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

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Welp, I’m already a day late, but still excited to kick off #SISWednesday (on a Thursday! 😝) this week! It’s only fitting that this first #SisterInSport shoutout go to my original S.I.S., miss Natalie Joffe... ⠀ ⠀ The one who taught me what sisterhood really means, and why it’s so important. Who taught me how be a teammate, and that being both closest competitors & the best of friends is not only possible, but in fact can be one of the most powerful combinations in the world...⠀ ⠀ Natalie & I grew up skiing together, from age 10 on. While we battled hard at the races, we loved each other, & knew we’d far rather be friends than rivals. So we joined forces, dubbing our pre-teen selves “the dynamic duo.” We became inseparable in our efforts, setting BIG goals & chasing them in tandem, side by side every step of the way. We truly were #StrongerTogether. ⠀ ⠀ Natalie knew, even then, that you don’t have to step on others to make it to the top. She was the epitome of dedication, hard work, leadership & sportsmanship. Immeasurably driven, but equally selfless, caring & compassionate. She was also the most gracious, humble competitor I knew. She had the attitude of a champion, and it was contagious. ⠀ ⠀ With these qualities, Natalie became one of the top junior skiers in the country. But as she continued to rise, she brought me right alongside. Watching her success only made me want to work harder to keep ascending together. And she wanted that for me too!⠀ ⠀ Natalie showed me how to think big, believe in myself & never give up. She is also the one who showed me all that sport could bring to my life, and probably played the single biggest role in helping instill the deep-seeded love I still have for it today. Thanks to her, my definition of fun as a kid became four-hour skis and double-days on the weekends, chatting, laughing & singing our way through the sessions. I’m so grateful to have grown up with her influence.⠀ ⠀ Still one of the most active people I know, Natalie now channels that drive & dedication into her role as a nutrition therapist and trainer, helping guide others to better health & happiness. She continues to inspire, more than she could possibly know! ❤

Another day, another sweaty adventure... 🤷‍♀️ . . . #MountainPlayground #Tahome #TrailRun #FeedYourAdventure #GetOutside #ExploreMore #EarnYourViews #KeepItRad #HappyPlace #TimeToPlay

Some views are just extra special. This is one of them! 🙌 . . . #GoldenHour #PureMagic #SeenOnTheRun #EarnYourViews #GetOutside #ExploreMore #FeedYourAdventure #TrailRun #TimeToPlay #MountainPlayground #HappyPlace #HOME!💙

Once again, the @epicrides #CarsonCityOffroad 50-miler lived up to its name with a truly epic day on the bike! What a pleasure to be able to race among such phenomenal women right in my hometown backyard playground, with some of the absolute best trails and (VERY hard-earned!) views anywhere in the world. As is most often the case with a race of such epic proportions, there were definitely some highs and lows out there... had moments when I felt amazing, and a lot of moments when I felt quite the opposite, mainly due to some seriously fiesty back pain and a pretty big fail with my nutrition execution. 🤦‍♀️ But I hung tough, fought hard through ALL the moments, learned a ton, smiled more than I anticipated, and was so happy to cross the line and earn another coveted Capital 50 railroad spike! Came up a little short of my goal of another top-10 finish here, but just sneaked into the money with 12th place in a truly stellar field — I’ll take it! Thanks to the entire @epicrides crew for such a rad day, to @motomathis for the awesome race day support, and an extra special and MASSIVE thank you to @pacostruckee for helping me out with an incredible loaner bike while mine is out of commission for the week. These guys have been supporting me in countless ways since I was a tiny ski racer back in the day, and I’m so, so grateful! 🤗 Last but not least, major kudos to all this weekend’s finishers on a job well done in conquering this massive challenge. 🙌 #epicrides #AGoodDayOnTheBike

Can’t believe this guy just graduated from Truckee High today! Where does the time go...?! @kristianlapoint it has been such a joy to watch you grow up, and be a part of your journey from the sweetest little boy in the world to the most kind, compassionate, humble, talented and strong person you have become. I could not be more proud to be your big sister! Love you so much, and am so excited to watch you take on the WORLD, and make it a better place! 💙

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my “tribe.” ⠀ ⠀ In a world where competition almost always comes first, and everyone seems to be looking for a leg up on the next person, I feel immeasurably lucky to be surrounded by so many women who just don’t see it that way. Women who encourage me, push me, and LIFT me UP. Women who see and understand the value in giving one another a boost, so that we can all RISE TOGETHER. ✨ 💕 Women who are just that much stronger because they share their strength with others...⠀ ⠀ As someone who’s been involved in sports as long as I can remember — and who was constantly surrounded by fierce, strong, and amazing female role models and peers throughout my life in that capacity — I realize more and more every day how much these women have shaped me, and just how fortunate I have been (and continue to be) to have that kind of influence. ⠀ ⠀ In more ways than I could ever properly acknowledge, I am who I am because of the incredible people around me. Every one of them has taught me something unique, in some way helped point me in the direction I want to go, and helped push me forward along the journey. ⠀ ⠀ When I really take a moment to stop and reflect on this, I realize just how powerful this tribe really is. Because when we help empower others, we further empower ourselves. ⠀ ⠀ My gratitude for these women of “my tribe,” and their influence and contributions, gets deeper with each day. ⠀ ⠀ I want to celebrate them more outwardly, and share a bit more about them with all of you. So, I’m starting a new tradition here on social media. In the spirit of #WomenCrushWednesday, each Wednesday going forward for me will be #SistersInSport day, where I’ll introduce you to one of the incredible women who has helped shape my journey in sports — and of course, by extension, in life. I’m so excited to share their awesomeness! 🤗 ❤️ ⠀ ⠀ #FierceLadyTribe #TogetherWeRise #Sheroes #Fempowerment #Inspiration #WCW #SistersInSport 👊🏽

Such a fun day celebrating and sharing the love of bikes with an amazing group of people today at the Community Pedaleando event in Carbondale! 🚲 💜So awesome to see so many kids out there getting after it, and smiling with every pedal stroke! Thank you @team_avsc, @acesaspen, Aspen Community Foundation, The Valley Settlement, and all the other hard-working community members who came together to help make it happen! #MoreKidsOnBikes #HappinessWatts #SpreadTheLove

#FBF to chasing @coachkellim around the warm, salty waters of the Caribbean last week at @xterradr! 🌊 💦 ☀️ 🌴 One of my all-time favorite swim courses EVER! 😍⠀ ⠀ I’ve made a huge step up in my swimming this year, finally reaching that next level I’ve been seeking for several years now — always feeling like it was dangling right there in front of me, but juuuust out of reach where I couldn’t quite grasp it, now matter how hard I tried. But I finally got it, consistently turning in best-ever swim performances across these first 4 races of the season. ⠀ ⠀ Of course, that doesn’t mean there’s not still plenty of room for improvement, but after years of pretty stagnant swim results, it feels incredible to finally see some serious progress and make such a big breakthrough. Ultimately I know this has been a long time coming, and is the result of years of hard work, and hundreds of thousands of yards put in, but there’s been something more there this last year that’s enabled it all to finally come together and really click in the way I’ve been waiting for: COLLABORATION. ✨ ⠀ ⠀ Throughout my tri career, I’ve almost always had to swim alone. I’ve gotten a lot of great work done that way, but the improvements I’ve made this past year while having the opportunity & privilege to train more with others as a part of the @cityofaspen Masters Swim program are a true testament to the power of a group. This group has given me the final little push I needed to climb that next rung of the ladder. Thank you to all who’ve been a part of the effort! ⠀ ⠀ I especially owe a huge thank you to @marshallingsince86 for providing me with some much-needed direct guidance in the pool, and to @elliottnutrition for all the extra motivation & encouragement, and for both keeping me company and keeping me accountable. I am blown away by just how much difference it makes to be able to work with others, in the pool and everywhere else. We truly are #BetterTogether. And now, #OnwardAndUpward swim friends, because we’ve got some more gaps to close down in that water! 😝 • • 📸 @nairim

Oh hello again @cityofaspen! 👋🏼 So happy to see these mountains ⛰ again that I had to stop and get out for a ride before I even made it back to the house! 😂 #MountainPlayground #GetOutside #DirtSearch #ExploreMore #MTB #FeedYourAdventure #EarnYourViews #FromTwoWheels #RideBikesBeHappy #FierceAndFab

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Finished up 2nd place at #XterraDR. Then brought my plaintain chips & Coke straight into the shower with me. Defini… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 week ago
RT @XTERRAoffroad: Top 5 women @lesleydoestri 2:47:50 J Baker 2:51:25 @fabiolacorona 2:56:31 @KaraLaPoint 2:57:03 @JessieKoltz 2:59:26 #xte… 1 month ago
RT @XTERRAoffroad: .@fabiolacorona finishes 3rd @KaraLaPoint 4th and @JessieKoltz 5th for the women at #xterrabama 1 month ago
RT @XTERRAoffroad: At Mile 11 on bike Julie Baker leads women @lesleydoestri +:40 @fabiolacorona +3:45 @katelynbutton +4:55 @KaraLaPoint +5… 1 month ago
RT @XTERRAoffroad: Rounding out top 5 for women at mile 1 on run @fabiolacorona +6:15 @katelynbutton +6:40 @KaraLaPoint +6:50 from leader #… 1 month ago
RT @Liftopia: Spring’s here! Dust off that bike and complete an equipment check to make sure you’re good to go! Via @KaraLaPoint https://… 1 month ago

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