In taking a look at 2017, I recovered from injury while participating in the usual races and I also had my focused calendar and epic race!

January 

I kept up with my training, but realized that I was injured!

This morning's run wasn't the best. My hip was bothering me, but thanks to my #MRTT mamas I could keep moving. Foam roll and stretching time while watching my feed for all the #rnraz runners finish and realize their goals! Such an inspiring morning!! Even though I didn't have a great run, the excitement is contagious!! So happy for all the runners out and about today! #SBMandTriFectaClub #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #resultsstarthere #upformore #womenfortri #sweatpink #upformore #showmeyourfenix #werunsocial #jorunsphx2017

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Jan 15, 2017 at 5:51pm PST

February 

Started Physical Therapy, had to DNS Lost Dutchman, and walk the Phoenix Half!

• Lost Dutchman

Sad face. The pain in my butt isn't gonna get better by walking the 10k. Made the decision that Olma (😂) doesn't get to participate in tomorrow's #lostdutchman10k . #lostdutchmanmarathon #healingstartsnow #resultsstarthere #triathlontraining

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Feb 18, 2017 at 3:15pm PST

• Phoenix-Mesa Half Marathon

I'm so proud of this girl!! She crushed her A goal like it was nothing! 2:10 pace group? Nah, she's okay she'll just come in at 2:01. @jlang802 is amazing! ❤ I love it when she comes to visit. #jorunsphx2017 #bmomesaphx

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Feb 25, 2017 at 12:08pm PST

March

I won a team entry to Mountain to Fountain and got to spend the morning with these lovely ladies!  I walked the 5k of the beautiful course.  Finished Physical Therapy!

• Mountain to Fountain 5k

Ready for the #mountain2fountain 5k and taking all the selfies! I love these ladies!! ❤❤❤#mrtt Thank you @fleetfeetsportsscottsdale for the entries! #werunsocial #besttriclubever #resultsstarthere @hellyontherun @jsk_az @mspratima #skirtsportsambassador @skirtsports #realwomenmove

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Mar 5, 2017 at 6:27am PST

Happy Friday to me! I'm unofficially graduated from physical therapy. Thank you, Jaree and the staff @endurancerehab for helping me get healthy and back to running! It's time to get back to training, slow and steady! #ironmanaz703 isn't going to train itself. #balancingmommy #womenfortri #realwomenmove #triathlontraining #sweatpink #besttriclubever #nothingbutlove #happydance

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Mar 31, 2017 at 11:30am PDT

April

Started my training for Ironman 70.3 AZ.  I was humbled at the Splash and Dash and happy to have a baseline for my training.

• Run 3rd

Today I #Run3rd for those who can't. I missed yesterday's #Run3rd5k so I ran my miles virtually this morning. Enjoyed the run, planned to run 5 but listened to my body at 4 miles and walked the rest back. Thanks for the motivation today get out! The other ladies did 8 this morning!! Way to go!! #realwomenmove #besttriclubever #sweatpink #womenfortri #skirtsportsambassador #nothingbutlove #resultsstarthere #showmeyourfenix #upformore #ironmanaz703 #triathlontraining

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Apr 9, 2017 at 10:37am PDT

• • Splash and Dash

It was a perfect night for a little splash and dash and it's also the kick off to #imaz703 training. So happy to swim with these ladies and make new friends! #latergram #foundationpt #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #resultsstarthere #upformore #womenfortri #sweatpink #triathlontraining #tritogether #showmeyourfenix #werunsocial #MRTT #RealWomenMove #Ironman70point3 #ironmanAZ703

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May

Celebrated the BIG Birthday!  Sporty 40!

Extended the Birthday festivities with a 40k ride and hills for breakfast! I'm so grateful to be surrounded by such strong and amazing women!! ❤❤❤ I'm excited for our adventures ahead! #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #foundationPT #resultsstarthere #upformore #womenfortri #sweatpink #triathlontraining #tritogether #werunsocial #MRTT #RealWomenMove #Ironman70point3 #ironmanAZ703 #roadtoIronman703 #ambassador #SkirtSportsAmbassador @skirtsports #REALwomenmove #skirtsports

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on May 29, 2017 at 1:26pm PDT

June

Travel took up most of June, so while we got to see some pretty awesome sights my fitness was a little stagnant.  Glad that #MRTT can pull me out of the post vacay slump.

What an excellent start to the day! I love running in our National Parks. @hotspringsnps was an absolute treat! #findyourpark #nationalsparkstour2017 #tatersontour #balancingmommy #instarunners #werunsocial #womenfortri #besttriclubever #skirtsportsambassador #mrtt #mrttaz #findyourway

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Jun 6, 2017 at 7:36am PDT

I've been in a post vacation slump so I joined the #sportsbrasquad #badassladygang this morning for my long run. It was just what I needed. My funk has been lifted!! I'm thankful for #mrttchandler and #mrtt for motivating me to push myself out of my comfort zone. During my run, I was in my head. It's not about pace, speed, or appearance. It's about being comfortable and proud of what MY body can do! I'm happy to be surrounded by strong women! #REALwomenmove #womenfortri #balancingmommy #besttriclubever #bebravebethankful #NothingButLove

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Jun 24, 2017 at 9:55am PDT

July

Mom Camp 2017 was the best!  Until I got stuck in Nashville.  Travelling is fun until you’re ready to be home with your babies.  We added more camping adventures to our list of experiences.

I'm so sad that #momcamp 2017 has ended. I met these gals in elementary school. We connected and reconnected in middle school, survived high school and beyond. Throughout it all the support is unconditional; the laughs and love are endless. I love that we're on this journey together. Until next #momcamp 😘#balancingmommy #girlsweekend #latergram

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Jul 10, 2017 at 7:22pm PDT

I jumped out of my comfort zone and jumped into a lake! No Tri suit, no problem. Ironman AZ 70.3 training is full of new experiences!! #foundationPT #foundationofmovement #31daysofskirtsports #REALwomenmove #skirtsportsambassador #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #foundationPT #resultsstarthere #upformore #womenfortri #sweatpink #triathlontraining #tritogether #MRTT #Ironman70point3 #ironmanAZ703 #roadtoIronman703 #ambassador #skirtsports @newwaveswimbuoy @besttriclubever @skirtsports

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Jul 1, 2017 at 7:27pm PDT

August

I completed “The toughest race you’ll ever love!”

What a day! What a race! @trimountainman definitely puts on a gorgeous race which fits the bill as "the toughest race you'll ever love!" My support crew was amazing all day and I'm proud to say that I finished my #firstolympictri ! I learned a lot during the race, expecially the bike. Can you believe that I was rear ended on the bike!?! A dude drifted over and tapped his rear tire on my rear! Thankfully we weren't going too fast and my extra cushion allowed me to bounce right of and complete the rest of the ride😂. I did manage to fall over right at the bike dismount. Next time, I'll remember to flip out on both sides. 🚴‍♀️ It was a challenging race & racing at elevation is no joke!

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Aug 14, 2017 at 10:03am PDT

• Mountain Man Olympic

September 

Humbled again at Splash and Dash!  Getting ready for HIM AZ!!

• Splash and Dash

Tempe Town Lake we meet again. You won this round, but only because you had the sunset on your side. Yup, I was pulled on the swim after a lap and a half. The water was choppy due to the wind and the sunset was directly in the line of sight for one side. Definitely frustrating, so I ran angry and I won! 🤣🤔 I'm not going to let this get into my head. Positive thoughts persevere!  #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #foundationPT #resultsstarthere #upformore #womenfortri #sweatpink  #triathlontraining #tritogether #showmeyourfenix #werunsocial #MRTT #RealWomenMove #Ironman70point3 #ironmanAZ703

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Sep 14, 2017 at 8:51pm PDT

October

I completed the my Epic Race after my longest swim ever!!

• Splash

Longest Swim to date = PR right?! So happy to see @teamsprinklesandglitter and @jasenguy this morning! Y'all are awesome!! @karenmc60 and @michelle.miller.5458498 we got this!!! Next week's festivities will be epic! #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #foundationPT  #resultsstarthere #upformore #womenfortri #sweatpink  #triathlontraining #tritogether #showmeyourfenix #werunsocial #MRTT #RealWomenMove #Ironman70point3 #ironmanAZ703 #roadtoIronman703  #ambassador #SkirtSportsAmbassador @skirtsports #REALwomenmove #skirtsports @garmin #foundationofmovement

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Oct 15, 2017 at 1:33pm PDT

• Ironman 70.3 Arizona

How long can I wear this #im703az band without being a weirdo? Dude, I just might keep it until it falls off. Yesterday really happened! #imaz703spiritweek #medalmonday #recoveryday  #BestTriClubEver #NothingButLove #SwimBikeMom #foundationPT #resultsstarthere #upformore #womenfortri #sweatpink  #triathlontraining #tritogether #showmeyourfenix #werunsocial #MRTT #RealWomenMove #Ironman70point3 #ironmanAZ703 #roadtoIronman703 #ambassador #SkirtSportsAmbassador @skirtsports #REALwomenmove #skirtsports @garmin #foundationofmovement #keepittight

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Oct 23, 2017 at 10:17pm PDT

November

A month for loss: an uncle and a mentor.  A time for family and friends.

It was a beautiful day to #optoutside @azstateparks #tontonaturalbridge #tatersontour #balancingmommy

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Nov 24, 2017 at 7:36pm PST

December

I’m back on track and feeling better about closing the year on a high note.

• Hot Chocolate 15k

What a gorgeous morning for a race! This morning's @hotchocolate15k was a blast, especially seeing so many familiar faces on thr course! #realwomenmove @skirtsports #skirtsportambassador #besttriclubever #hc15k #hotchocolate15kambassador #werunsocial #womenfortri

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Dec 3, 2017 at 2:29pm PST

• Heroes in Recovery 6k

What an amazing way to end the year of racing! The #Heroes6k is about breaking the stigma and helping those with addictions and those in recovery. We had an amazing turnout for #mrtt #mrttaz today. It was so much fun to cheer for so many familiar faces and even better to make new friends on the run!! So proud of everyone out there today. Great job everyone!!

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Dec 17, 2017 at 12:22pm PST

And I met the Crested Saguaro!

Happy Trails Tuesday!! It was a gorgeous day for a trail run this morning. I finally got to run out to the #crestedsaguaro at #santanregionalpark She was so majestic and regal. #procompressionambassador #sponsored #runhundredambassadors @skirtsports #skirtsportsambassador #REALwomenmove #skirtsports #soceress #JOrunsPHXMesa2018

A post shared by Olivia S (@balancingmommy) on Dec 26, 2017 at 11:19am PST

 

Thanks for being on this journey with me!!  Let’s see what we can do in 2018!