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42 years old

 



42 🎂

Some may view this age as just another year of life, but the number 42 has great symbolic significance.

The number 42 is believed to represent balance, positivity, harmony and adaptability. The number carries with it spiritual growth and personal development.

The number 42 is seen as a transformative number that can bring about significant changes in your life. It suggests that embracing change and letting go of the past can foster growth and lead to positive outcomes.

As I enter my 42nd year of life, I am mindful of the little reminders that have shaped me to be who I am today….
🌟do the things you love
🌟find your tribe
🌟travel and immerse yourself in different cultures
🌟don’t be afraid to fail
🌟step out of your comfort zone
🌟laugh and smile, a lot
🌟be kind
🌟you are enough
🌟respect your body
🌟help those in need
🌟pizza is a balanced meal ☺️

And thank you Karel for getting me the most delicious carrot cake Bundt cake. 🍰

Memorable moments from the past 12 months....


June - BWR NC in Hendersonville, NC - my longest gravel ride (131 miles), longest time on a bike (12:21 hrs) and the most elevation gained on a gravel bike (14,692 feet)


July - XTRI Canadaman in Lac Megantic, Canada, my first XTRI event, first time starting a race at 4am, first time swimming in the dark.


July - High Cascades 100 in Bend, Oregon - Longest time on a mountain bike (9:53), most miles covered on a MTB (106 miles), most elevation gained on a MTB (9,848)


August - Breck Epic "traincation" - Karel completing the 6 stage MTB Breck Epic event at Breckenridge (~9,600 feet) and I completed several long rides (planned and mapped out), all by myself. 




September - XTRI ICON in Livigno, Italy- Surviving the most difficult triathlon of my life. 32 degree air temperature at the race start (5am), water temp 53 degrees. 123 mile bike - 9:24:59 (9:12.12 riding time)15276 feet elevation gain, 5 mountain passes. 25.5 mile run - 5:36 (4311 feet). So grateful for Karel and his help (along with Honza).


September - Ironman Chattanooga - Karel going 8:59 in an Ironman, a day after he turned 47! 



November - Ironman Cozumel Ironman Cozumel - Supporting our athletes at Ironman Cozumel and enjoying my new Cervelo Tri bike.Cervelo Tri bike.


December - Clash Daytona - Finishing 2nd overall female at Clash Daytona USA Triathlon Long Course National Championship. 


Jan - Girls trip to Austin, Texas

Feb - First visit to London

 
Feb - spending 2.5 weeks in South Africa to participate in Xterra South Africa and 4-stage MTB PE Plett.

March - Gravel Skills Camp and racing Southeast Gravel Greenwood (in the rain)

April - Karel went to Paris Roubaix and participated in the EF education coaching camp

April - Early Season Training camp in Greenville, SC