“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...

My life. My purpose. My reason. My why(s). ️ Happy Mother’s...

Such a perfect morning for a 50 mile bike ride....

Sometimes my progress is slow and I get frustrated that it seems to always take effort when I put in long distances. But I need to remember how far...

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...

This beauty got a bath and a tune-up. Ready for the season!!! Whoooo hooooo 🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏼‍♀️ !!!!...

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...

It’s not always about how many miles I ran, or how fast I swam, or how heavy the weights were that I lifted. It’s about proving to my 4...

I never said I don’t struggle. I just don’t quit. . Two years ago I signed up for the #seawheeze half marathon and could barely run 2 miles without...

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...

It’s FRI-YAY!!!!!! Enjoy the freakin weekend! 34 miles done #wattieinkhitsquad...

9 weeks!! The countdown begins. Yikes how did that come around so quickly!!?...

I don’t run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days. . I sometimes dread my long run days and yet when I’m...

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...

The sunrise this morning was beautiful. I reminded myself that I am so blessed to be able to get up and go on a run. The world was still...

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...

I did a FTP last week on my trainer and at the end of it I wondered if I could have pushed harder 🤔. My coach said if I...

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...

Your attitude. Your mindset. Your outlook. Your perspective. It makes all the difference. It’s your...

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...

Life is better when you’re laughing. I got my race photos back from last Saturday and when I saw this picture I laughed so hard I almost started to...

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...

If you fail to PLAN, you plan to FAIL! One of our favorite meal preps: eggs lined with prosciutto. Super easy and reheats...

Last run on the Seattle viaduct before it gets torn down. What a fun event! 🏼‍♀️ 8K run done . #tunneltoviaduct8k #wattieink...

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...

I’m not saying I am Wonder Woman, I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman in the same room together. . We all have...

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...

My therapy session today took place on my bike. My heart was heavy, with a lot weighing on my mind, and I had so much to do I didn’t...

Getting bored on your treadmill? Mix it up and try new things! You’ll be surprised at how challenging it can...

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...

We all start in the same place. Some just refuse to stay there. .I have come a long way with my running but I have a really long way...

Such a fun girls night out with my dear friend Katie, to see @daniellewalker , who I have followed for a long time and made many of her amazing...

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...

The best way to get something done is to simply begin! . I woke up this morning and saw sun! So I hopped on my bike and got it...

I wanted to quadruple the miles I ran last year and unfortunately I didn’t even double them this year . But I came close. Kind of. 😬 I could...

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...

Yeah yeah… We’ve all heard it. It’s a new year. New goals. Fresh start. Blah blah. I’m not a big New Years resolution person but I do like a...

I train for life. Racing is a bonus. .Truth. I run and workout for my mental health, not to get me through the next 5K race or triathlon. I...

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...

Ha! This is me lately. A little too stressed, spread too thin and trying to do way too many things all at once. I am getting to bed too...