Nicole2019 was an eventful year, as most years are. I tend to go with the flow and not realize how much I have accomplished until I look back. It’s always worth a review to reflect and learn. (That’s why I’m a big proponent of race reports!)
My priorities, and hence my goals, revolve around health and personal growth. Athletic pursuits keep me challenged. My professional and intellectual goals challenge me as well.
In 2019 I took a break from a full triathlon season and focused more on local trail running events in addition to three 100 mile+ charity bike rides.
2019 started with a 10k run in 3F temperatures (-16C)… crazy cold! I had a solid spring and early summer with my running races and enjoyed getting out on the trails. I even took a Master’s Division win at the Take 5 in the Garden 5 mile race! My performance was hampered a bit in the summer with resurgence of anemia, so I addressed that this fall and it was the reason for the recent surgery.
2019 Event Schedule
Rescue Run 10k ← 3rd place AG in 3 degree temperatures!
Rattler 25k ← what a muddy mess!
Take 5 in the Garden (5 mile) ← Master’s female overall win!
High Drive Challenge (10 mile)
America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride with Team Survivor
Deferred Leadville Heavy Half marathon to 2020 (!!!)
Bike MS Colorado
Classic 10k
Bike MS Wyoming
USATri 60 Indoor Tri ← final race of 2019
My professional life.
At the end of July, I left my job with the National MS Society to go back to school for a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion. It’s pointing me in an exciting direction regarding active transportation and how I can make our communities healthier.
My coaching business is still a consistent part of my professional life. In September I attended the TrainingPeaks Endurance Coaching Summit, which had some fascinating presentations and I got to meet coaches from around the world. I’m still available for consultations, custom training plans, coaching packages, and lactate threshold tests here in Colorado Springs.
Team NEO Bike MS
2019 was the 5th year of leading a team for the Colorado Bike MS. We were once again a top 10 fundraising team, raising over $63,800 for the National MS Society. The people on the team are amazing. 1 million people in the US live with multiple sclerosis, so we’re committed to help support them and the search for a cure. Join us!
Family time.
I don’t write a lot about them, but I got to enjoy time with family. My brother and parents are nearby so I see them somewhat regularly. I have to visit my sister virtually, as she is over in the UK. In the break between school and work, my boyfriend and I visited family in California. We also went to North Carolina to see the grandbaby turn 1!
Another exciting venture is in store at the start of 2020. We’ve built an apartment above a garage that will very soon be available to rent on AirBnB. OK, so a contractor built it and my boyfriend did the interior finishing. We’re in the final stages of furnishing and decorating it this week. So if you or someone you know needs a short term rental in downtown Colorado Springs, it’s a great one! More on that when the listing is available.
What have I learned?
2019 has taught me to keep my well-being in the forefront. And not just physical well-being. Emotional, spiritual, environmental, professional, and intellectual wellness are all important. I can’t focus on them all at the same time, but awareness and intention goes a long way. Relationships matter. Spend time with great people. Think big and take small steps to make the world around you a better place.
I’ll share my 2020 thoughts in my next post. In the meantime, here are a few photos from 2019. Have a safe and happy 2020!
Nicole
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