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Whether she’s biking down the west coast, taking her message to D.C., or climbing a volcano in Ecuador, Nicole is running around the world to make amputees’ voices heard!

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I can’t believe it’s been TWO YEARS since I ra

I can’t believe it’s been TWO YEARS since I ran my first few glorious steps on my running blade. In this time, I’ve logged quite a few miles. This baby has taken me places! And now it’s time to retire it. With all the miles, the carbon fiber blade has started to delaminate and is on the verge of breaking. It’s no longer safe to run on, and also with a reduction in energy return it has started to impact my body and gait. I can’t draw a complete correlation, but two groin strains over the past few months might point to some issues going on.

With COVID-19 taking hold of our healthcare system, I was nervous this might get pushed to the back burner, but once again I’m in awe of some absolutely incredible individuals and their dedication to help me. Thank you to @hapamama949 and @ossur for donating me a new Cheetah running blade and to @cornerstoneprosthetics for once again agreeing to do this work pro bono since insurance companies continue to discriminate and won’t cover it. Cornerstone has been incredibly supportive to ensure I’m taken care of and that I can keep running even during this time of COVID-19. They are miracle workers!

So... drum roll... Here I am running on my new blade! You know that feeling when you get a fresh hair cut, or new pair of shoes??? Ok, multiply that by 1000, and that’s what this feels like! I’m floating on air right now! I hadn’t realized how much my other blade had truly delaminated. This thing is giving me💥power💥and I’m loving it!
A high schooler asked me today, what does it feel like? Honestly, the best way to put it is that this running blade is the closest I’ve ever felt to having my leg back. The energy return it provides matches my right leg in a way no other prosthesis ever could. It makes me feel strong and fast. It has allowed me to be the athlete I’ve always wanted to be.
So, in this time of incredible darkness and uncertainty, I want you all to know that there is still a bright light out there shining! As a community, as a country, there is still so much room for happiness and love and gratitude and smiles. Thank you for putting a smile on my face this week... and for the next two years!

#COVID-19 #runforreststump

There’s a quote that as an athlete, I absolutely

There’s a quote that as an athlete, I absolutely love: “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” Although I couldn’t agree more about work ethic, I would say that as an athlete with a disability, sometimes it takes a little something *extra*. A little bit of what to me, often feels like ✨magic✨🤩. This magic comes to me from the incredible organization, the Challenged Athletes Foundation @cafoundation. From my first running blade to my triathlon bike to meeting my now-coach, this organization has empowered my goals as an athlete and amputee to compete at the highest level with @usaparatriathlon! The past couple weeks have been tough with COVID-19 canceling races, shutting down gyms & pools, and postponing the Paralympics to 2021. To many it’s been absolutely devastating and soul-crushing. But today, something different happened. A little ✨magic✨appeared back into my life right at the time we needed it most! Thank you CAF for my 2020 Grant Award to continue my dreams, showing me that even in the toughest of times we can still power through! Thank you CAF!! #CAFPowersThrough #TeamCAF #magical #amputee #athlete #triathlon #swim #bike #run #smile #keepgoing #neverstop #powerthrough #goals #dreams #passion #disability #tokyo2020 #paralympics #paratriathlon #triathlete #runforreststump #iloverunning #runner #run #gratitude #wakeup #begrateful

“Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” Toda

“Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” Today was a spectacular sunny day in Seattle! Felt so blessed to get outside for a nice and easy 7-mile run. I think we’ve all been feeling a little more cooped up and out of sorts than usual and this was just what we needed. @natharold biked alongside me playing some of our favorite music including @brandicarlile and @theheadandtheheart. We even came across some beautiful chalk art and a rainbow 🌈 !! It made me think how the small things in life really do make a difference and we all have the opportunity to do something small for one another each day. What rainbows will you leave for others this week?

#rainbow #seattle #sunshine #spreadhopenotgerms #covid19 #triathlon #swim #bike #run #triathlete #iloverunning #runner #bladerunner #amputee #prosthetics #ossur #lifewithoutlimitations #teamcaf #runforreststump #optoutside #bearainbow #cheer #happiness #joy #love #lgbtq #lovewins #goals #train #trainharder

“Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what

“Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.” In a time of “social distancing” and extreme physical separation, I feel this virus 🦠 can bring us closer together, if we choose to learn from it.
My hope is that we take away from this crisis a different way of seeing the world. A way that many of us with a disability already see the world, but those with able-bodied privilege often do not.
In particular, I’ve reflected on the concept of “social distancing.” Many individuals have found it challenging to be locked up, working from home, unable to go to the gym, to play on their sports teams, frequent some of their favorite places, or easily see their friends and family.

Social distancing, social isolation, social exclusion... whatever you want to call it. It is nothing new to the disability population. This has been our way of life.
We are constantly confronted with physical, human, and political barriers to building social connections. From the inaccessibility of our streets and buildings, to bias in hiring practices that keeps our community unemployed, to lack of sports teams or gyms without equipment we can use, to poor levels of public understanding and awareness that literally keep people from interacting with us because our disability makes them feel uncomfortable.

As a result, 50% of people with disabilities report feeling lonely. And people with physical disabilities are 3x more likely to experience depression than the general population.

With COVID-19 and many people engaging in social distancing, we’ve started to share articles about the mental health effects, which are all too real and we must confront. But I will say one thing:

Social isolation under COVID-19 is different. We are all bonded right now by the fact we are all in this together. “If I have to stay home, at least they do too.” People with disabilities haven’t had that mental luxury. The social isolation, exclusion is much more real, mentally draining, and depressing. [post continued in comments because I have a lot to say on this, thanks for reading 🙏🏽]

All pools and gyms are now closed in the state of

All pools and gyms are now closed in the state of Washington until March 31st, and perhaps longer. This is definitely a huge disruption in my training, but I’m always reminded to keep my reality in check. This decision is for the betterment of our entire community, to give us time to slow down the spread of this virus and save lives.
To the naysayers out there that say we’re overreacting: 1) your comments are hurtful to those of us who are listening to the experts and actively sacrificing to help others while you stand by and selfishly do nothing, 2) do you have a degree in epidemiology or public health? If not, sit the f#@$ down and wash your hands again bc you probably didn’t use soap or scrub them for 20 seconds either, 3) And you sure better hope the best case scenario is that we overreacted to this problem! Because if we did, then that means we saved millions of lives. And who will be the heroes then, as you stood by and put your own selfish needs before others? Do you want to see the alternative?

I’ll leave you with a photo of me smiling after completing a hard workout in the pool. I’m going to miss it, and I’m going to have to find another way to train. But there are times in life when we need to put our own personal agenda aside to raise up our community and look out for others. If you’re not actively doing this, take a good hard look in the mirror. Are you going to be the person who shared funny memes and brushed off the severity of this pandemic while people died around you? Are you going to be the one who went out partying because you knew you were young and healthy? Are you going to take advantage of cheap tickets and spread the virus around the world? It’s up to you and only you to decide how you’re going to act. You are writing YOUR history and no one else. How do you want to be remembered?
That is the end of my #feistywoman TED talk. Thanks to all of you who ARE doing your part in our communities!

#feisty #covid19 #triathlon #swim #bike #run #triathlete #athlete #community #quarantine #publichealth #safety #community #pandemic #writeyourhistory #growup #bettertogether #amputee #runforreststump #seattle

Yesterday we made lemonade! 🍋 @natharold and I

Yesterday we made lemonade! 🍋 @natharold and I showed up at the race venue, measured out a sprint distance course, and I raced myself. (Don’t worry @cspalmquist I didn’t swim in the water with the 🐊, I just did the bike and run! 😝😬) I left feeling good about the effort I put in, the heat training, and seeing some new numbers that show my training is taking shape. It wasn’t exactly what we came here for, but we made the most out of it!

We also met @Arturo.yarasca from Peru! Awesome guy, and amazing athlete. He was the only Peruvian 🇵🇪 athlete representing his country and this would have been his first ITU @itumultisport race. We set up our transition area near each other so that Nat could watch our stuff and we could both race the course. Teamwork!

Of course it wouldn’t be a good training day without Nat poking some fun and trying to embarrass me! She wanted to wear my “jersey”... aka my skintight onesie. 😬🤣 #fangirl 😉

Now back to Seattle for some isolated training and work! Travel and events will be very quiet for the next few months, but we will take it in stride.
#triathlon #paratriathlon #usaparatriathlon #swim #bike #run #triathlete #goals #race #raceday #itutriathlon #teamcaf #lifewithoutlimitations #wiggleyourtoes #teamcatapult #gratitude #thankyou #sponsors #disability #amputee #bladerunner #prosthetics #runforreststump #sarasota #florida #nathanbendersonpark

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” Th

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” Throughout my life, I’ve had many ups and downs, but the number one thing I’ve found to help me weather any “storm”, is #gratitude. Gratitude is the happiness pill 💊 you need to take every day. Gratitude shifts your perspective. When I was in the hospital going through chemo, I always thanked my nurses no matter how rotten I might have been feeling at the time - thank you for cleaning up my vomit, thank you for changing my catheter, thank you for taking my blood. Saying *thank you* always made me feel better. Not having your health is a humbling experience that may make you feel out of control; gratitude puts the power back in your hands. When I think something might not be going my way, or in today’s case, an important race gets canceled, I think of all that I have to be grateful for. Once I start counting, it never stops! It brings me to my knees how much I have in my life. My mom always tells me “we always have more to give.” It’s days like these that I remember how true that is. I have some absolutely incredible racing gear that I am so blessed to use including a bike leg! I have the ability to ride a bike and I can feel the wind in my hair when I do so. I can move my body to work up a sweat that makes me feel good. I can feel the softness of sand between my toes. I can feel the sun on my face. And I have an amazing partner that flies all the way here to support me even if I don’t race. I realize this list could go on forever and is just a small sampling of what I have. I hope this is a reminder to all of us to take our gratitude pill each day, and to always remember we have enough not only for ourselves, but for others as well.

#grateful #moretogive #spreadkindness #lessons #life #thankful #blessed #triathlon #swim #bike #run #triathlete #training #abundance #happiness #pill #daily #keepgoing #goals #perspective #advocacy #amputee #disability #prosthetics #racing

After a lot of travel, training, and prep, our rac

After a lot of travel, training, and prep, our race has been cancelled for tomorrow. 😭 Sarasota County issued a statement that no gatherings over 250 people is effective as of today.
@mstockwell01 said it best. This is incredibly disappointing, but we para-athletes know better than anyone how to make lemonade out of lemons 🍋. We will adapt yet again to reach our goals. 🦾🦿👨🏾‍🦽👩🏼‍🦯 The most important thing is the health and safety of our community. That I am in agreement with, and will do whatever I can to put my own agenda aside to keep our community safe.
Thank you all for your support of me this 2020 season. My training and goals will continue, and we will find another way!

#coronavirus #covıd19 #athlete #triathlon #swim #bike #run #cancelled #usaparatriathlon #triathlon #amputee #disability #goals #prosthetics #safety #health #healthcare #advocacy #pushyourself #train #trainhard #teamcaf #lifewithoutlimitations

Big week!! First @usaparatriathlon race of the sea

Big week!! First @usaparatriathlon race of the season is in 3 days in Sarasota... the ITU PATCO PanAmerican Championships! Still pinching myself that I have the opportunity to represent the USA at this level and compete in a sport I love. 🇺🇸🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️ It’s truly a dream. I couldn’t do it without my 2020 sponsors @cafoundation @team_catapult @wiggleyourtoesorg and OPGA! THANK YOU to all who have encouraged me and helped me get to the starting line! LETS GOOOOO!

#paratriathlon #usa #itu #triathlon #swim #bike #run #roka #teamcaf #teamcatapult #WYT #athlete #disability #amputee #prosthetics #bladerunner #advocacy #mobility
#dreams #goals #pushyourself #nevergiveup #keepgoing #crushit #workit #raceday #progressnotperfection #runforreststump

Today was truly amazing and I am so humbled by thi

Today was truly amazing and I am so humbled by this recognition, receiving the Mohamed Amin Award for Humanitarian Service!

To be able to receive this award alongside a great friend and mentor who was honored as a Distinguished Practitioner is even more special, and I’ll never forget this day.

Alicia was my prosthetist at @umichmedicine at the University of Michigan. She was the first one that empowered me to have the freedom to design the look of my own prosthesis. That simple act gave me an incredible amount of self confidence at the age of 21 that I had been lacking since I lost my leg at 10 years old. I didn’t want my leg to look like a “real leg” since I knew no matter how hard we tried, it would never be a real leg. Instead, I chose a fabric that reminded me of the Petoskey stones in Northern Michigan that I loved to look for in the water growing up.
Alicia was also part of my inspiration for #ForrestStump, and when it came time to head down the coast, Alicia imparted on me not only a set of back up wheels, tires, jerseys, and bike gear, but some riding wisdom from a seasoned professional. She’s featured in our documentary film, #1500Miles, and provided an expert view of the biomechanics of activity-specific prosthetics and their medical necessity. Without them, long term damage can be done to an amputee by a lifetime of compensating movements.
This recognition is not just for me. Forrest Stump is made up of an incredible team of humanitarians who all chose to step out and step up to raise our level of consciousness about how individuals with disabilities are treated. My mom, @natharold, @kathleenexplores, @ashliewhite, @cjeduncan, @funkiiskunk, @dangerhuman, @mcmarian, and so many others.
My mom deserves a huge shout out as she is the one who taught me #kindnessmatters and how we treat people matters. She is my hero and having her there meant the world! 🌎
Thank you to the @americanacademyofoandp for this incredible honor, to Mo Amin‘s legacy, and to all who continue to help Forrest Stump carry our torch forward!
Remember this: “Everyone can be a humanitarian. All it takes is one act to help someone else.” - Valerie Amos

So much gratitude! Honored to have been named @usa

So much gratitude! Honored to have been named @usatriathlon Paratriathlon Development Athlete of the Year for 2019 last week!! 🤩🙏🏽 (Read the full article, link in my bio.) Just a couple years ago, in 2017, I was on the verge of giving up on my dreams of being an athlete. I was in physical therapy twice a week from pain related to an inappropriate prosthesis for running and high activity, and was burdened by a leg that wasn’t designed to keep up with my goals. To be able to get to this point now... it is truly remarkable. I feel I’ve been given a new lease on life. I hope it is motivation to others that the end is never an end! There is always a way forward.
None of this would be possible without all the incredible people who stepped up to help me achieve this goal. My amazing #squad!! My family, friends, coaches, medical team, and all the original donors to #ForrestStump! This success is because you believed!

I’m so thankful to have so many amazing people behind me, and I am excited to continue my athletic & advocacy journey to promote equitable access to physical activity for other individuals like me. We all deserve the opportunity to be physically active. Here’s to 2020, and some amazing work to come! THANK YOU ALL! 📸: @molly.lethert
#runforreststump #usatriathlon #award #athleteoftheyear #thankful #blessed #triathlete #swim #bike #run #triathlon #paratriathlon #TeamCAF #lifewithoutlimitations #keepmovingforward #goals #dreams #neverstop #dontquit #keepgoing #ossur #amputee #prosthetics #disability #bladerunner

Can’t believe it’s 2 WEEKS until my first race

Can’t believe it’s 2 WEEKS until my first race of the season in Sarasota, FL...the PATCO Paratriathlon Panamerican Championships!!! 🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏽 This winter I’ve battled persistent injuries (groin strains to both my right and left leg), but kept my head held high and focused on the process of what it takes to be an athlete at this level. Chasing my goals as an athlete with a disability would not be possible without the incredible organizations that support me, including CATAPULT @team_catapult! I’m honored to be one of their sponsored athletes! Their grant application just opened up for 2020 for all athletes with visual or mobility impairments. They help provide grants for competition fees, transportation, adaptive sports equipment, coaching and training fees. In 2019, they awarded $55,600 in grants to 92 athletes! The link to the grant application is in my bio. Feel free to ask me any questions, and don’t forget it is due by April 15th!! Super excited for 2020. The best is yet to come! ⭐️ #blessed #2020 #athlete #disability #teamcatapult #amputee #ossur #lifewithoutlimitations #triathlon #triathlete #swim #bike #run #access #grants #sponsorship #mobilityimpaired #visuallyimpaired #prosthetics #wheelchair #iamspecialized #shiv #houston #seattle

Feels SO GOOD to be back at it and close to 100% h

Feels SO GOOD to be back at it and close to 100% healed up! Although being an amputee can come with its ups and downs, it certainly makes me a more grateful person. The moments I’m not in pain, I cherish. My mobility means everything to me, and I know what it feels like to have that taken away whenever a sore appears. I think that’s part of the reason I pursue my athletic potential to the amount I do. I want to get as much out of my mobility as I can. It’s me paying respect to a gift I feel so blessed to have. Thank you all for the kind thoughts, warm wishes, and notes for a speedy recovery! They meant the world to me and definitely sped up my recovery process. 🙏🏽 Much love, and I hope this is a reminder to love what your body does for you!
#grateful #gratitude #jumpforjoy #nature #natureismedicine #athlete #disability #amputee #prosthetics #access #advocacy #healthcare #disabilityrights #bladerunner #nevergiveup #saythanks #goals #run #iloverunning #runner #moveyourbody #keepgoing #neverstop #dontquit #love #triathlon #triathlete #teamcaf #lifewithoutlimitations #usaparatriathlon

What you see on the outside doesn’t always match

What you see on the outside doesn’t always match what’s on the inside.

I have found it interesting - and quite frankly, offensive - to hear words like “bionic,” “superhuman,” and “unfair advantage” thrown around in relation to amputees and prosthetics. These labels are often based on people’s perception of what a prosthetic leg can do. But these perceptions are false, and unknowingly simplify the struggle most of us go through to just try to be “normal.” They don’t highlight the real limitations of the “technology” we use, the pain we endure, and the enormous barriers we overcome to be active.

This past week was a reminder of that for me. As much as I consider myself not having a disability, it was a week like this past one that reminded me I’m still disabled.

I was going into a significant training week for triathlon, working on a build before my first race in March. But on Tuesday, I noticed a blood blister starting to form under my skin just above my tibia on my stump. I immediately knew this wasn’t good and was prepared for the intense pain that was about to commence.
It might seem like... a small sore... what’s the big deal? But a small sore like this is debilitating for an amputee; you are literally pressing your entire body weight between the sore and your prosthetic socket, and it is extremely painful.

I tried to push through it like I always do, but after consulting my coach (who is also an amputee and understands these issues), I realized that I could potentially jeopardize my race in Sarasota if I did further damage. So, I had to do what I didn’t want to, and that was to stop training and leave my leg off for the next two days to let it heal. Not having my leg on... it’s extremely limiting, depressing, and causes a lot of anxiety. When is it going to heal? When can I get back to walking? Running?

This isn’t a one-off issue for amputees. This happens all the time. We aren’t superhuman; we aren’t bionic; and we most certainly don’t have an unfair advantage. We go through a lot of pain and suffering just trying to be normal. Here are more pictures to show: what you see on the outside doesn’t always match the inside.

#runforreststump

If I were the sun and you were the sky I’d neve

If I were the sun
and you were the sky
I’d never set.
I’d hover above
the edge of the water
waiting for you
to shine your stars on me
so I could become bigger
than what I am.
I am brighter
when I’m with you.
#quote #christyannmartine #valentinesday #love #heart #lgbtq #proud #mylove #❤️ #runforreststump #oregon #sand #beach #amputee #athlete #swim #bike #run #prosthetic #celebrate #life

Who else is grinding with me this week? 💪🏽🚴🏼‍♀️ Also let me know in the comments... if you could give your #sweatfactor (i.e. how much you sweat in a workout) a name, what would it be? For example, @natharold is a “sparkly glisten” ✨ and I’m “Niagara Falls”! 🌊 😂

Special thanks to @genucan UCAN Hydrate for helping me replenish my electrolytes and stay hydrated after some hard work. Favorite flave is watermelon! 🍉😛 #bike #triathlon #cycling #zwift #training #athlete #train #amputee #prosthetic #bladerunner #ucan #hydrate #electrolytes #iamspecialized #watermelon #shiv #indoortraining #swim #run #triathlete #usaparatriathlon

What do bubble gum walls and physical therapy have

What do bubble gum walls and physical therapy have in common? 🧐Forrest Stump!! 🌲🦿 When I look at this photo I see 1) I’m smiling, 2) I feel balanced, and 3) I’m moving my body in ways I enjoy and make me happy! But it wasn’t always this way for me, especially before my running blade. I was in a lot of pain and in physical therapy 2x per week for my back. And I was only 26! Running on a leg not built to run (since insurance believes running is not medically necessary... #bs) is painful and creates major asymmetries in your body. I am super thankful to the physical therapists who have continued to help me as an amputee and want to know how they can help this community more!

That’s why I’m super excited to share that Forrest Stump is partnering with Lake Washington Physical Therapy @lakewashingtonpt to host a public screening of #1500Miles and relaxed Q&A next week in Kirkland, WA. The screening is on Thursday, February 6th at 7:30pm, and a link to RSVP is in my bio (space is limited)! If you can’t make it and still want to support, head over to @lakewashingtonpt page. They will be donating $1 for all Instagram/FB new follows for February and $10 for all Google reviews.
Hope to see you there!
#bubblegumalley #slo #amputee #athlete #advocate #film #screening #disabilityrights #access #physicaltherapy #mobility #freetomove #runforreststump #happy #smile #play #gum #yoga #balance #triathlon #swim #bike #run #biketour #seattle #kirkland #lwpt #lakewashington

#wcw goes out to this amazing woman right here! To

#wcw goes out to this amazing woman right here! Today was a super long day and I wasn’t able to fit in my triathlon training until 8:30pm tonight, which included a brick 1hr30min bike ride followed by a 20 min run. I knew I had the physical energy because I seem to be bouncing off the walls at night lately, but wasn’t sure about the mental grind it was going to take to get it done. I’m super lucky to have this amazing partner who made dinner, stuck by me while I sweated all over the living room floor on my bike trainer 😂, and even accompanied me to the gym to get my run done. 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏽 I’m honestly not sure how she puts up with me... 😛 I count my blessings every day! 🍀
#wcw #womancrushwednesday #love #partner #blessed #triathlete #swim #bike #run #goals #triathlon #zwift #training #pushyourself #dontgiveup #brickworkout #amputee #lgbtq #lovewins #hawaii #lahaina #gf

While I was in Hawaii, I gave a talk entitled “H

While I was in Hawaii, I gave a talk entitled “How Do We Expand Access to Prosthetic Technology From the 1% to the 99%?” and it was covered by the @themauinews.
No, I didn’t give that talk in my swimsuit (pictured here: at the free public lap pool in Lahaina getting in my triathlon training in between conference sessions)... but now that you’re reading this, I hope you’ll read the article too. It’s just as fierce as me in a swimsuit! 😛💪🏽🏊🏼‍♀️ ➡️LINK IN BIO.⬅️Thank you to Kehaulani Cerizo for her great reporting and bringing our challenges to the forefront. 🙏🏽💡 The focus of my talk was to bring to light the fact that mass media has glamorized prosthetic technology, and Fortune 500 companies have profited by aligning their brands with prosthetic success stories and devices, meanwhile the majority of us do not have access to what we need to live. Some media reports have even gone as far as to question whether people would willingly amputate in order to gain a bionic limb.😳😔 During the conference I asked: “Who here would trade any of your limbs for any of the prosthetic technology you’ve seen during this conference? There is no technology out there today that can fully replace a human limb, and it is alarming that our country is more concerned with the unfair advantage of a small amount of people than the unfair disadvantage the majority of us face on a daily basis.” Share if you agree, and raise up your voice to what is really going on! I want to bring this talk and our film to even more places to raise our level of consciousness. Let me know how we can partner. We must understand the problem if we want to fix it! The time is now!

#advocate #riseup #speakyourtruth #access #awareness #disabilityrights #representation #inclusion #healthcare #physicalactivity #amputee #athlete #triathlon #triathlete #swim #bike #run #swimming #1500miles #hawaii #maui #lahaina #lifewithoutlimitations #teamcaf #runforreststump #freetomove

“Strength and growth come only through continuou

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” 2019 was my first year competing in the sport of #paratriathlon and it was truly one of the most incredible years of my life!! I learned a lot about myself as an athlete, my body, and the sport. I pushed myself harder than I’ve ever pushed myself before, and I know I still have a lot more to give and a lot to learn. That’s why in 2020 I’m committed to expanding my athletic performance by engaging areas beyond the gym... areas like #sportspsychology, #physicaltherapy, and #nutrition! I’m super grateful to have @hkstrickler_sportsrd on board as my dietician and to @genucan UCAN as my energy sponsor.
Honestly in 2019, I gave zero thought or effort to what I was eating or recovery. It was so much new information training at a level I’d never been at before, I could only consume so much at once. But now that I have a year under my belt, I realized I’m making some major mistakes and doing my training a disservice. UCAN has helped simplify my fueling and recovery process with some absolutely incredible products, and Heidi has taught me “you can’t out-train a bad diet.” The biggest thing I’ve noticed so far is the stability in my mood and energy levels... before I was having extreme highs and lows of energy, and constant cravings, that would leave me feeling depleted before I’d even begun my workout. Now, thanks to UCAN that’s in the past!! I look forward to sharing more posts about what I’m learning along the way. If any of what I’ve shared has resonated with you, or you want to know about specific product, feel free to reach out with any questions!

#growth #mondaymotivation #sponsored #athlete #learn #adapt #diet #ucan #energy #performance #endurance #triathlete #triathlon #swim #bike #run #runner #iloverunning #amputee #disability #access #bladerunner #treadmill #training

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