Another big year. I took 2016 to really focus on ME. And that I did. Between handling nine different jobs, multiple athletic events, and two huge moves – it was – epic.
*Picture warning: this post contains a few. You were warned*
#2016bestnine
January
– Snowboarding/skiing with dad on his birthday
At Afton Alps!
– Lifetime Fitness Indoor Tri
Swim~Bike~Run
– Traveled to Maui for the Aalto wedding
Whale Watching with Wedding Party
Wedding Cheers!
Bride and Groom!
– After wedding did first solo vacation in Maui
Surfer Girl
Loving this Life…
Feeling Home in Maui
– Won big in BINGO
Winner Winner!
February
– Re-branded blog
New logo and website!
– Invested in a nice camera and took classes at National Camera Exchange
New Love!
– Snowboarding
Boardin with da Boys
– Mitra’s birthday
My Gorgeous Girls
– Pizza with Coeur Ladies
Love These Like-minded Ladies
– Received 2016 Coeur Tri Kit
2016 Coeur Team Kit
– Moved to Colorado
Roadtrip to Colorado!
Saying G’bye to Nephs in Iowa
Arrived in CO with Rents!
March
– Biking with Coeur teammate
My CO Coeur Girl!
– Roadtrip to Vail to visit friend
Visiting Ang in Vail!
Snowboarding Vail
Burton US Open!
– Landed job at ViewHouse
Heading to 1st Day @ ViewHouse!
– Experienced a pool day and a snow storm within a few days. Oh Colorado weather!
Hot Pool Day
Cold Snow Day
– Amsberry Engagement party at Avanti (happened to by St. Patrick’s Day too!)
– Joined RMTC
New Friends at RMTC Track Practice!
– Landed job at Orangetheory Fitness
OTF Splat!
– Snowboarding at Keystone
Queen of the Mountain!
My Boarding Buddy
April
– Rockies Home Opener
Go Rockies!
– Manitou Incline
Strong at the Summit!
Running Down the Backside!
– Hanging Lake
Most Gorgeous Lake Everrr
– Moab Tri Camp with RMTC
Swimming
Biking Arches!
Running Canyonlands!
Hiking Canyonlands (Mesa Arch)
– Glenwood Hot Springs
Just…breathtaking
– Snowboarding at Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin)
Shaka at A-Basin
May
– Landed Marketing role at Full Cycle
Marketing Gig with Full Cycle!
– Became a Fitness Coach with OTF
OTF’s Newest Fitness Coach!
– BOLDERBoulder10k
Such a Fun Run!
Strong at the Finish Line
June
– Minnesota Trip Home
Dold Wedding!
Goodbye to Family Home
– Ironman 70.3 Boulder
See Mom? Only HALF Crazy!
Finisher!
– Pool Recovery Day
Celebrating with the Bestie
– Denver Sports Recovery
Triathlon Recovery
– Biked Sloan’s Lake
My Adventure Partner!
Sunset at Sloan’s
– Hiked Flatirons Vista (Boulder)
Fun Times at Flatirons
– Denver Polo Classic
Buddy Bryce’s Amazing Event!
– Hiked Mesa Trail
More Like Running
July
– Biked Lookout Mountain
Foggy at the Summit
Clear on the way doooown!
– Hiked Eldorado Canyon
Hiking Eldorado Canyon
– Frisco for 4th of July
Kayaking and SUPing Lake Dillon
The RMTC Crew
Biking Independence Pass on Independence Day
– Met Lindsey
My Inspiration!
– Toe surgery
Hospital Frowns
– Fitness on the Rocks
Jungshin Swords!
Red Rocks Amphitheater!
– Hiked Royal Arch
Top of Royal Arch!
– Tubing in Clear Creek
Splashing Down Clear Creek!
August
– Hiked and swam in Eldorado Canyon
Hiking Eldorado Canyon!
Swimming in Eldorado Canyon!
– Hiked 1st 14er (Bierstadt)
1st 14er – Bierstadt!
Top of the World!
– Top Golf with OTF
Top Golf with Orangetheory!
– Checked out Horsetooth Reservoir
Horsetooth Res!
– Volunteered at Ironman Boulder
First Finisher!
Feeling like Ironmen!
– Tubing in Boulder Creek
Toooobin!
– Camping in Mammoth Gulch
Camp Setup
– Hiked Lost Lake Trail
Deep Hiking Thoughts
– Biked Vail Pass
Feeling Strong!
– bRUnch 5k at Postino
Winners!
– Rockies/Cubs game
Pre-game at ViewHouse!
– Training in Frisco
Happy Bike
– Minnesota trip home
Minnesota State Fair!
Ladies at our Cabin!
September
– Family goodbye dinner
Miss My Roomies!
– Riot Fest
Fun at Riot Fest!
– Boating Boulder Res on Labor Day
Swan Rides!
Labor Day Fun!
– Taught last class at OTF “Hawaiian-themed”
Hawaiian-themed last class!
– 106 West Dillon
Finished…somehow!
– OAR concert at Red Rocks
1st Red Rocks Concert!
– Moved to Hawaii (CO to IA to MN to CA to HI)
Roadrip Home!
Craig Ranch in Limon, CO
Hangin with Sis in Iowa
Saying Goodbye to Nephs
Vikings/Packers 1st Home Game!
Birthday and Goodbye Party
Westbound with the Rents!
Livin it up in Vegas!
Shipping My Car
Saying Goodbye to Parents
Got “Lei’d” in Maui!
October
– First experience to Little Beach on Sundays
Roomies at Little Beach!
Little Beach Swim
– Ironman World Championship on the Big Island
Island Hopping!
Spectating!
My Inspiration!
Coeur Team Brunch!
– Landed jobs at Body in Balance and Skyline Eco-Adventures
Coaching TRX
Zipline Guide!
– First acai bowl
YOM YOM YOM
– SUPing in Kihei
Love SUPing!
– Snorkeling at Makena Landing
Snorkel Shaka
– Surfing at The Cove
Surfer Girls!
– Put bike back together at Maui Cyclery and explored Paia
Paia Town!
– First Maui bike ride
Exploring the West Maui Mountains!
– Hiking at Olowalu Petroglyphs
Wet Hike!
– Kiteboarding
Such an adrenaline rush!
– First snorkel boat trip on Alli Nui
High Class Ladies!
Alli Nui Shaka!
– Xterra World Championships
SO Cool!
– Blacklight yoga
Pre-Halloween Yoga!
– Babraham Lincoln Halloween
Abe Zipping!
Lion, Tourist Banana, and Babraham!
November
– 2nd Alli Nui trip
Snorkel Babes!
Starfish!
– Zip for the Trees
Matching Tats!
Amazing Fundraiser!
– Twin Falls
So Gorgeous!
– Bamboo Forest Hike
I’ll be back for you Bamboo
– Friendsgiving
We did well!
December
– Sip and Paint at Island Art Party
Working on my art skills
– Maui Winery
Wine Tasting!
– Hiking Wailuku Heights
Stretching it Out
– Skyline holiday party at Mulligan’s
Holiday Party Fun!
– Friends’ holiday party
Christmas JELL-O Shots!
– ‘Ulalena show with the Skyline crew
Amazing Show!
– Christmas Eve camping
Camping n Cooking
– Family Christmas gifts
Lucky Gal!
– New Year’s Eve
Salut to a successful year!
Wonder what adventures await for me in 2017?!
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