The best things in my life have come after I’ve pushed myself really hard, and that realization motivates me to continue pushing myself to pursue things that challenge my physical and mental capabilities.  Setting goals that I’m not totally sure I can achieve gives me a target to aim for and I love the process of working to get better toward that goal with every step.

I love love love the feeling of gliding on snow!! What intrigues me about cross country skiing is the mix of the gliding sensation together with the pure effort of conquering varying terrain all under my own power.  I test my grit on the uphills, experience pure exhilaration on the downhills and then get to enjoy the easy cruise on the flats.  It’s brought me to some of the most incredible places in the world alongside some of the most amazing and genuine people I’ve ever met.