about

Bike rides make every day better. Kindness can change the world.

I vividly remember running the mile in elementary school for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, and in seventh grade, I joined a few of my high school running role models on the 4×800 relay. My love of running continued on and off until I ran my first half marathon, and from then on, I was hooked. An injury brought me to a bike shop, where I bought my first road bike and learned to bike with the boys… I fell head over heels with two wheels, the hum of the peloton, the whir of wheels mere inches away.

Fast forward a few years to a chance meeting at a stoplight – while biking – that brought two incredible things into my life: my husband, Nick, and triathlon. He was in the middle of training for his first 140.6, something I only dreamed of doing. But, thanks to a little nudge and belief in me that I could do it – and finally getting over my genetically imperfect half eyebrows – I signed up for my first tri… and, less than a year later, my first 140.6.

I love being on the edge, pushing the boundaries, challenging my comfort zone – because the best things in life happen outside of it. And, a positive attitude? It’s the only kind to have.

I live in Minneapolis with my husband, our toddler, and two vizslas. You can usually find me running, biking, or swinging kettlebells. I’m also solar powered and love spending time outside. My favorite place in the world is Kauai’s north shore.

Happy swimbikerunning, friends! ♥

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