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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...
Two Weeks Out: Stay the Course
For most endurance racing, when you get within two weeks of your event it ensures that you have started the taper process. The time to rest and recover to be as fresh and ready as possible for the big event. Most athletes have a love/hate relationship with the...
Three Weeks Out: Reframing Anxiety
I woke up a few days ago, after a fitful night of sleep, with raging anxiety. And, as brains like to do, mine kept searching for anything it could to validate these feelings: I was tired, I had a long day planned (including a big workout), I had to start my day with...
4 Weeks Out: Revisiting the WHY
Last Saturday marked four weeks to my biggest race of the season: Ironman Wisconsin 70.3. If you are a longtime reader you know that I strive for authenticity and transparency. Although I often write about things that I have already processed, sometimes I think...
Just Be You
As many of you know, I had the amazing opportunity to travel a lot this summer. Each experience (so far) has been unique in its' location and purpose. Every trip was a blessing, with many very high moments, a few lows, and a lot of in-between. And each one presented...
The B-Roll
I had the enjoyable experience of working with Frank from our cable access channel this spring and summer for a local internet short called “That Oregon Life”, a production that highlights members of our community. Frank joined me for parts of many training sessions....
Fueled by Love
A couple of weekends ago I participated in my 10th Door County race weekend, 14 years after my first. This race has always had a magical feel, with a sprit distance race on Saturday, and a half iron on Sunday. In a beautiful part of WI. Well organized, yet relaxed....