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Registered Dietitian, CF-L1, and food sensitivity expert empowering you to peak performance

Registered Dietitian, RRCA Run Coach, Beachbody Coach on a mission to promote health & wellness by eating clean, lifting heavy, & getting a little muddy.

09/24/2025

BP - 104/71
Pulse Ox - 100%
Resting HR - 54

Ferritin…..11 whomp whomp 😭

*sigh.

Training has been amazing!

I feel strong most of the time. I ran 72 miles 2 weeks ago without any issues.

But I am TIRED. The fatigue is real. Most days I wake up tired and that’s because I blew all my oxygen running so my body is in low battery mode.

So I had a doctor appointment yesterday and things looks great - blood pressure, HR, all the things.

All the things except ferritin.

The lowest it’s been in years.

My doc can’t figure out how I continue to run without keeling over.

So we put in for an iron transfusion. HOPEFULLY insurance says yes 🤞🏼🤞🏼 and if they don’t, hopefully it’s not a billion dollars out of pocket.
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All this to say - go to your dang annual appointments!!

Get annual labs. Stay on top of your health. ASK questions!

I’m doing all the right things besides just licking iron every day and my body refuses to keep a surplus of iron. But I wouldn’t know that if I didn’t stay on top of my laps and have honest conversations with my doctor.

I have more labs in 3 and 6 months. A DEXA scheduled in November. All👏🏼the👏🏼things👏🏼

As of right now we only get one body this life time, might as well take care of it the best we can!

09/23/2025

Just over here contemplating my life choices.

When given 60 hours to run as many miles up to a 100 miles, you don’t really have the same pressure and anxiety as a 32 hour 100 mile event.

At least I don’t.

I seem to be pretty chill.

My head is mainly filled with:

Did I put chafing cream on?
I really want a donut.
Is it too early to eat nerd clusters?
I wonder how long I’ll need my headlamp.
Wearing a shirt for running is dumb.
I wish Brian was here.

The last one hits the most because I want Brian around for everything. But sometimes he’s got better things to do then worrying about me falling on my butt.

Running events should be FUN!

Don’t let nerves or hype or other bs cloud your head when it’s time to turn on.

Be out there to have the best time in incredible places with amazing people.

Be where your feet are.

09/22/2025

Another day, another creature I’m picking up.

This little guy was crossing the road on our walk so I decided to help him along.

He was the most vibrant green around!

Once we got him back in the grass, he blended right in.

These little cutie patooties help keep the pest populations down around the yard.

Next time you see one of these littles in the middle of the road, help them along so they can do their part in nature!

09/19/2025

When in French Canada!

I present to you - the Cruffin.

A croissant muffin! It looks like it’s just topped with Nutella, but oh no, it was stuffed with it.

Was it a delicious sweet treat at like 9am on a Saturday? Sure was!

Did I have to earn it or work it off in order to eat it? Absolutely not!
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Ilona Maher recently said something to the effect of “if I have to sacrifice seeing my abs to eat delicious food, I’m going to eat the food”

And frankly - YES.

Could I have a visible 6 pack, sure.

Would many people enjoy being around me if I did? Probably not.

You could get hit by a bus tomorrow. Do you want to go out dreaming of a 6 pack or licking Nutella off your fingers?

PS - I’m not meaning just eat nothing but cruffins for life. You know I mean splurge if you want to instead of being miserable. To each their own, I support you either way!

09/18/2025

It’s true, I’ve got money to go play in the wilderness but not to go shopping.

09/17/2025

It was bound to happen.

It’s been years since I’ve fallen on a trail.

Mile 2.5ish I decided to see the trail up close. Somehow I fell more on my left butt cheek than anything else.

The other fall point was my hydration bottle in my left hand. I was most sad about that because the nozzle was dirty and I couldn’t clean it until I got to the aid station.

Falling happens.

It’s what you do after the fall that matters the most.

Sure you can roll around feeling sorry for yourself.

Or you can make sure there’s not any bones protruding from your body and carry on.

The fall could have ruined the rest of my weekend. But this picture is from around 5pm on day 2.

35.5 hours after my fall, I was still trucking along.

Don’t get me wrong, I had to get some body work done on day 1.

My back kept seizing up every time I got lazy and kicked something wrong.

After a few choice words, some deep breathing, and a visit to my happy place Hayle had me fixed up like brand new!

Day 2 Christine did some lymphatic work to get ahead of the bruising. She also released my psoas to help my hips and boy was I moving and grooving!

This picture was actually on one of my fastest 4 mile loops!
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We all get knocked down throughout life, but your choice will be what defines you.

Make good choice!

09/16/2025

I’m always going to urge you to travel more.

You know I’m forever on the move. A lot of it is done with points or loyalty upgrades or hospitality of friends.

But I urge you to get a high interest savings account (Capital One 360 Performance Account is fantastic - ) and put any spare $$ you can in there.

Maybe you can afford to auto draft from your paycheck every month. Maybe you skip that Amazon purchase or a coffee and put it in savings instead.

Seeing other places is so rewarding.

These past few times I’ve been out west I’ve had some educational moments learning about Native American culture.

Having a conversation with a Navajo member he said something that struck me - we might not be millionaires, but we’re rich in culture.

And I really marinated on that. What kind of culture do I associate with? What kind of culture aligns with me?

I don’t have any answers yet, but I’m holding space for thoughts and conversations.

Traveling breaks you away from the bubble you know, the echo chamber you live in.

It can make you uncomfortable, but that allows for you to grow and deepen your own culture.

09/15/2025

While everyone else was out running trails, I was over here flipping the beetles upright and moving them to the grass.

True story.

Yes, I was out running as well. But during the hottest hours I was getting massages and flipping beetles.

I’m fascinated by these gentle creatures 🤓

If I could I would have snagged a couple to bring back home because I’d much rather have these bugs verses the ones we have in Florida.

Anyone else or am I a lone weirdo over here??

09/11/2025

I don’t have anything fun to say today.

Yesterday was heavy, regardless of what side you’re on lives were lost in Utah and Colorado.

After the bus debacle in Charlotte and the repulsive BYU baseball player who’s more vile than Brock Turner, I want to be done with society for a bit.

Oh and today is the anniversary of 9/11.

But meanwhile I’m in Zion to coach the Milestone 100 Challenge.
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Hug your friends.

Take the photos - whether you look cinematic or not, you never know when it will be your last photo shared with those people.

Hug your family.

Reach across the aisle and say “we might not always agree, I acknowledge that and respect you as a human being”.

I can’t with the world today. Let me go love on these athletes for the next 2.5 days. 🫶🏼

09/10/2025

Am I on a plane today?

Yes.

Will this be my lunch for Thursday-Saturday?

Probably.
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It’s time for the Milestone Zion 100 challenge!

Back at the gorgeous Ponderosa Ranch Resort to run some loops and help get athletes to the distance they desire!

I’ll also consume a lot of nerd gummy clusters and soda to keep me going. It happens 🤷🏼‍♀️

Daily massages are a MUST as well as getting some high quality sleep.
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The schedule for 2026 is getting finalized soon! Will I see you at one of our challenges next year??

09/09/2025

I’m going to brag on Michelle for a minute.

But first we need to go back in time to a year ago.

Last year at this very mountain I watched my dear friend struggle.

She was more than capable of completing this challenge last year but her body just said no.

It was gut wrenching to watch from the sidelines knowing nothing I could say or do to get her up the mountain.
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Back to present day.

I came to this mountain for her. Everyone else I helped was bonus.

Don’t think I’m saying that to hold it over her head, I made her a promise last year that when she goes back I’ll be there.

Watching a completely different person climb the mountain this year was inspiring to say the least.

She looked so strong, so confident, not a single sign of struggle.

Finishing with plenty of time on the clock AND smiling and laughing is such a big win!!
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I couldn’t be proud of my friend.

Being able to be the welcoming face at the mid-mountain aid station to take proof of life photos and offer her the good good Cadbury mini eggs was an honor.

I hope she doesn’t mind me sharing this..but she deserves all the attention!

PS - yes I know I’m wearing pants and let’s of layers, don’t let the picture fool you. The top of the mountain was incredibly windy and BRISK 🥶

09/08/2025

Mont Tremblant is done and dusted!!

I had the best time with some -mostly- amazing weather for the weekend!

Lucked out with a balcony facing the base camp so Pip and I enjoyed some coffee while we watched participants crushing laps on Friday morning.
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So many participants said “we get to do this” and it just hit deep.

Every day we wake up we get to move our bodies freely on our own accord.

Choosing the climb a mountain is HARD.

And honestly, it’s unnecessary. There’s literally no reason to climb this mountain twice let alone 15 times.

Zero.

BUT the mountain becomes you versus you.

It’s a privilege to see how much you can push your body. Can you truly climb the equivalent of Everest?
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If you’re contemplating doing one of these events, feel free to reach out! I’m open to discuss the time, money, and mental requirement something like this takes.

Invest in yourself!

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