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Coaching into Management
Over the past few weeks I’ve really reflected on my career. I am truly proud of the things I accomplished but the thing I am most proud of is how I managed my team. I really tried hard to treat each and every person as an individual with one common goal, to succeed. We didn’t…
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“Remember your why, to endure your how”- Teri Griege
A little over a week ago I got the news I certainly didn’t expect. My job had been eliminated at KMOV. After facing a lay off in 2016 and being brought back, I was certainly shocked. I received the call, told my husband, then did what any sane person would do, I went for a…
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Local races rock
If you don’t care about the fancy shirts and buffets at aid stations, then local races are for you. Recently, I had the opportunity to race the Litchfield half distance. Normally I’m not a fan of two-loops but fir some reason, this didn’t bother me. Even the swim was a “two-looper”. The swim is a…
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Super Sherpa
It’s Sunday morning, 4am. The last person you would expect to see awake is your teenage daughter. Armed with a pillow, snacks and heavy clothes, Liz tells me she’s ready to go. I get the sweet minivan loaded and head up the street to pick up my friend. It wasn’t 5 minutes before my sherpa…
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Girl Power
In a sport dominated by guys, last night a group of women proved that girls can play the mountain bike game too. Imagine my excitement when I was invited to a ride for girls only. I had to check it out. My friend Sarah promised, “No worries. It’s all levels. Anyone can ride this ride.” …
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Teammates for Eternity
Today one of my dearest friends and teammates switches teams. Today she leaves her dear friends of “Kickin it” for a much prettier pitch amongst the pearly gates. Today she will forever be a star amongst our angels watching us as we continue to pass and shoot our way through life. It was about 15…
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Climb Every Mountain
In the wise words of Sister Margaretta we climbed just about every mountain in Summit and Eagle County, Colorado. We searched high and low for nutrition. We followed every byway until we found the finish we all knew. That’s exactly what I did this weekend with a half dozen of my closest friends. When my…
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The First Mile
Sometimes you say you’ll never do something again. I can tell you first hand, never say never. In 2014, I ran the Chicago Marathon. I enjoyed every mile, but decided I would never run it again. It’s a race every marathon runner should do once. However, the crowds and number of runners makes…