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2020

Since I usually use this blog for training and race reports, clearly haven't had much to update in 2020! This years' calendar was supposed to include:

Victoria 70.3

CDA 70.3

Santa Rosa 140.6

WA 70.3

70.3 WORLDS in Taupo, NZ!

Clearly, none of these were a reality this year. It's been a rollercoaster of a year but I think I've done a decent job with coping. I never stopped training, still keeping up an average of 12-15 hours a week. It's kept me sane despite everything going on in our country and our world.

In the absence of racing I've picked up some new hobbies, one being gravel riding (thanks to Rosanne Kelley!!)! I am a SUPER newb but have had fun exploring some new places and learning some actual bike handling skills (which is for sure a weakness of mine). 



Otherwise, I feel pretty fortunate this year. I'm able to work remotely for my job and have a nice setup in the townhouse now. I miss my work friends SO much but we've found some ways to spend time together via virtual workouts, outdoor HH's and even walks! I've spent a TON of time on my rooftop and am starting to get back on the trails now that the hoards of people that were frequenting them on the weekends are heading back inside with the worse weather.






So, overall I've focused on trying to find the positives through the negatives this year. Definitely have had some depressed weeks, and my extroverted self has struggled with no big events or fun big group things to do, but have been enjoying fun with my closest friends, family, and even some time by myself. 

The real MVP of 2020 for me is Isaac Tyson, who put up with some insane mood swings from me when I had no way to socialize in person with people during lockdown. I won't call 2020 a wash, but I'm certainly ready to race again and grow into some new sense of normalcy. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and taking care of themselves.

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