Life

Don’t go through life with your breaks on 

I love this video. Actually it’s more the audio. When I listen to it I place my phone face down and close my eyes so that I can focus fully on the words.  Mindshift – a motivational video I first heard this audio from my coach in one of the challenge groups I was doing.… Continue reading Don’t go through life with your breaks on 

Health and Fitness · Life

Love, blessings, and exercise 

That run and bike combo really did me well because I was sure running on some pretty fantastic exercise endorphins yesterday.  Maybe it’s a combination of truly feeling blessed by the family I have and the encouragement I get to workout and the feeling of accomplishment that settled in me after getting it done, but… Continue reading Love, blessings, and exercise 

The Triathlon

The Triathlon: First combo 

I asked my husband today how he thought I should approach my training for the triathlon. Should I just start combining running and cycling? He said he read my post about feeling the nervous butterflies and yes that I should start there because water is my element so the run and cycling is what I… Continue reading The Triathlon: First combo 

Health and Fitness · The Triathlon

The Triathlon – March isn’t so far away 

About 6 months ago I signed up for my very first triathlon at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. I was and still am super excited about this.  Back then though March 2017 seemed so far away. But now, oh my goodness I am starting to feel a little bit of the nervous butterflies creeping in.  5k… Continue reading The Triathlon – March isn’t so far away 

Life

My power 

Embrace who you are and the beauty you are.  I can be moved to tears so easily, especially when it’s something that truly tugs at my heart.  For a long time I was searching to figure out exactly who I was. And I have realized something so powerful. I am uniquely made in God’s image.… Continue reading My power 

Life

My 2017 Focus: Intention 

As I was walking our youngest in her stroller to get her to fall asleep for nap time and our oldest rode her bike alongside us, I smiled as I saw the clouds part and the bright sun spread its warmth on me.  Then I felt the slightest little tingle of fear of the unknown.… Continue reading My 2017 Focus: Intention