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2015 Favorites


Just a few of my favorite things and people in 2015.
I know I am way behind on this blog but I have every intention of posting regularly in 2016.
Mainly because I want to document this fun and fulfilling journey with all of its ups and downs.
Not just the highlights. And because I actually enjoy writing.


Favorite Half
St. George 70.3




Favorite Image



Favorite Utah Swim Group
Provo Rec Masters



Favorite Running Weather
Dry Heat 



 Favorite Triathlon Store



Favorite Cross Training
Nordic Skiing



Favorite Full 
Vineman 



Favorite Book 
Daring Greatly



Favorite Lake
 Sand Hollow Reservoir



Favorite Triathlon Clothing
Coeur Sports



Favorite Moment
Winning Vineman Full



Favorite Husband



Favorite Playground 
Southern Utah 



Favorite Fall Ride
Nebo Loop 



Favorite Off-Season Adventure
Running in the Grand Canyon 



Favorite German to Ride Bikes with
Louis



Favorite Guy to Draft Behind
The Bus



Favorite Loop Ride
Alpine Loop 



Favorite Indoor Short-Course Pool
Provo Recreation Center



Favorite Ride in the Valley of the Sun
Bartlett Lake



Favorite Family



Favorite Mountains
The Wasatch Front



Favorite Training Buddies



Favorite Bike
Fuji Norcom Straight



Favorite Race Vacation
Silverman 70.3



Favorite Piece of Art 
When I am 100 years old, 
I will be a professional at any sport
by Max (then 5)



Favorite Boys
Mine



Favorite Vehicle
Karen's Westy



Favorite Training Camp
Bikini Camp



Favorite Happy Place
On Two Wheels



Favorite Girl
Super-K



Favorite Group Ride
Pay'n Take



It's been a good, good year. Thanks for being a part of it! 






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