2019-2021 Race/event schedule

Always subject to change: 


2019

• October 12th-- Snohomish River Run 10K
• October 25-- Climb Mount St Helens
• November 1st-- Begin Ironman training
• November 16th-- Gobbler Gauntlet Crossfit team competition 

2020

• January 25th-26th-- Burgener weightlifting clinic in Langley, BC
• April 4th-5th-- Seattle Spartan 
• May 31st-- 70.3 Victoria, BC
• August 30th-- Ironman Penticton
• September 19th- 20th-- Seattle Spartan

2021

• October 9th-- Ironman Championship Kona Hawaii

Underestimated?

   Do you get underestimated? I have my whole life. Know what I do about it? I use that as fuel under my flame and stride more powerfully and with more energy to reach my goals. Don't let people's words or actions undermine you. Use that to push you even more towards what you want. Silently laugh at them and realize that they don't know you like YOU know you!

   I've been underestimated my whole life. Because I'm small and quiet does not mean I'm not strong and powerful or smart. I was told I would not get into dental hygiene school. Bam! I've been a dental hygienist for 17 years now. I was told I would not get into the Boston Marathon. Bam! I've gone and have qualified three more times, and I qualified for Boston AT Boston Marathon!

   If you feel underestimated keep pushing and prove them wrong. Keep good people in your corner who know your potential and you can get it all figured out.

Spartan and beyond

   What a great weekend of racing at Spartan this past month! I recommend that anyone who does not think you can do a race like Spartan and obstacle races to challenge themselves and get out of your comfort zone and do epic shit! Do different things. Find what you love. Take that love and go with it and see what you can do. It will be fun! I promise! Here are photos doing epic stuff! 

   That was a fun day for the Seattle Spartan Beast (13.6 miles) . The next day I did the shorter one, 4.0 miles, with team mates, Titus and Angela(her first!! Way to go girl!) That was fun with friends! Let's do it again guys! 

   I will be having a team you can join for the Spartan Sprint April 2020, 3+ miles with 20 obstacles. Looks for team Mud Pies sign up by the end of the year and train with me! I will help anyone train for their first obstacle race or show them ways to improve their skills. We will race and face challenges together! 

   

   I haven't run for three weeks. Last run was at 33 day streak. My right foot started to hurt and recovery was slow on my surgery foot so taking a break was much needed. I've been seeing my chiropractor, Dr. Giles at Hanson Chiropractic in Everett. https://everettpainrelief.com/ They have played an important role in getting my body better. Blessed to have found them! 

   I went to a gymnastic seminar with a top level and 22+ years gymnasting coach teaching! I learned so much. Check out Travis Ewart at Invictus Gymnastics and get your handstands on! https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/fitness/sp/invictusgymnastics.html

   I've been working on getting my own gym built on my property. The concrete pad is done and waiting for the building. Hopefully by the end of November I can move in. 

   This is my workout room right now. Pretty tight and sad. 😂

Soon to be a gym!

This happened today. Love PR Lifting in Everett! Had to buy a couple wallballs too. I got a great deal! And prechalked! 

   Yesterday I did a team competition with two wonderful ladies from The Loop Fitness! We didn't podium or even come in top ten at the end, but we had the best time and got to know each other better.  We all pushed ourselves  beyond what we thought we could do. The girls got several PR's and well! Way to go ladies! It was wonderful hanging out with the other team from The Loop and I feel we are definitely connected in this fantastic community. My triathlon teammate (Go Stoke Multisport!) and friend from another gym was competing too. So fun hanging out with Angie! She's a beast with that barbell! 

   My I Race Like A Girl leader raced Ironman Chattanooga today and won!! She is such an inspiration! She is so resilient and strong! And, she's going to be my coach for my next Ironman! How lucky am I! I start training November. Can't wait to get that gym built. 

Way to go Angela Naeth! 

   I signed up for Ironman Penticton Canada August 30th, 2020! I'm going for that spot in the Kona Championship, October 2021. I have to get 1st or 2nd in my age group. Oh my! I've got big epic goals! I'm also signed up for 70.3 Ironman up in Victoria May 2020. Nice practice race. 

   Stay tuned for my adventures! Thanks for following! Hope I can inspire just one person. 

Much love and more later.. 

Sheryl