thanks for the delicious cauliflower/turmeric soup recipe @pinchofyum It turned out really well and was very easy to make. I’ve heard it freezes well...

Husband: why do you have rubber bands on your aero bars?Me: to keep track during interval trainingHusband: uh I’m sure there’s an app for that. Me: mmmm I like...

It’s been soooo cold in my #homegym I’ve had to layer up until I’m warm! Here’s a great leg workout that will quickly warm you up and get your...

Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done. ——————————Swim sesh done . …And I was also...

Today was day 1 of training for my half ironman. Only 8 months to go. I’m nervous but excited for this new journey....

2017 will be remembered as the year I learned how to run 🏼‍♀️. For many people running 272 miles in a year is nothing but for me it was...

My brother, brother-in-law and I took a few of our kids across 520 tonight. On our way back across the bridge the moon was out and it was beautiful....

The 520 bike lane is open!! So fun to ride across the lake today. It was cold but felt great to get a long 30 mile ride in....