“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...
Be consistent. Show up every day. Change comes with daily actions, not what you do every once in a while. Make a commitment. Do it every day. And then...
Thai seafood chowder for dinner. Yum!! Bok choy, green onion, mushrooms, shrimp, miracle noodles, full-fat coconut milk and chicken bone broth. Simple. Easy. Healthy....
The draft box didn’t match my #ttbike (??♀️) so my husband had it wrapped in vinyl. It turned out perfectly! The guy who wrapped it is pretty amazing. (And...
A new year. A fresh start. I challenge you to do something out of your comfort zone this year. Something new, hard or different. I promise you will not...
Last workout of 2018!!! Short interval runs ?♀️ in between each strength training move. KILLER! ? Felt great! And ready to take on 2019! HAPPY NEW YEAR! #showupeveryday #noexcuses...
Back at it …. swim, bike, run, repeat. Oh but don’t forget the importance of strength training, yoga AND stretching as well. Hmmm K. Happy Wednesday!! #showupeveryday...
And so it begins. Day 1 of #triathlon season. And though it was FREEEZZZZZING, I loved every minute of riding outside. And let’s be honest, my new #wattieink kit...
Hard things make you stronger ? … in all aspects our lives!! I would take a cardio session any day over a challenging strength training workout. BUT strength training...
Roads were made for journeys, not destinations. .Just keep riding …And enjoy the view along the way. #*photo taken early morning, after crossing the boarder into Canada last summer...
Never miss a Monday. Or a Tuesday. Or a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday . I am ALL about #transformationtuesday and celebrating progress. But I also recognize the importance of consistency...
What are you doing today to honor your health? Move your body because you LOVE it, not as a punishment. Be kind to yourself. #nocomparisonnovember .#wattieinkwednesday #rockthew #wattieink...
I bend so I don’t break. ?♀️. My yoga studio burnt down a few weeks ago which is totally heart breaking for many reasons. But obviously since then I...
Although I mostly post on here about my fitness goals and journey I am a mother first and foremost. That takes priority over everything. So how do I get...
Thanks to everyone who made comments on @gozwift about my TV being too small…..My husband surprised me with a new one!! I think this one is big enough ?...
I am super excited and honored to join the #wattieinkhitsquad in 2019 and #rockthew as I swim, bike and run my way through next season! I look forward to...
Regardless of how much sleep you get or how beautiful the sunrise is, it’s rarely “easy” to get up early and exercise. I’m not the exception. It’s a MYTH...
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...
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...
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...
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)....
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...