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February Financial Update!! (And a No Spend Challenge Month!)

It was early September of 2017, and I had just binge listened to 5 Dave Ramsey podcasts in a row. I was curious. He mentioned that the first step was … Continue reading February Financial Update!! (And a No Spend Challenge Month!)

Why I’m Proud of a Run I Didn’t Finish.

I quit a training run last weekend. I had 14 miles planned. I was dressed perfectly for the temps, had my nutrition with me, had the route picked out, and … Continue reading Why I’m Proud of a Run I Didn’t Finish.

Holiday Season Challenge – Permission to Say No

Next week is Thanksgiving. In a lot of people’s minds, this kicks off a shit show of a stressful 2 months of being overcommitted, overfed, and broke. Today I want … Continue reading Holiday Season Challenge – Permission to Say No

Minimalism and Identifying What is Truly Most Important

Something comes over me every November. I know that cold and darkness are right around the corner, so I’ll be spending more time inside. And secondly, we’re about to start … Continue reading Minimalism and Identifying What is Truly Most Important

Hold the Pen – What I’m Tinkering With This Week

First off, if you have no clue what I’m talking about when I say ‘hold the pen’, give this a quick skim first. Okay, now that we have that out … Continue reading Hold the Pen – What I’m Tinkering With This Week

It’s Time to Hold The Pen

I’m obsessed with two things.  1 – Personal growth 2 – Tinkering These two things go incredibly well together. I’m always working on something, learning about something, and mulling over … Continue reading It’s Time to Hold The Pen

Decide What To Be And Go Be It.

A dream came true today. I was featured in an article in Runner’s World. I remember when I first aspired to this. I was 19 years old, working at a … Continue reading Decide What To Be And Go Be It.

Preparing to Run a 50 Mile Race With One Kidney

One week from tomorrow I will be toeing the line of a 50 mile trail race. Last time I did a 50 miler I had two kidneys. This time I … Continue reading Preparing to Run a 50 Mile Race With One Kidney

11 Months Into My Debt Free Journey – A Financial Update and 5 Tools for Financial Traction

11 months ago today I sat at a table for dinner up in Minneapolis. Next to me was my then boyfriend (about to be my ex-boyfriend), and his buddy. We … Continue reading 11 Months Into My Debt Free Journey – A Financial Update and 5 Tools for Financial Traction

Living Kidney Donor – It’s Time to Get Back to Ultras

As my kidney donation date neared in spring of 2017 I began to feverishly search on-line for examples of endurance athletes that donated and went on to still compete. I … Continue reading Living Kidney Donor – It’s Time to Get Back to Ultras

My New Chapter in Colorado!

I had grand aspirations of writing a lot once I moved to Colorado. I wanted to share nearly real time the wins, the challenges, the vulnerable moments, and the excitement … Continue reading My New Chapter in Colorado!