Christmas Eve at 5:30 pm, I was making brownies for Christmas. Our family loves brownies, unlike other “traditional” Christmas goodies.

I never imagined actually being ranked by USAT Triathlon. I’ve never been ranked before. But with several podium finishes this past year.

Daybreak Triathlon is my 3rd time doing this race. It’s in my backyard and the bike and run are routes I frequently train on.

Yes, I was in the hospital and Yes, I took 1st First Place, 5 days later. This was my first 1st place in a triathlon EVER!

Ironman Oceanside 70.3 was a bucket list race I’ve wanted to do since I first did my first 70.3 distance in 2013.

We are driving to California as I type this. I am two days away from my first 70.3 outside of my state and my fifth 70.3 distance in four years.

I think having a bucket list is far more exciting than having resolutions. In 2016, I’ll be crossing some awesome things of my bucket list.