"Did Cooper leave the slime on the kitchen table overnight?" Justin asked me. "Ummm," I said. "I don't know. Why would I know that? Does it matter?" "Well, yeah," Justin said. "It does matter. There is a giant stain on our kitchen table now and it took off the paint on the table." I laughed. … Continue reading Beautifully Broken
20 Triathlon Training Tidbits to Make Your Life Easier
"WOW, 70.3 miles! You're crazy, what bet did you lose?" The gym owner asked me during our first workout together. "I didn't lose a bet," I said confidently. "I lost 100 lbs." Losing 100 lbs was my motivation for doing a Half Ironman triathlon last summer. The distance felt absolutely crazy to me: 1.2 mile … Continue reading 20 Triathlon Training Tidbits to Make Your Life Easier
My Sister’s Accident
I've learned that it's hard to find the words to describe exactly how it felt when you received horrible news. That lump in your throat. The butterflies in your stomach. The heat rush that flows through your body. The darkness that strips away the light from around you. But all of those things happened when … Continue reading My Sister’s Accident
Own it
Sometimes, life events happen outside of our control. We make mistakes. We may run too fast or too slow. We may lose sight of the path. We may trip and fall flat on our face. But that one weak moment doesn't who we are at our core. If you make a mistake, own it. If … Continue reading Own it
Off Season
My body has changed a lot in the past two months. I've gained 9 lbs since my half IronMan. I've lost some definition in my belly and arms. But I expected that. It's off season. I'm not spending 15 to 20 hours a week working out. I'm not spending every Sunday on a long bike … Continue reading Off Season
The Night We Met
Cooper loves stories. And one of his favorite stories is how I met his daddy. "Well, mommy was with her friends walking to a birthday party. I saw a boy on the steps. I told him my name and said that he shouldn't ever forget it. A few hours later, I asked him to play … Continue reading The Night We Met
Starting Over
How do you start over? How do make an effort to stop what you're doing and turn the other way? Sometimes you have the choice to start over. Other time, it's a forced transition. The last two years have been filled with many "starting over" moments. As I reflect on the past two years, these … Continue reading Starting Over
3 Things I’ve Learned through Half IronMan Training
When I first signed up for my Half IronMan last summer, I didn't think much about it. That sounds a little crazy when I look back. The decision was as impulsive as the boutique t-shirts I ordered last week. I was following posts and stories from inspiring women from Betty Badass Designs, a triathlon apparel … Continue reading 3 Things I’ve Learned through Half IronMan Training
Leg Biscuits
"These dang shorts are so tight!" I said. "Did you put them in the dryer?" "You probably put them in the dryer, Ash," Justin said. He's right. I suck at laundry. I make a killer dippy egg. I don't mind cleaning the bathroom. But please don't make me do laundry. I stepped toward the hallway. … Continue reading Leg Biscuits
Basketball & Life: Lessons from My Grandparents
This morning, I felt sad. I felt loss. I felt heartbreak. Death and loss breaks into your life. It tries to steal your spirit. It crushes your heart. It breaks a circle that once felt complete. Cooper started to wake up. He opened his little eyes. "Hi mommy," he said. With teary eyes, I faked … Continue reading Basketball & Life: Lessons from My Grandparents
