11/09/2025
My first win! 🥇 Lithia Loop Marathon!! it honestly feels pretty surreal, never had I ever imagined winning a marathon. I had a blessed day out there, my body felt strong right from the start, the weather was beautiful. At the mile 9 aid station I was told I was in 5th place, that didn’t matter to me, I always go to these races to have fun, test myself and do my absolute best, as long as I cross that finish line able to say I couldn’t have possibly tried harder, that’s a win, that’s why I do it. Huge thanks to .olsen leap frogging with me for 16 miles! he definitely didn’t make it easy and pushed me further than I would have gone alone, as he was right on my tail at the very end!
What an amazing year! 2025 has been incredible, I had 11 trail races all over Oregon/Washington. I got to experience so many beautiful places and meet so many amazing people. The freedom and exploration aspect of trail running is perhaps the greatest attraction to me but the people and the community is right there with it.
I’m so ready to take rest! The priority over this winter will be focusing on bulking up strong! I love the seasonal shifts both mentally and physically. Having a goal in sight keeps me driven, I have an insatiable hunger and passion for growth and new experiences in life. There are so many things I want to accomplish and this achievement is one crossed out on my bucket list.
You’re all amazing and I am eternally grateful for your support, I received an overwhelming amount of love and encouragement yesterday. I hope I inspire some of you to go set goals and accomplish them as you inspire me to keep pushing and never give up. All it takes is one small change done daily, one little healthy choice will lead to more healthy choices and before you know it you have completely changed the trajectory of your life. I know change is challenging,
But challenge is what creates change and sometimes you must hug the cactus to find the nectar of life. 🌵 what hurts now may save your life later, so no matter the odds, never give up, never stop, always show up and give it your all.
This life is yours. Take it.