Beat the heat this summer with the whole family. We found the best kids gear to keep them cool and happy all day long. A comfortable kid in the outdoors is a happy kid, which translates to a happy mom and dad. When summer hits, it’s easy to get your kids out the door. They … Continue reading Best Kids Summer Layers!
24 Hour World Championships
"5, 4, 3, 2, 1..... GO!!!!" "Finally!" I exhaled as I started to sprint 500 meters in a crowd of other helmeted runners around me. I had been waiting rather impatiently to hear this countdown. For the entire week before I had a gamut of emotions and feelings swirling within me. "Why am I here … Continue reading 24 Hour World Championships
A Night with Spirit B Tree
"The more time I spend up here with Spirit tree, the more I become aware of why he is here" whispered Jason as we woke up. Last night, Max got to blow out 5 birthday candles on his requested strawberry and vanilla cake, open a few presents and stay up extra late (maybe the cake … Continue reading A Night with Spirit B Tree
Dear Spirit B
Dear Spirit B, It’s been five years since I held a wild hawk to my belly, asking you and your brother to give it strength and love. It’s been five years since I held your beautiful purple body, and it’s been five years since I felt the earth shatter beneath my feet - taking my … Continue reading Dear Spirit B
Team Bend Racing Adventure Race World Championships Race Report!
The start “Pinch it off Lars!” “Pinch it off Lars, the race has started!” yelled Dan from outside the bathroom. I stood outside the cafe (where we had just been planning our route on our two sets of maps for the entire race) in a state of total shock that we had even made it … Continue reading Team Bend Racing Adventure Race World Championships Race Report!
Racing and Recovery
I recently wrote a blog for Mission Farms CBD on how we use CBD for racing and recovery. If you have asked me a year ago about CBD, I would not be able to tell you anything other than I had heard it could help with pain. Fast forward a year later, and I am … Continue reading Racing and Recovery
We did it- Oregon 24
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
Endurance Mama 