As I lined up for the Oregon 24 hour Nationals Race, I could feel the wave of nerves and emotions coming over me. This would be my first solo event in a few years and only my second 24 hour mtn bike race. Was I ready? Could I push through the struggles with out my … Continue reading We did it- Oregon 24
Expedition Oregon 2021 – Americas Toughest Race
Prologue (2.5 miles/1000’ gain), by Rea “So, how fast are we going?”“I don’t know, as fast as the fastest the slowest one can go?” A few tears of happy anticipation, a speech that got us all rallied up, Jason’s countdown, and off we went into the first kilometer of the America’s Toughest Race. The first … Continue reading Expedition Oregon 2021 – Americas Toughest Race
Road to Recovery
Some would say Jason and I have not had the best start to 2021. Two abdominal surgeries for me and then three weeks later Jason got his hip resurfaced. I agree that this does not sound like fun. Having to go under the knife is never great, however for us the timing has worked out … Continue reading Road to Recovery
Bad days are A- OK
It's no secret. I am a very driven person who has a hard time hearing no. Once I get going on something, it is hard to deter from my path. Many good things come out of this personality trait. I am extremely loyal, if I say that I will be there, I will be there … Continue reading Bad days are A- OK
Active Recovery for the Heart and Body
This past Tuesday I went in for a partial hysterectomy, a hernia repair and an IUD removal. My IUD had some how gone through the backside of my uterus and was hanging out near my bowels. Apparently IUD's and I don't match (I got pregnant on one 10 years ago and had a miscarriage at … Continue reading Active Recovery for the Heart and Body
Life update and Spartan Games
A few months ago I promised myself that I would start writing more. But then life. Like almost every single person knows and feels, 2020 has been a year of adaptation, challenge, and ultimately for me: letting go. Letting go of "I should's" and replacing them with "I can and I want to" has really … Continue reading Life update and Spartan Games
Eco Challenge FiJi
In case you haven't seen it yet, go watch Jason and my team (Team BendRacing) on Eco Challenge streaming NOW on Amazon Prime. You will not regret it. It is such a fun show to watch, especially for those who really struggle to understand what we do out there for days on end. Many have … Continue reading Eco Challenge FiJi
Our top family camping tips and gear (ultralight style)
After going camping literally every week since we got back from New Zealand, and then going on a 9 day family bike-packing trip, Jason and are pretty much experts now in the family camping department. From car camping, to backpacking to bike packing, we have tried and tested many different systems. And while things will … Continue reading Our top family camping tips and gear (ultralight style)
With Spirit – The Film
On May tenth, which also happened to be Mothers Day, a film about me "racing through grief at the edge of the world" came out. A friend and videographer named Scott Almendinger became intrigued and fascinated with how I was dealing with my son, Spirit B's passing a few years ago. After following our team … Continue reading With Spirit – The Film
New Normal, New Goals, New Plans
Our homecoming back to the US was not exactly what we had in mind. We were expecting to hit the ground running as we had a big expedition race to put on and then a few weeks later we were to go to Canada to compete in my first expedition since the birth of Revel. … Continue reading New Normal, New Goals, New Plans
