I recently flew back to Texas—a place that holds decades of memories, race medals, worn-in training gear, and chapters of who I used to be.
But this time, I wasn’t there for a race, a speaking gig, or even a coaching event.
I was there to let go.
I had one major mission: clear out my storage unit. Inside were bins packed with Ironman mementos, old workout gear, photos, race bibs, keepsakes, and reminders of a life that shaped me… but no longer fits the woman I’m becoming.
And just a few hours after rolling up the unit door, I felt it: the wave. The emotional weight of years of pushing, performing, and persevering.
Letting go is a different kind of endurance.
It’s not fast.
It’s not linear.
And it doesn’t always look like “progress” from the outside.
That same weekend, I also attended a wedding. A beautiful celebration filled with laughter, dancing, and the undeniable energy of new beginnings. I was so happy to be there… but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel some big emotions stirring inside me.
Grief.
Nostalgia.
Even a bit of sadness for the life I once imagined, the roles I thought I’d still be living in, or the relationship endings that brought me here.
And yet, in the middle of that emotional swirl, there was also peace.
Because what I’ve learned—through Ironmans, heartbreak, menopause, and major life pivots—is that releasing isn’t weakness. It’s power.
We don’t talk about that enough in the fitness world.
We celebrate pushing through. Hustling harder. “No days off.”
But what about the courage it takes to pause and ask:
Is this still serving me?
That’s strength.
I used to define strength by finish lines and six-packs.
Now I define it by boundaries. By softness. By waking up every morning and choosing to show up for me—not for a performance, a PR, or a public win.
Today, I coach women who are in the messy middle of midlife.
They’re navigating perimenopause and menopause. They’re processing divorce, career changes, empty nests, or just the disorienting feeling of not knowing who they are anymore.
And what I’ve realized is: they don’t need more pressure.
They need tools.
They need compassion.
They need strength—on their terms.
Fitness is still a huge part of what I teach. But I’ve evolved from just a triathlon coach to a guide for rebuilding—not just your body, but your life.
Here’s what I want you to know:
Whether you’re lifting weights, letting go of old stories, or literally packing up bins of your past—it all counts. It all matters. It’s all movement.
So ask yourself:
What am I holding onto that no longer feels aligned?
What am I ready to release—physically, emotionally, or mentally?
And what gets to walk with me into this next, more empowered chapter?
Letting go isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about choosing what deserves space in your future.
And that is one of the strongest things you’ll ever do.
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