If you had trouble following through with your fitness resolutions in 2017, chances are you are probably going to fuck it up again in 2018.  According to research, only one in four people stay consistent with their New Year resolutions throughout the year.

Your bullshit is poisoning your dreams in every aspect of your life and you’re not even aware of this.  Two weeks ago, my own bullshit was called out in front of a group.  I froze for second.  Oh shit, what?  Then I nodded with a smile and was hell yeah, that’s my fucking bullshit! 

Don’t overestimate the importance of unplugging. I am not talking about social media, internet or work disconnection, I am referring to fitness unplug.  This is for the athletes, gym rats, and fitness addicts constantly pushing their limits day in and out.  Don’t be afraid to choose courage over comfort zone.

Someone recently asked me, if the race is so grueling, why put yourself through all that suffering?   No, it was not my mother, she has stopped asking me why.

My answer has always been I enjoy pushing my limits to the edge.  There is no bigger sense of accomplishment that overcoming the suffering when you cross the finish line. You feel like your flying.  Like if you have wings.

I came into this race with two goals:  get one more race before the end of the year and race with JOY.

But fuuuck... the swim was not joyous. It was not fun. It totally fucking sucked.  If I chose joy I would have asked to be pulled out like many others were doing. So I quickly had to change my race goal and word. 

Maine IM 70.3 was supposed to be my fastest swim to date. 

So what the fuck went wrong? 

EVERYTHING!

Winners don’t win because they are faster, stronger and smarter.  They win because when the suffering kicks in, they don’t give up, they don’t quit, and they are masters of “Harden the Fuck Up”.

To all you motherfuckers protecting your egos behind your comfort zone, I want you to know, you are not alone!  We all do this with different aspects of our lives such as with our jobs, relationships, and signing up for races.  

Teaching spin has allowed me to unleash my truest badass self in the most positive and intense way that allows my riders to also find their inner athlete.   Each time I clip into the pedals to teach, I am there to serve my community to help them push past their own comfort zones in order to hit the wall harder than it hits them.  Through spinning I have found my edge within my community.  I now lead instructor training to teach others my passion for indoor cycling, as I am an absolute believer that together we go farther!!