Today’s blog is our story of Liam’s arrival. It is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and a glimpse of how I processed the realization of being a NICU family. On the outside, I tried to be strong, but on the inside, I was falling apart. I hope my blog can bring some comfort and... Continue Reading →
Resources to Answer Your Biggest Parenting Concerns — From Finding Fun Activities to Handling Challenges
Today is an exciting day! I have a guest blogger, Leslie Compos, creator of Wellparents.com. A busy mom herself, Leslie has dedicated her site Wellparents.com to all the moms and dads out there searching for ideas on being physically and emotionally well. I hope you enjoy her blog! Resources to Answer Your Biggest Parenting Concerns... Continue Reading →
FTP Test – 15 watt increase!
This is the look of a surprised and stoked triathlete! This week, I set a new PR on the bike hitting 3.29watts/kg. I have never been this strong and am pretty excited with the progress. My husband wants me to shoot for 4watts/kg so we will see where this journey takes me. Throughout all my... Continue Reading →
Comparing Triathlon Life & Motherhood
Tapping into my mental strength gained from triathlons. I love competing in triathlons and can’t help but compare some of my life experiences with racing. The other morning, I had an “aha” moment. I began thinking about child labor in comparison to racing. How time and time again, I have signed up for triathlons, knowing... Continue Reading →
Be the Light!
Our entire world has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Not only, have many individuals lost their lives, but businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs and it will be years before our economy rebounds. As I sit here today thinking about what positive light I could share on my community, I turn back... Continue Reading →
Ground Breaking News: Dark Leafy Greens Do Your Body Good
Ground Breaking News: Dark Leafy Greens Do Your Body Good What’s the ground breaking news you ask?!?! When it comes to nutrition, everyone always wants a new and exciting reason to change their intake or follow the latest breakthrough in science regarding health and wellness. Well, I hate to break it to you, but nutrition... Continue Reading →
Getting Rid of My Training Wheels
In 2014, Mike and I decided to join the world of triathlon. The first time I met someone who had done an Ironman, I felt like I was in the presence of greatness. Talking with this athlete about his experience made me want to do one even more. When I first began training for a... Continue Reading →
Let the adventure begin…how to balance being a wife, mom, triathlete & RD
Week 1 of training for my first 70.3 triathlon (since giving birth) has been completed and halfway into my second week. In the past, I have joined training groups like Team in Training and Alamo 180, but this time, I decided to go with TrainerRoad since I will be doing most of my bike training... Continue Reading →
Making Memories During Breakfast
Mother’s Day is this Sunday! I am a MOM…oh my goodness! I am still in awe and amazement every time I look at my son knowing he developed inside of me. There is something so surreal about giving birth to a baby. Before I became a mom, I just didn’t understand and couldn’t relate. Now... Continue Reading →
How does nutrition play a role in power gains?
Last weekend, Everitt and I went out to cheer for my husband and brother-in-law racing in the Jacobs Well Road Race. While I was there, I was asked by Matt Sevier, host of Splash Mash Dash Youtube channel, to discuss how power gains on the bike are impacted by nutrition. My first thought was, well... Continue Reading →