I was a sideline spectator for the majority of my life, convinced I wasn’t made for sports. I was too passive and non athletic. Or so I thought. That all changed in 2010 when my oldest, of four children, decided to run cross-country. I figured it was time to get off the couch and get “fit”. I decided to download a 5k app and sign up for my first race. It was a challenge but I was determined to follow through. All I could think after that was, what now? The more involved I became the more I wanted to push my limits to see what else I was capable of. Since then I have gone on to complete many 5k and 10k’s, 48 half marathons and 3 marathons. In 2014 I added cycling and triathlon to my resume completing the Seattle to Portland 206 mile ride, 4 sprints and in June will finish my 3rd 70.3.

In Dec 2016 I required knee surgery and was assured that I would be running in 6 weeks. It was close to a year later and after countless hours of PT that I was finally able to run again. I was very discouraged to see how much fitness I had lost. A friend had recommended TriDot and I was hoping this would be what I needed to add structure back into my workouts. I was doubtful that I would ever make it back to my previous conditioning but with the help of TriDot I have been able set new PR’s at all distances and remain injury free. I am in awe everyday when I think of what we are all capable of. I am excited to see what the future holds and look forward to encouraging those who are just beginning their journey. My goal is to add the title of Ironman in 2020.