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Kara LaPoint: Professional Triathlete & Mountain Biker

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“Making the Leap: Reflections on My First Year as a Professional Triathlete,” Freeplay Magazine, Pg. 40

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In case you didn't already know, I'm a BIG fan of pre-race hugs. And laughs. And chit-chat. I've got the three of those things down like a champ! 🤗👌🏼 The actual swimming part itself continues to be a work in progress for me... but I'm going to keep working on it until my #swim game is as strong as my hugs! 😉 Big thanks to @xterrawetsuits for keeping me afloat every step of the process! 📷 @teagueam #XterraWetsuits #HugExpert #SwimmerInProgress #KeepItFun #GoodVibesOnly Ahhh, the highs and lows of sport. Was having the MOST wonderful ride today, feeling great and loving taking in all the sights on an absolutely beautiful afternoon. (I mean, just look at that! 😍😍) Couldn't stop thinking about how lucky I felt to be out on such a spectacular day doing exactly what I was doing in that very moment! But in literally the last 3 minutes of my ride, speeding down the final descent I do almost every day back home, I hit a teeny tiny loose rock in the trail and went down HARD. I was going all-out on the familiar descent, wanting to push myself, so speed was super high and I hit the ground with an incredible amount of force, in full scorpion position as the bike slid out from under me and eventually came smacking its way back down on top of me. Ugh! 😕 It's amazing how things can change so drastically in such a quick instant on the bike!! I took the impact on my chest and knee, and have some bruising around my ribs and a pretty shredded up left knee. The force of the fall totally knocked the wind out of me so there were a few scary moments of not being able to breathe, but once I was able to get myself up and collected, I knew I was ultimately okay -- just a little beat up! (And frankly pretty fortunate!!) I'll definitely be sore for a few days, but my fingers are crossed everything heals quickly with no further consequences. This was for sure my hardest crash of the year, and as usual it came when I least expected it. Always a good reminder to balance that drive to do more; go faster; go bigger, with a good dose of caution and humility, especially when it comes to the things we're actually most comfortable with. Maintaining this balance is one of the biggest challenges of my sport, and it's always so tricky, but it's a big reason why I love it so much too! I'll be getting in some extra TLC the next few days to heal up, and then working on building my way back up to full confidence out there again, which is always a bit of a process in itself. But in the end, it's all these bumps in the road that ultimately make us stronger, right...?! Here's to quick healing and getting back in the saddle! #HurdlesJustMakeYouJumpHigher 👌🏼 "4 legs are better than 2. But 3 hour runs are the BEST!" -- Mr. Levi 🐶🐾 #TrailRunning #TimeToPlay #GetOutside #BringYourDog #ExploreMore #FeedYourAdventure #KeepItRad #MountainPlayground Tons of great shots from #XterraBeaverCreek by @teagueam now up on SmugMug via the link in my bio! Thanks for being out there to capture the day! Fellow racers, check 'em out to see if he snagged a shot or two of your race day! #XterraOffroad #OffroadTri #Triathlon #MTB #SwimBikeRun #DirtSearch Celebration time! 😍🙌 (Because everyone loves a champagne shower! 😉) Very pleased to finish on the podium today among these amazing competitors! Super solid race for me here at Beaver Creek, and my first time ever earning a podium spot at this stop. After some historically difficult races here, it felt awesome to have a good one today! Still one of the toughest courses on the circuit without a doubt, and we all had to dig as deep as it gets to cross that finish line. Huge congrats to every competitor out there on such a great achievement, and thanks a TON to everyone who came out to spectate and cheer! Finally, to all my partners who make days like this possible, your support is invaluable! 🤗 Happy to maintain my 2nd place overall ranking in the Pan-Am tour, and really looking forward to putting in some good work over the next few weeks before the final few stops! @clifbar @jlvelo @orbeabicycles @catlikehelmets #UnleashedCoaching @salomonrunning @xterrawetsuits @maxxistires @zealiosskincare @wahoofitnessofficial @trainerroad @handupgloves #FierceAndFab #XterraOffroad #Triathlon #MTB #SwimBikeRun #XterraBeaverCreek 📷 Xterra Offroad In my world, this is what happiness looks like! 🙌#GetOutside #RideYourBike #EarnYourViews #FeedYourAdventure #KeepItFun 📷 @teagueam Back to the home turf, and my favorite training buddy! 🤗 🐾 Getting recouped and ready to go this week for the home race at #XterraBeaverCreek on Saturday! 💥 #ColoRADo #AmongTheWildflowers #OutsideIsFree I freaking ❤️ this photo of my friend Maia and I sharing a laugh before the start of @xterraoffroad #XterraVictoria this weekend! (Even if I do have so. much. awkward side boob going on. 😉) Pretty sure at this moment we were discussing how smart we thought we were that we'd decided to skip the swim warmup so we weren't now freezing our asses off on the beach waiting for the start -- seriously good move! 👌🏼😂 I sure love a lot of things about this sport, but the camaraderie has got to be at the top. I'm so grateful to share in this journey with such wonderful people and friends. Without a doubt, these are the moments we'll remember when it's all said and done. 📷 Jodi Mucha Photos #OneTribe #FastFriends #FullHeart Ciao for now, Victoria! What a special place you are!! 💙 🇨🇦 I had such a wonderful time in this amazing little city, although it definitely wasn't enough! I'll for sure be back next year for round 2 of #XterraVictoria. 💪🏽Thanks to all who played a part in making these last few days such a fantastic experience! #ExploreMore #DailyAdventures

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  • Just wow. twitter.com/oiselle_sally/… 3 days ago
  • @oiselle_sally Ugh. 🤦‍♂️ 3 days ago
  • “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” #TuesdayWisdom 1 week ago
  • @backlightphoto @XTERRAoffroad @beavercreekmtn Looking forward to seeing them all! Thanks for being out there capturing our days! 1 week ago
  • Thank you Andy Murray! 🙌 Amazing these things still need 2 be pointed out, but thx 4 leading the charge! #ClassAct boredpanda.com/response-to-ca… 1 week ago
  • RT @XTERRAoffroad: Sights and sounds from a magical day in the mountains at XTERRA Beaver Creek. #xterrabeavercreek #xterrapanam #onetribe… 1 week ago
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