Feeling Stuck?

My mental and emotional state in the last couple weeks can be best summed up as “off.” It is easy to see why from a circumstantial lens— the kids are now all gone (and the nest feels really empty), Ironman WI weekend has passed, and Jamie is fully consumed in the...

Far Better

My book is being shipped as I write this. I am excited. I am terrified. I am unskilled in how to sell it, but I am counting on my passion to guide the process. I mostly wrote it to fulfill a lifelong goal, but I believe in the message. I want to inspire you to find...

Now What?

Racer or not, it is pretty normal to feel a big letdown after a much anticipated event. Whether it is a big trip, a celebration, or a massive life change, one of the hardest parts of feeling some of the highest highs is knowing that the crash afterward is so...

No Secrets in Racing

Many of you know that I raced the Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 on Saturday. This was half iron #22 for me, and I was beyond excited to return to my home race after a four year hiatus. My original goal (made last September) was to finally break the 5-hour mark in the...

Race Week: Focus on Gratitude

It is RACE WEEK!!! I am very excited to race. I am also nervous. I filled with anticipation, sprinkled with just a tiny bit of dread. I mostly want it to happen, and a little part of me wants it to be over.  I believe I am experiencing an honest human response to...