Personal Growth

Acknowledgements: I again extend my deepest gratitude to the organize and all of the volunteers who made this possible. Here is how I found a new layer to my own answer to why? To my pacing buddy and fellow commiserator, thank you for being a part of this journey. 💜🚴🏼‍♀️ There are all sorts of responses when I tell someone I did an ultra endurance ride. The most common of then is expectedly a flavor of “Why in world you do that?!!” It’s something that is beyond belief–even to some of my cycling friends. This weekend I realized that my answer to the question of why has been subtly evolving. ...

Exploring how endurance sports provide a framework for necessary self-care practices, forcing recognition of physical and mental health needs while challenging perspectives on productivity and worth.

Exploring the complex journey of identity work: balancing visibility with safety, community with solitude.

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. ~Maya Angelou This past year I embraced the idea of creating a theme for the year. Themes are more robust than goals or resolutions, because they allow for adaptation in the face of unknown factors. The ability to adapt in the midst of a global pandemic helped my own well being. ...

Transform empty retrospectives into learning opportunities by creating safe spaces to discuss risks and mistakes.