They say when it gets really hard, that’s when a breakthrough is about happen .. Well, I must be on the verge of something pretty big? Lol. But honestly, things have just been plain hard lately. I’m not one to complain or make excuses, but life has thrown me a few curve balls that has left me feeling down and …

It’s that time of year, it seems we all know someone who is graduating and taking the next step towards a big scary future!  For our family, it’s no exception — my oldest nephew is heading to Michigan State next fall and while my blog tends to focus on athlete pursuits most of the time… it also focuses on goals, …

About a month ago at Hope Fellowships women’s conference we had a speaker, Ryan Leak, ask us this exact question and it really resonated with me. It got me thinking … failure is in fact necessary to overcome defeat, to figure out who you are, what you can overcome and discover what’s really important to you. All the great athletes …

It’s been one week since the Boston Marathon … one week since Des Linden broke that tape and made history becoming the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. Her Boston title represents a long-awaited victory after being in the shadows to Shalene, Amy, Kara and various close-but-no-cigar moments over the last 6-7 years.  But it …

April 11th will be a day I always remember- it was the day I ran my first full marathon and declared myself a ‘real runner’ … my life continued to change when I met Jason Soria. He taught me to never (ever) give up, to follow your heart and to always reach for your dreams. He would say, “you need …

It’s 4:46am and I find myself staring into the bathroom mirror contemplating if I can swim at lunch and go back to bed, but I already know the answer. Instead, I get up and join triathletes everywhere for the dreaded 5:30am swim practice. Despite my moaning and groaning, I must fit it in before the sun rises and the workday …

I’m sure everyone can agree, it’s been a fast start to the year! I’m thoroughly enjoying my off-season program and very excited about the changes Coach Soria is making to my program this time around. And while I’m a bit nervous, I can honestly say I’m happy he pushed me for a big 2018 race calendar. So, we’re priming the …

It’s New Year’s Day. There’s 365 blank pages before us, new experiences to be had and a whole year to make a difference. Are you ready? What do you stand for? What do you believe? Many of us are aiming for new races, setting nutritional goals, or just trying to not fall off the wagon in the off-season (which is …

Tuesday marked exactly one month since IMCABO, the toughest race I’ve experienced to date. My body, mind and soul need a break more than ever… So far I’ve had lazy days, unstructured workouts, and a enjoyed a few cocktails to ring in the off-season. But so quickly the conversation shifts to 2018 and I can’t seem to go anywhere without …

The course was now pitch black and I could barely see my feet hitting the pavement – only the dim lights from a few Mexican shops lit the way.  My body was starting to shut down and the pain in my legs was radiating with each foot strike. My stomach continued it’s somersaults but I swallowed hard and focused straight ahead. …