Forward Motion

I finished off 2015 with surgery on my left wrist to remove hardware from a previous break. At my one week check up my surgeon told me he "recommends" I wait another week before running as to be safe from getting an infection or falling and re-injuring the bone. Naturally, I went running the next day. With Gorges 50k only about 12 weeks away, I couldn't (mentally) afford to wait for another week of no running. I am already behind where I want to be and have to proceed with caution since this pesky Plica Syndrome seems to have grown ever fonder of my knee. I was been able to get in some decent running prior to surgery and today I was finally able to get in my first workout. 

Since it was MLK day I was able to meet up with Coach Dad for some hill repeats along the bike path. Although they weren't at a real hard effort, it felt good to be doing something other than an hour of easy running and I feel like it is a step in the right direction. I need to keep reminding myself that right now any forward motion is progress and that every time I do run - no matter the pace - I am getting more fit, I am getting stronger and I am not sitting on the couch! 

I followed my run today with a strength session at The Ranch Athletics and so far I am feeling really good - other than wanting to take a nap! The holiday allowed me to take a day to focus entirely on training and it seems to be what I needed to get me back on the training wagon. I am looking forward to being back on a regimented training plan and to be able to race again soon!

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -MLK

It Takes a Village

Since I started running as a kid, it has been my dream to be a professional runner. By no means am I at that level (yet), however I am not done trying to to get there. Running at that level takes a lot of work and a lot of support from those around you: friends, family, coaches, and companies that believe in you. After a very disappointing 2015 I am ready to put the year behind me and start fresh. I am lucky enough to be able to continue working with my current sponsors: Rudy Project Eyewear, The Ranch Athletics and Honey Stinger Nutrition, but I am happy to say that I will be moving forward with both Freeplay Magazine, Nuun Hydration and Zensah joining me in my corner.

Freeplay Magazine is a women's endurance sports magazine that features stories about badass and motivational woman from road racing, trail running, triathlons and anything else woman can excel in. They promote something that most adults these days do not get enough of: FREEPLAY. I myself being an endurance athlete and all together out door lover, I am proud to be part of a team of like-minded women who like to get outside and compete.

We constantly hear how important hydration is to athletes, but hydration is more than just taking in water. You have to replace what you sweat out. That is where Nuun comes in. They make a variety of tablets you add to your water to help keep you hydrated and balanced. I have used Nuun tablets for years between running, riding and even climbing - as many of you know with Seth around, a weekend for me could include all of the afore mentioned activities! I am excited to be able to be part of their team of amazing athletes and to make my water count!

Recovery is just as important is the work you put in. Getting nutrients and blood flow to worked muscles is what repairs your muscles and gets you ready for your next big push. Zensah creates sports level compression socks and sleeves to help promote blood flow to your tissues. This helps you recover fast which = running faster. I am a huge believer in compression and wear them often; like when I am lounging around the house or flying on a plane. I happy to now be able to do that in style!


Any athlete will tell you that any bit of support helps. Whether its moral support or physical support, we appreciate everything that we are given. I feel so lucky to be able to be part of companies who's products I love and who feel that I am worthy to wear their logo. To all of you I say:

THANK YOU!