Hey everyone! You might notice some changes around here, and that’s because I’ve got a new blog name! Now that I’m getting back into blogging I’ve decided I want to highlight my new identity as a mom in the mountains and rebrand this blog. I’m really excited about this! Being a hiker and outdoorsy woman … More The New Me
I did it! I survived my second triathlon, and it was so much better than last year – even though the weather was much crazier and I’m still too injured to run. The Gold Nugget Triathlon is a women’s only race here in Anchorage. It’s a 10 lap swim, 12 mile bike ride, and a … More Gold Nugget Triathlon 2017 Race Recap
I’ve got some exciting news today! It’s been a long time since I’ve done a race due to my SI joint injury, and I definitely miss the feeling of signing up for a race, training for something hard, and crossing the finish line. I’m going to be starting a slow, supervised return to running in … More Spring Racing Plans
Hi everyone! As you may have learned last week, I’M A TRIATHLETE! Those are three little words that I never thought I’d say, but have brought me so much happiness in the past week. From the moment I crossed the finish line of the Gold Nugget Triathlon (recap here!) I’ve felt like a totally different … More What It Means To Be A Triathlete
Hi everyone! Guess what? After 8 weeks of learning how to swim and ride a road bike, and dealing with not being able to run, I’M A TRIATHLETE! Quite possibly my happiest race day picture EVER! I had a great experience this weekend at the Gold Nugget Triathlon, even though I was crazy nervous about the … More Gold Nugget Triathlon Race Recap!
Hi everyone! My time as a tri newbie is coming to an end very soon because my first triathlon is THIS SUNDAY! I have no idea where the last 2 months went, but I guess I’m ready for race day! Well, almost. This is the time in my training where I am putting together all … More The Tri Newbie Chronicles: Before The Race!
Hi everyone! Week #2 of Gold Nugget Triathlon training went pretty well, but I definitely needed an extra rest day this week. I haven’t trained for a race since last fall, so I guess it’s something I needed to ease into! Monday: I did 30 minutes of swimming at my gym, which mostly ended up … More GNT Training: Week 2
Hi everyone! This was my first real week of training for the Gold Nugget Triathlon, which is my first tri ever! I was incredibly nervous about starting training, mostly because I haven’t swam anything other than the doggy paddle in over 10 years and also because I’m still not back to 100% with my running. But … More GNT Training: Week 1
Mom in the Mtns 