Every year, I like to do something a little uncomfortable. I look back at the goals I set… and tell the truth about whether I actually followed through. Not because I enjoy pointing out failures—but because I genuinely believe this: You shouldn’t ask others to live a life you’re not willing to live yourself. So […]
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Bringing the Chelan Ironman Training Weekend to an End
I wrote my last blog as I was rolling into Lake Chelan and I’m writing this one as I’m rolling out of Lake Chelan. Don’t worry I’m not driving. This was a fantastic weekend of Ironman training that seems like it ended too soon. As we’re driving away there’s a smoky glaze hovering over the […]
Driving to Lake Chelan for Some Ironman Training Fun!
On this Memorial Day kick off to summer what would be better than heading over to beautiful Lake Chelan? Thanks to my good friend Kristina Coleman for the reminder! I have my bike on the back of the car, my wetsuit in my bag, and my running shoes on my feet! There’s a great Half […]
Workout of the Day: Turkish Get Ups & Sots Presses
In this workout you’ll see that I’m holding two dumbbells in one hand. The actually workout was supposed to be with an Olympic Barbell (45 pounds), but my gym was closed today. At home I didn’t have a 45 pound barbell, but I did have a few small dumbbells. I had to hold one 15 […]
Find a Beautiful Place to Run and You Can Be Awed While You Workout
Try changing your running location to get a new fresh experience. Your mind will stay active and you’ll be done with your workout before you know it (and ready for the next one). It’s very important to make sure that your workout is a pleasure activity in your mind, and finding new fun places to […]



