So many of you have asked me what 100 mile snow shoe looks like. Here it is – Jason Jaksetic’s 100 Mile Journey. This experience was moving on so many levels. I was inspired to see a person commit so fully to a cause and see it through despite what would seem possible. I was…
Author: Carrie Nielsen
As a wife, mother, business owner, coach, retired professor, and Marketing Executive, I wear many hats, but my true passion lies in leadership and empowering the next generation of leaders. 💪🌟 I believe in the power of inspiring and guiding others to reach their full potential. Join me on this journey of growth and empowerment!
Break
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. –Socrates Muscles grow stronger by breaking down the fibrous tissue and, in the methodical breakdown and body’s healing process the muscles emerge stronger. You give your muscles time off to heal so that when you lift again you lift heavier and start the breakdown over again….
The Face of a Spartan…
Spartans are a different breed. I know because I’ve met them and raced beside them. I ran the SoCal Super Spartan, a brutal 8 mile obstacle race on February 25th in Temecula, CA and found out first hand that Spartans don’t break when things get tough or when there seems to be no hope and…
Racing the Spartan
On a cold, dark, wet morning, over a thousand miles from home, while horribly under-dressed and with a fractured foot in the mountain trails of Southern California I became part of an experience that would help define me as an athlete, would challenge me with every rugged step and ragged breath, and would earn me…
Bahama Mama Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
The best thing about blogging about food is when my awesome family and friends send me their favorite clean recipes to try!  This one caught my eye immediately and I had to share! Inspired by the islands and in anticipation for an upcoming vacation to Florida, I can’t wait to try this one out! First of all, I love…
Oatmeal on the Go!
Never Late, Without a Plate Oatmeal Cookies With all the cooking I do, I feel like my arms are constantly submerged in a sink full of bubbles or emptying my dishwasher. In the mornings, trying to get two girls out the door, I often find myself eating breakfast on the go and one of my…
Making My Own Luck
“Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have got it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known.” -Garrison Keillor Athletes are superstitious creatures around running and race days. I am no different. While I consider…
Casey’s No Pain Novocain Chicken Chili
Ah…. nothing is better on a cold winter afternoon than a hot bowl of steaming, hearty chili! This would go great with my homemade cinnamon roll recipe. This past weekend, with my running partner and friend Casey serving as inspiration, I threw together a spicy chicken chili. First, I have to explain why Casey get’s…
Catey Baby Berry Muffins
I am a single mother to two beautiful girls: Taylor and Caitlyn. They are mini clean eaters and love helping me bake and cook. My older daughter Taylor helps me pick out dinner recipes for the week, shops with me and even pitches in on the cooking and cleaning up. My girls often inspire my…
Podcast with Jason Jaksetic
#19 The Fitness Tech Podcast: Interview with Ultra Athlete Jason Jaksetic I joined Jim and Jamie again on Jim’s Average Guy podcast dedicated to fitness and technology.  We had the unique opportunity to talk with Ultra distance athlete Jason Jaksetic. Jason blogs at his site http://www.jasonjaksetic.blogspot.com/ and represent Spartan Races. Jason walks us thru the his past racing…
Leaving a Path 