Are you okay with failing?
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Get outside your comfort zone and push your personal boundaries to grow physically, emotionally and spiritually. How I STRIVE for Growth.
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Have you been invited to an adventure, a trip or to do a race with a friend but turned it down? You’re missing out on experiences that can change you!
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Failure isn’t always a bad thing. It means you’re learning and have the opportunity to gain more for the teachings of a failure. My Failure Moment
Current & Upcoming Adventures
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Chastain 100
I completed my 3rd Chastain Challenge and walked 100 miles in 12 days. (of the 45 days in the challenge). At the end of 45 days I was near 300 miles!
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Strive India
I’ve committed to my next Strive challenge this time biking nearly 200 miles across India in November 2025. Watch for updates of my journey!
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Glacier Hike
In January I have a girls trip adventure to Argentina’s El Calafate region and Mendoza. More info coming soon!
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Surfing in Fiji
Our annual summer vacations to Fiji for incredible surfing is something we can’t wait for. It’s the BEST family trip!
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Burning Man 2026
My favorite week of the year by far is Burning Man! A Time to let loose, be creatively free, spiritually grow and surrounded by beauty.
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Strive Iceland 2026
Strive Iceland 2026 will include gravel biking, hiking, a volcano decent and snorkel in a tectonic plate fissure.
Recently Completed Challenges
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Chastain Challenge (2025)
I completed the challenge in 12 days and continued to hit 200 miles in the course of 45 days.
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Burning Man 2025
Burning Man is the most magical place on Earth for a week of survival, self-reliance and personal growth.
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Chastain 100 (2024)
I completed 100 miles in under 45 days on my feet walking around town, on treadmills, in Peru, in airports and other cities. The result: shin splints but my first physical challenge post surgery!
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September 2024 - Machu Picchu
My first hiking excursion post surgery deserves to be listed as a challenge! Hiking not only to and around the historial site but also to Sun Gate above Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail.
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Burning Man 2024
I survived and thrived in the desert of Black Rock City, NV through self reliance and badassery and costumes!
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October 2023 - Strive Bhutan
An incredible adventure philanthropy trip to the kingdom of Bhutan for hiking, biking and river rafting covering 200miles!! What an adventure!
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October 2023 - 100th YOGA Class
Not a typical challenge but it was a goal of mine so documenting it! LOTS of sweat went into this.
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October 2023 - Chastain 100
From September 1st - October 15th, 2023 the goal was to complete 100 miles. I joined late on Sept 18th but still clocked in the mileage and finished on Oct. 6th. Perfect training for Bhutan!
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Burning Man: When the Rains Came
My first Burning Man and rains came and turned into a survival of the fittest! Lee had surgery that I couldn't miss so I hiked out 2.5hrs barefoot in mud and hitchhiked to Reno!
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JULY 2023 - 29029 Jackson Hole
36 hours to climb 29,029 feet; the equivalent height of Mt. Everest. I am doing the Jackson Hole event in July that will require 19 laps up to complete the challenge.
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OCT 2022 - Mt. Kenya Summit
My first Strive Challenge was a 5 day hike to summit of Mt Kenya with an incredible group from around the world and to raise funds and awareness for Big Change Charity.
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OCT 2022 - 12 Hour Walk
Inspired by Colin O’Brady’s book, I embarked on a 12hr walk last October with no music, no phone, no talking. Just me, my feet & my thoughts. It was amazing and I plan to do it again!
Last Adventure…
I underwent spinal surgery on April 9th, 2024. I had to cancel 29029 and other planned physical challenges as my back decided to change the severity of pain due to a structural instability and lack of disc between Lumber 4&5.
No disc (created bone on Bone rubbing)
Pars Defect (bilateral fracture in facet joint that creates an Unstable spine)
Grade 2 Spondylolithesis (my vertebrae literally move and rub bone on bone)
My Current Fitness Obessions
Pilates
I love the workout Stellar Bodies in Atlanta provides. It is a full body workout to help build lean muscles and a strong core with fabulous instructors!
Hot POWER YOGA
Sweat, Stretch and mindfulness! Hot power yoga with friends and awesome instructors to round out the week’s fitness.
HIIT WORKOUTS
I’m added back in Fast Twitch hiit workouts into rotation! With some moderations to protect my low back, etc but still a great workout for strength and burning calories.