The video of my TEDxOrangeCoast talk posted today, and I’m mixed with emotions. One side I’m so proud of the content and hope the message brings strength to anyone who’s been sexually assaulted and learning to listen to their inner… Read More »TEDxOC. The Voice Within
Triathlon
There are six Ironman races happening today: National races: Buffalo Springs, Syracuse, and Coeur d’Alene International races: Japan, Tremblant, and France My friend and IM training partner is racing CdA. Go Angela. Finish strong. One female IM athlete that I… Read More »Sarah Reinertsen
Sarah Reinertsen
Have you faced your biggest fear? I’ve faced a few and now take my biggest risk … sharing a story of nine lives in hopes that it’ll provide hope for someone to have a more peaceful and powerful life. My… Read More »Kona Inspired
Kona Inspired
Are you like me and collect sample bottles of lotions, shampoos and conditioners. Then let them sit is a drawer, never to be used??? Well, in 2012 that’s changing because I’m determined to use each one of them and get… Read More »TriSwim Lotion
TriSwim Lotion
Thanks to Eric Fraizer, host of The Power Is Now, for having me as a guest on his national radio show. We focused on overcoming challenges, finding peace, being powerful, and racing the Ironman. I shared 3 mental tools to… Read More »The Power Is Now
The Power Is Now
So hard to believe it’s been nearly three weeks since my last note and during that time I became an Ironman. It happened last Sunday. Leading up to the race took more time then anticipated – last minute workouts, bike… Read More »Finishing the Ironman; thriving not just surviving
Finishing the Ironman; thriving not just surviving
Just checked Tempe’s 10 day weather forecast. Sunny, sunny, sunny, sunny, sunny, sunny, sunny, showers, mostly sunny, sunny. Hold that thought. Step back. Wait …. showers on Sunday, November 21st. Showers on race day?!?! Will somebody please start doing the… Read More »Showers for race day????
Showers for race day????
Feel good and happy about the last two weeks of training. Last Saturday did 7h/30m of training, nearly equal to a 1/2 Ironman. Best part was swimming 5,000 yards, which was just over the 2.4 miles needed for the Ironman.… Read More »Taper Down
Taper Down
First and most importantly, the Challenge Athlete Foundation (CAF) is a God-sent to many disabled people, and throughout my life I’ll do my best to support them. During Sunday’s event I was struck by the courage of so many people:… Read More »Update: CAF tri
Update: CAF tri
In La Jolla about to go to bed and feeling a bit anxious. Tomorrow I’ll do my first 1/2 Ironman distance tri. Some competitive pressure is gone because this is not a race, rather it’s a fundraiser to raise money… Read More »CAF tri … first 1/2 Ironman distance