Fear and Toughness

Time for a long overdue recap of my races in 2015. There have been some tough ones. But, I’ve finally learned to give myself enough credit to realize that I too, am tough. 2014 ended on a high note, with a strong showing at the North Face 50k. I finished 6th OA, and...

Wildflower Race Report

Wildflower was my first long course race. I really didn’t know what to expect. I was excited and nervous, not knowing what would unfold for the next 5 hours. I had more fun than I thought, at least in the first 3 hours of the race, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole...

Ironman 70.3 St. George Race Report

In the days leading up to St George (StG) I had been struggling with lack of excitement- similar to leading into Oceanside. I knew StG would be a long hot and windy day (not my specialty). This race has a huge challenging reputation which I felt up for. My bike...

Wildflower: Still the One and Only

Wildflower holds a special place in my heart. In 2011, it was my first half ironman distance race, and I’ve raced the long course every year since then. The race is located out in the middle of nowhere and just about everyone camps at the race site. Because of...

Wildflower Race Report

Here are some of my highlights from the Wildflower Triathlon weekend. Camping Fun: Hanging with teamies, their hubbies, new & old friends and my family. Friday night Diamondback golf cart driving by campsite with free Choco-tacos! Not so fun: No sleep. Loud...