New Year New Goals...

I know we are typically supposed to write about goals in Jan, but I am finally kicking off my blog in April.  It's been a crazy year so far, to say the least.  I've been feeling pretty lucky lately.  Where do I start.....

Last year my husband, Nick, was promoted to an account manager with Newton Running which moved us from Sarasota, FL to Boulder, CO.  It was a total no brainer....Colorado, sweet!  But it was an emotional move as we owned a personal training studio, have amazing family,  friends and clients.  It was a great opportunity that we couldn't resist.

We settled down in Lafayette, just between Boulder and Westminster, where Nick and I both work.  I fell in love with Lifetime Fitness - Westminster as soon as I walked into the club.  Lifetime Fitness has been a great change of pace and learning opportunity for me as well.  Recently I have launched the Lifetime TRI Team at the Westy location and having a blast.  I am looking forward to inspire, education and motivate others to reaching their health and fitness goals through endurance sports!

This year I started applying for Triathlon teams.....not thinking I'd actually get accepted.  I put it all out there and was announced to be on Team Kompetitive Edge, a local multisport retailer in Denver, and the inaugural team of the IRONMAN Foundation-Newton Running Ambassador Triathlon Team! I've also had the opportunity to be part of the Timex Factory Team & 3WRace Ambassador team.

My goal for this year is to give more back to our community with local and national organizations.  Last year I was a part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation - Newton Running Team at IRONMAN Canada.  Amazing experience and I am proud to be doing it again this year!!  Along with other local charities with both 3WRaces and KE....and with IMFNR Team at Ironman & 70.3 races!

So far I've done 2 races here at altitude.  Holy hell it's tough.   I'm loving the training here and feeling I'm gaining more RBC's every session...HA!  It's a total different ball game training here vs the Florida flatland, but I sure do miss the beaches!  Athletes here are amazing.  Just this past weekend I was running in the Horsetooth Half marathon when I overheard a woman behind me talking about how muddy the full marathon was.  I was hurtin certain....she said she was 56yrs old and cruising at an easy conversation pace of 8:20's!  Amazing!!  Colorado breeds a whole different level of athletes here.  I love it!

Here's to the start of my blog.......enjoy!!

Post race refreshments...New Belgium!! 

Horsetooth Half Marathon - ARPIL 21, 2013

Post race with Nick & Eric.