Kerrville Triathlon – Half Distance Race Recap: 9/29/2024 The race feels like forever ago now. Life and other priorities have taken my attention away from sitting down and recapping my race day. So, here is a short recap with more thoughts below on the lead up and my BIG goal going into the race. RACE... Continue Reading →
IMTX 2024 Recap
Ironman races are hard, but that is part of the beauty of the journey.
IM 70.3 World’s – Here I Come!
Have you ever had race travel plans and been so excited yet stressed about all the details? That was me two weeks leading up to IM 70.3 Lubbock. A week ago today, my family of four was in Lubbock, Texas where I raced to qualify for IM 70.3 Worlds. I was very excited but my... 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 →
Ironman 70.3 Texas – Nutrition Tips
This weekend many of my friends are racing Ironman 70.3 Texas in Galveston! The weather looks great, sunny and warm. Last year, the weather took many by surprise as a cold front blew in and almost froze everyone. So if you are racing, even though the forecast looks warm, I would recommend taking gear for... Continue Reading →
Be Fearless
So many triathletes are in peak season of training with their “A” races coming up. I wanted to write about what has inspired me to keep fighting for my dreams as a triathlete and in life in general. Last year when I was preparing for Ironman Chattanooga, I heard a song called “Fearless” by Jasmine... Continue Reading →
Finding Joy in the Midst of Sacrifice
Some of my readers know this, but some of you don’t…I am 15 weeks pregnant. When Michael and I decided to start trying, we didn’t know how long it would take and trusted that in God’s timing it would happen. To our surprise, we got pregnant pretty much right away. We have accepted that our... Continue Reading →
Too Much to Do & Not Enough Time
Under Training, Under Eating & Under Sleeping….a recipe for disaster. My body was as good as burnt toast last weekend! Today, I am going to share a true story from my training last week. First, I want to start off with saying….I am a Registered Dietitian and know better, but I am still human and... Continue Reading →
Living Fearless
Over the years, many friends have encouraged me to start a blog. So today, I decided to take a stab at blogging. They encouraged me for a couple reasons. First, my husband and I have a unique story that many couples do not share. One thing that sets us apart is that sisters from my family,... Continue Reading →