I Could Barely Run a Mile

I could barely run a mile when I first started running in high school…

In fact, I did not even consider myself a runner at all! I injured my back when I was 16 years old so I couldn’t do gymnastics anymore. At the time I was training 20 hours a week. Gymnastics was my life! I wanted to start running because it was HARD.

I needed something that would challenge me. When I was 17 I set a goal to run a full marathon. 26.2 miles. I didn’t accomplish that goal until I was 21.

I kept training, signing up for the St. George marathon, getting in, and NOT running it. Finally, I let go of all of my excuses, and I ran the FULL marathon! It was one of the hardest, yet most rewarding things I’ve done. I still love running over 20 years later. And, I still love doing hard things that challenge me.

I believe we CAN get better at anything we put our minds to and practice enough. It’s always a good challenge for me when I say, “I’m not good at something” because it’s an opportunity to get better, improve and become good at it.

What is something you weren’t good at, but now you’re good at?

Photo by Ethereal Exposures Photography in California.

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ABOUT ME – Most importantly, I am a daughter of God. All glory goes to Him. He leads me, encourages me and gives me strength every day.

I have two incredible parents who taught me how to believe anything is possible and serve others. “Oldest in the family” is also my roll to two sisters and two brothers.

Gymnastics was my life growing up training 20 hours a week. I coached gymnastics for about 13 years. I love helping kids believe they can do anything.

Fitness has always been my passion! I love dancing, running, weight lifting and riding my bike.

Marriage came into my life in my late 20’s after I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. I married an incredible man who supports me in all of my goals in life. I worked as a Public Relations Director for 7 1/2 years helping companies get featured on the covers of magazines, in the newspaper, TV and radio.

I loved my career, but I didn’t love sitting all day or leaving our girls with someone else. I found myself tired, overweight and wishing I had my body back after our first baby was born. I tried losing weight on my own, but it was a struggle. I was excited to find some workouts and nutrition plans I could do at home that helped me feel and look better.

I started my online nutrition and fitness business in Dec. 2011. I love paying it forward helping other moms feel and look their best. It has helped me do something I love from home that is rewarding.