I started my Fitness Odyssey when I was 17 years old . I had the influence of my mom , and the insistence of a hard-core power lifting gym owner named Howard. I have been working out ever since. I completed my degree In Exercise Science in 1997, got married, moved to Soldotna and now have 2 beautiful children. I have been working and training at the Fitness Place since 2003. Here is some cool stuff I have done:
- Second Place Light weight Women Alaska Bodybuilding Fitness and Figure 2007
- Winner of the Sourdough 1/2 Ironman 2008
- Winner of the Homer Mariner Triathlon 2008
- Qualified for and competed in the Age Group National Triathlon Championships 2008
- Women Bodybuilding Overall Winner for the Kenai Peninsula Alaska Bodybuilding Fitness and Figure 2009
- Age Group Winner for the Hammerman Xterra Triathlon 2009
- Top 5% finisher in the Gold Nugget Triathlon
- Finished Vineman Ironman 2012
Cool l stuff I am doing:
- Triathlon Coaching
- Strength Coaching
- Phat 2 Fit FUSE team coach for 4 years
- Cross Fit Level 1 Certified Coach
- Educating the masses on the benefits of the Paleo Lifestyle
- Bike Chair for the new Kenai Peninsula Cycle and Ski Club
- Swimming like a mad woman in our local Master’s Swim Team
I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, (CSCS). I train triathletes, bodybuilders, children, seniors, runners, bikers, and anyone interested in bettering their lives by getting fit. I am a hard core fitness enthusiast, and I hope to continue to inspire Alaskans to achieve their fitness goals.
Quotes:
“If you’re Phat, you watch life. If you’re fit, LIVE life.” “It is not about losing body FATness. It is all about gaining FITness.”
“My belief is that many people do not think they are capable of excellence. But if they just TRY they will surprise themselves. This leads to more confidence. It is this momentum makes them unstoppable.”
“You must believe yourself to be great. And then you are.”
“Everything you want comes down to a choice……and how bad do you want it????”
“Rest up buttercup.”
“You are the only one who will know if you aren’t doing your best. BUT you are the most important person to impress. Do your best always. FOR REAL.”
“Kill it!”