#konaquest

#Konaquest came to an end and #Konadream came true yesterday. Second place in my age group at @ironmantri Wisconsin was enough to earn me a spot for 2018. Thanks to @patrickbradycoaching for getting me ready to compete, to my training partners @teenieracer, @mutantkberr, @juleskozlowski, @brittanybordoli for that extra push and motivation. Thanks to @j_kow_pics, @schard70, @brittanybordoli, @carlfreddy, Karuna Sijapati, Dan Perkins, @anniefhughes, Katie and Tony Knipfer, and @jklumpyan for cheering me through tough times on the run course. And thanks for all of the Facebook comments from family and friends that could not be there. They were so heart warming to read through after the race. In a few weeks we start #roadtokona 😰 Now where is that brownie pan...😂😜 #IMWI #swimbikerun #trilife #goalaccomplished (at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center)

Wishing the best of luck at #IMWI on Sunday to my @patrickbradycoaching teammates @teenieracer and @juleskozlowski ! You two have provided several ass kickings for the past 8 months and entertaining conversations during training. Best of luck ladies! I can't wait to see you cross the finish line and beat your goals. 🙌#girlpower💪 #swimbikerun #teampbc #konaquest

Just under 2 weeks now for Ironman Wisconsin. Grateful to have a team working with me the past 5 weeks to help me get through a strained hip flexor and some other issues with my left side for, hopefully, a Kona qualifying slot for 2018. #trilife #swimbikerun #recovery #konaquest #mykonacontest (at Madison Acupuncture & Bodywork)

Race complete, 🍕consumed, and now time to recover and drink some green smoothie while watching le tour from a magnesium bath. Race swim was shortened because of 4 foot swells which was a bummer because I was having fun. 3rd out of the elite wave, 2nd age group, but I get nothing and age groupers get everything 😞. Bummer. But my results are my own and I know who I beat. I also have some a few great laughs to look back on. Hopefully one step closer to Kona. Shout out to my husband @dr_kalina for hanging around on the bike for entertainment and then letting me drop him on the run, giving up his race for me. That is ❤️. #konaquest #swimbikerun #rideyourbike #nobodycaresaftertherace #fuckitall

Just a little ways from @trekbikes headquarters in Waterloo, WI is a sheep🐑 farm and I like to imagine @herman_sheep lives there. So I'm always on the lookout when I 🚴‍♀️ by and give him a wave. Today was a endurance ride where I focused on nutrition, pacing, and mental focus because I tend to get bored and fall off the end of rides. Then it was a 45 minute easy run off the bike where I practiced taking in liquids. Another day ✅. #konaquest #teampbc #windydays #feedmenow