May 2015

Being part of a team. It means different things to everyone, but it’s no small thing, and it’s more than just wearing your national flag on your back. It’s awesome, it’s a challenge, it’s a major part of your life. It makes you laugh, cry, and go through some of…

Doing a max VO2 test on a treadmill is a lot like ordering the “suicide spicy wings” at a restaurant. You’re doing something extremely painful, and you are doing it voluntarily. Lots of people will gain entertainment, or else be confused, by your antics. Most people probably think you’re slightly…

Well, here we go! Time to buckle up. From now on, I’m on the move, going from USST camp to SMST2 training in Vermont, to visiting Minnesota, to New Zealand, to Norway, back to Vermont….it’s going to be a busy, fun and productive summer! For full schedule details, check out…

Hey you! It’s me, checking in from my first classic roller ski of the year. All things considered, it went really well. No falls, no bruises, only had to do one all-out speed as I got chased by a dog. But wouldn’t you rather read the play-by-play of my thoughts…

Paradise! We found it! Danielle and I met in first grade and have been great friends ever since, and this spring we took an adventure to Costa Rica together. It was an amazing 6 days and I feel so lucky to have experienced another part of the world. Get ready…