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
Author: cmoneymagness
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
Best Valentines Gift Ever
My husband is not one for “traditional” holidays, especially the “hallmark” ones like Valentine’s Day. He’s also not the best about being on time with dates like birthdays and anniversaries. So it was a true surprise when Jason announced a Valentine’s gift for me at the beginning of March. He had booked two huts … Continue reading Best Valentines Gift Ever
A trip for healing and dreaming
With in minutes of pushing away from the car all my boys are getting settled. 6-month-old Revel has turned his cries into happy squeals. 3-year-old Max is busy chatting away from his big boy perch on his "Shotgun" bike seat. And 45-year-old Jason is smiling as he navigates his mountain bike down the overgrown trail. … Continue reading A trip for healing and dreaming
Choices
I have been wanting to write for a long time now, but time has been cut down even more since Revel has started becoming more mobile! In an effort to keep my blog going, I am now going to start making shorter posts on thoughts and scenes from my days. Below is a little snapshot … Continue reading Choices
Getting back into training post baby
After the loss of Spirit B, I didn’t write or talk much about how everything was going physically for me postpartum wise, as I was way to consumed with healing my heart and learning how to be a Mama to Max. Even though I was doing a lot physically very early after my emergency c- … Continue reading Getting back into training post baby
My favorite gear and tips for surviving and loving your fourth trimester
Revel is now officially a month old and I am well into my 4th trimester. I feel like the two of us have hit a nice rhythm. I am getting better at reading his subtle (and not so subtle!) cues and he is more and more alert and aware, which makes everything more fun. Physically, … Continue reading My favorite gear and tips for surviving and loving your fourth trimester
Revel Wilder
At the beginning of my pregnancy I said I wanted to bike into the hospital to deliver Lil C. While the birth didn't happen quite as I wanted, I did get to bike to the hospital and it all ended with Revel Wilder healthy, sleepy, and hungry in my arms. Revel Wilder came earth side … Continue reading Revel Wilder
