So, I have onboarded several new clients and met a lot of new faces in classes this summer and fall. I thoroughly enjoy my job, my role in your health and wellness routine and bringing joy to your workouts. If you've ever wondered what parts of my day brings me the most joy or  what my workouts might look like during the week -- here's a little insight. Make a list like this for yourself -- and add more of this to your days ahead.

Did you always run: Nope. Hated it.

What year did you start running: 2005

Favorite distance: Half marathon, but the marathon pushes me and my training.

Favorite race: Rails to Trails Marathon in Sparta, WI

Favorite memory: Crossing the finish line at Grandma’s Marathon alongside my husband while pregnant with #3

Favorite post-race indulgence: Diet Mountain Dew and Fritos

Favorite class to teach: Fitness in the Park (30 min run/walk + 30 mins of strength in local parks)

Favorite part of the body to work: shoulders

Favorite machine at the gym: rowing machine or the lat pull-down

Favorite song to run to: Anything by Oh the Larceny or The Score or rap with dirty lyrics

What activities did you do as a child: dance and played the clarinet. Disliked ball sports, but loved expressing myself and moving my body through dance.

What do you do when you’re not working out?: hiking in the forest or mountains, writing on my blog, playing Scattergories with my family, walking our huskies, visiting a local ice cream or coffee shop, thrifting

Favorite TV show: I don’t watch too much tv. But, true crime documentaries

Bucket list adventure: Just one?! Switzerland and Banff

Motto: Collect Moments, Not Things.