I have always been one to test my body’s limitations and I plan to take this a step further this spring. Over three weekends May 25th – June 9th, I will be running a marathon, riding a 200 mile gravel ride, and competing in a half Ironman.
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| Age: | 32 |
| Hometown: | Grand Rapids |
| What‘s your history? | I am a former non-runner, turned runner/triathlete/cyclist. I also swim, bike, and run for my other team, Team Apex Multisport. |
| Tell us about a memorable race experience. | Two actually. Finishing the GR Triathlon (1/2 Iron) holding my 5 year old daughter's hand and finishing the Mi Titanium (1/2 Iron) carrying my 2 year old daughter. |
| What are 3 adjectives that describe your approach to your sport? | Mind over matter! (not all adjectives) |
| What are nutritional tips you use to gain optimum performance? | PB&J's will do you wonders in long races! |
| Give us some inspiration! | My 6 and 2½ year old daughters motivate me to be healthy. I want to lead them to live a healthy, active lifestyle, by being their role model. They are my world and my inspiration. |
| What is your single most important goal this year? | Complete my first Ironman (Lake Tahoe). |
| Complete this sentence: The thing I love most about competing is______________________. | Meeting and exceeding my goals. |
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Suffering for a CauseOne of the most difficult things I have ever had to do in my life is say goodbye to my father as he lost his 3+ year fight with stage four lung cancer four years ago.
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Ironman Lake TahoeThere is no backing out now. I have officially signed up for my first Ironman! My neighbor and I both secured spots in the inaugural Ironman race at Lake Tahoe in September of 2013. It is 14 months away, but I am already becoming slightly obsessive about the course. My biggest concern is that the race takes [...] Race Day ChecklistHave you ever arrived at a race and panicked when you realized that you had forgotten a key piece of gear for your race? I have.
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GR Tri Course PreviewAs part of our training, a friend and I decided to preview the bike course of the Grand Rapids Triathlon. Sudden Goal ChangeThis Saturday will be the fourth consecutive year that I have run the 25K Fifth Third Riverbank Run.This race has a special meaning to me. |
