Looking Back

Less than one year ago, I qualified for the 70.3 world championships in Las Vegas. It is hard to believe that race is just over a week away. Taking a moment to appreciate how much has happened between now and then...I traveled to Orlando, Tempe, France, Panama, Milwaukee, Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, Port St. Lucie, Key West, and West Palm Beach for races, made incredible new friends to include the wolfpack, completed my first ironman, qualified for Team USA, spent tons of time training with friends in the Miami area, and just lived life to the fullest. I've learned so much about myself through this journey and I can't thank the people who inspire and support me enough. Only 2 months left on my first legitimate triathlon season, 3 races to go! Then I have to start training to beat Kevin's 11:40 ironman time...

USAT National Championships

Where to begin...this last week was by far one of the best weeks ever. It was the first time my dad, brother, and sister were able to see me compete in a triathlon, I got to spend time with my puppy, placed 2nd at Steelhead 70.3 in my age group, challenged myself to compete in 3 races within the span of a week, finally got to see the Wolfpack in action and race with my amazing teammates/see several of them qualify and PR, was able to dedicate an entire week to spending time with my family, and on top of it all...despite truly fearing doing the sprint triathlon the day after the olympic at the USAT AG National Champs, I managed to get over my fears to place 4th in my age group and secured a spot on Team USA for the World Championships next year in Canada. It is incredible when dreams come true, but even more so when you can share those moments with the best family anyone could ever ask for and the most wonderful teammates on the planet. I am so grateful and thankful for having such incredible supporters and sponsors. Thanks to everyone who kept me smiling every minute of this week Love you all!!