A few weeks ago Jason and I took the kids out to the bad lands to go on their first backpacking trip where they got to carry their own gear! While it didn't last too long for the 3 year old, Max who just turned 6 was able to carry his own stuff for the … Continue reading Cold Weather back packing with Kids!

Last month I had the opportunity to talk in front of an incredible audience made up of mostly women and a few brave awesome men. I put together a slide show along with a few short movies and talked at length about why Adventure Racing was the the best sport in the world, and why … Continue reading Mothers Rock, and are made for Adventure Racing!

For as long as I can remember my coping mechanism has been to go outside and run, bike and or get lost in nature. Sad? Go on a long bike ride. Angry? Go out and run really hard. In a funk? Head to the climbing gym or local boulders. However last Saturday, after a full … Continue reading Sitting with it all

“Mama, I found a feather for you today at Forest School!”, Max shouted as ran inside and proceeded to kick off his muddy boots. “We can add them to our Spirit B feather jar!”  “Wow, Max, this one is gorgeous” I said as I added the orange and black feather to our very full jar.  Every … Continue reading The Feather Jar

Before jumping fully into 2023, I'd love to take a moment and say a big thank you to 2022. Below are a few of my big accomplishments, favorite moments and 5 lessons I learned that I am excited to take with me and keep expanding on in the new year. My biggest personal physical accomplishment … Continue reading Goodbye 2022. You were good to me.

Are you scrambling for a gift for someone at the last hour? Don't worry, you are not alone. I remember my dad going out on Christmas Eve and getting all of his Christmas shopping done that day. He'd be gone all day and then be up most of the night wrapping. It seemed like he … Continue reading Eek! It’s almost Christmas!

In the late summer into fall, dressing kids for Forest School was no big deal. Durable pants, a long sleeve sun shirt, sunscreen, a sunhat and a warmish jacket- and they were good to go. The only minor complaint (from the grandparents) was that they were a little too dirty and had to be washed … Continue reading Our favorite kids winter layers for Forest School, skiing, and outdoor play

Geo is Max’s best friend and lives only a few houses away. “Max, Geo really wants you to come over, can you please go over there?  “NOOOO, I will only go over there if you go with me. For the rest of my life you have to go over there with me. I will NOT … Continue reading Reparenting myself while learning how to parent

Winter is a great time to build up your endurance and... your grit. For many a consistent and more reliable life schedule sets in, which, if optimized can only foster and help stick to a good training program. Whether you are just beginning to think about a winter training program or took a break after … Continue reading Optimizing your endurance and building adaptability during your “off season”

It's mid November, there's snow on the ground and there's already Christmas decor out. How did that happen!? Just a few days ago I was swimming in the ocean off the coast of Italy. Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed so far away. As I recover from jet lag and start to get ready for the coming … Continue reading My gift guide: favorite gifts for the athlete, the adventurer, the traveler, the homebody and the kids