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A "Beautiful" Day for lunch and a musical... by @trycathlete
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12 days ago
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That feeling when you meet up for lunch for the first time in forever and match each other's vibe ... Some things never change 😂🩷 #nocallaheadrequired #understoodtheassignment #beingnormalisboring #bubblegumpink by @trycathlete
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13 days ago
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We finished the Steelman Endless Summer swim in the rain this morning! That makes three of three for the season! Can't wait to put our medals together tomorrow! 😂 Any idea what they make? 🤔 #steelmanracing #justkeepswimming #lakeswimming #SundaySwim #justswimmingintherain by @trycathlete
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a month ago
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Got a good night's sleep at the cabin and the first van is off and running! See you in 36 hours! #brr #blueridgerelay #runnerscommunity #relayrace #velocityvixens by @trycathlete
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a month ago
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Friends & family sometimes joke that I'm just going to do things my own way or figure it out myself, but there's a lot of truth there. It's a blessing and a curse: the tenacity to figure things out, but the propensity to overload myself by not seeking help. It can be hard to articulate what I need or how someone can help, so turning inward and relying on myself can feel like the only option sometimes. On the outside, people may see frustration, inflexibility, or coldness.... disconnection.  But, inside there's loneliness, doubt, exhaustion, and grief. I've been struggling.... with motivation, health, relationships, and finding some kind of balance amongst my responsibilities. It's heavy, and I'm tired. I want the energy, vitality, and joy that I had just a few years ago... I know how to get there, but every time I feel progress it seems like obstacles keep appearing on the path. 

This year has been a roller coaster of highs & lows, lessons & rebuilding. I'm finding that sometimes part of rebuilding is clawing your way back onto solid ground, getting your bearings, and starting the slow grind back to a.place of stability and confidence. The journey is not an easy one. And perhaps one of the most sobering lessons is that the people and places along the way change, sometimes when you least expect it. Making your comeback doesn't guarantee things will be as they were... so maybe the bravest thing we can do when we're struggling and everything seems to be falling apart is forge a brand new path: one with new experiences, new expectations, and the acceptance that conditions will change along the way.

I've always been a fan of symbolism, so it feels fitting that this season presented me with an opportunity to participate in something new.... a new challenge, with new people, in new places... a brand new path. 

Continued in comments... by @trycathlete
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a month ago
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Latest experimentation.... Watercolor &  acrylic 🎨 
#sparklemore #paintinginprogress #playingwithpaint by @trycathlete
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a month ago
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Playing with watercolors the last few weeks.... Animals, landscape, and florals.... 🎨 by @trycathlete
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2 months ago
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That feeling when you take 10 minutes off of your swim time from June!!! Just goes to show that a little consistency & effort can make for a lot of progress!! @steelmanracing #justkeepswimming🐠 #trainingmotivation #backatit #openwaterswim #progress by @trycathlete
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2 months ago
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"Playing dress-up begins at age 5 and never truly ends..." ~Kate Spade ✨
Grateful for a beautiful night out with these beautiful ladies! #playingdressup #girlsnightout #girlsjustwannahavefun❤️ #dressup #foodie @thymerooftopgrille by @trycathlete
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2 months ago
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Girl Time 💕 
#ladiesbrunch #poolside #friends #girltime by @trycathlete
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2 months ago
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Sometimes life has a way of reminding you that you can't control it all, but you can control the next step you take.

Back to early mornings.
Back to the track.
Back to swimming.
Back to biking.
Back to nourishing my body instead of numbing my feelings.
Back to the routines that make me feel strong, capable, and grounded.

Because I've learned something about myself over the years:

I can be disappointed without giving up.
I can be hurt without losing my direction.
I can grieve what I thought something would be without losing sight of my vision.

This season has stretched me in ways I never expected.

But I'm still showing up.

And maybe that's the point.

Some chapters are about remembering that you are still capable of getting back up and becoming yourself again. Paces may be different. Endurance may need to be rebuilt. But consistency & commitment are the keys to success.

One morning. One mile. One choice at a time. 🌅
#triathlonträning #seasonsofchange #whatifyoucan #runningmotivation by @trycathlete
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2 months ago
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Apparently, my productivity has a caffeine requirement. 😂☕️
This *should* be enough, but I may have underestimated myself. 😂
Just enjoying the little things lately — good coffee, colorful adventures, and finding joy in this unexpected chapter of life. 💙✨
One day, one adventure, one giant coffee at a time. ☕️💙
#GlitterAndGrit #JeepLife #DunkinRun #CaffeineFueled #AdventureAwaits @dunkin by @trycathlete
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2 months ago
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