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  • In late 2017 I registered for Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, and I spent the first half of 2018 training for the swim, bike, and run. I knew the 1.2 mile (1900 metre) swim in the Pacific Ocean would be the biggest challenge. I've been swimming for decades - competently, not competitively, and not for long distances in the open ocean. The swim scared me. Even without considering the creatures that live in the Pacific. • I trained in Hawaii a few months before the race and discovered that after 30 minutes in the ocean, I started to feel seasick. It would have been easy to withdraw from the race at this point. But I didn't. I’ve learnt that personal growth occurs outside of my comfort zone. And the older I get, the more I want to keep expanding these boundaries. So now I swim with earplugs, non-drowsy motion sickness medication, and a few ginger candies in my stomach. • In this photo, I just completed the swim portion of the race. I covered almost 2200 m according to my Garmin watch because the ocean current pushed me off-course, and my sighting needs work. But it only took me 47 minutes! The swim was the race for me, and I felt like a champion. The 90 km bike rike and 1/2 marathon that followed were the victory lap. • When I caught up with a friend about 3 km into the 21.1 km run, I decided to run alongside her. I let go of my expected finishing time (and the pressure I was putting on myself) and spent the rest of the 1/2 marathon supporting my friend. We crossed the finish line together - it was the most rewarding way to finish my first Ironman 70.3. 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 🙏🏻 • #ironman703hawaii #liveauthentic #noboundaries #mermaiddreams #pacificocean #openwaterswimming #luxetravelfamily #adventuretravel #lppathfinders #tmac #supporteachother #believeinyourself #triathlete #IRONMANtri #hawaii #bigisland #bebrave
  • Happy Mother’s Day! I’m so grateful for these two. #heartfull #somuchlove #humbling #boymom #mothersday
  • Happy Earth Day! We often collect plastic and other garbage from beaches at home and elsewhere in the world. Together we can make a difference 🌏 💚 #earthday #adventuretravel #lppathfinders #luxetravelfamily #earthdayeveryday #bethechange #walksoftly #earthday2018
  • The Beach Tree Bar & Restaurant @fshualalai is one of my favourite places to watch the sun slip below the horizon when I’m on Hawaii’s Big Island. I’m not alone - every night adults & children gather at Beach Tree to listen to live music, dance on the grass, & dine al fresco. For a unique experience, visit Beach Tree at sunrise - the restaurant is closed & the iconic Beach Tree is often all yours. Do you prefer to watch the sun rise or set? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #FourSeasons #IslandofHawaii #LetHawaiiHappen #beautifuldestinations #iphone #luxurytravel #lppathfinders #insidertravel #traveltips #lifewelltravelled #luxwt #luxetravelfamily #luxurytravelblogger #beachlife #islandstyle #FSHualalai
  • I'm excited to return to one of my favourite islands and our family-favorite @FSHualalai resort. This is my first trip to the Big Island without my tribe, and it's going to feel very different. I'm attending the Dave Scott (@DaveScott6x) Triathlon Experience offered by Four Seasons Hualalai. Talk about a dream team! I'll share updates on IG Stories this week. #Hawaii #triathlon #fshualalai #ironmantraining #lethawaiihappen #swimbikerun #FourSeasons
  • Palm-lined beaches, abundant marine life, & lush golf courses are a few of the reasons we enjoy visiting Hawaii. The award-winning Francis H. I'i Brown Course located alongside the @fairmontorchid was designed with two 18-hole golf complexes - the South Course built on the prehistoric Kaniku lava flow & the North Course developed on a much older lava bed so there is more rolling terrain. Do you golf? #Hawaii #bigisland #golfcourse #luxurytravel #golflife #golflifestyle #traveldeeper
  • Aloha from Hawaii! We didn’t see the sunshine today - it’s been pouring rain. I’m participating in my 1st triathlon tomorrow - fingers crossed for a dry day! The 3-day event is called Lavaman & includes a 5km sunset run, Lavakids race (swim & run), & triathlon. Proceeds from the Lavaman weekend support local youth organizations. See IG Stories for more from Hawaii. #Hawaii #familytravel #triathlon #ironmantraining #bigislandhawaii #lavaman2018 #traveldeeper
  • The Living Desert attraction is often on our itinerary when we visit Palm Springs, California. The model road occupies 3/4 of an acre and includes trains operating on more than 3,300 feet of track. Children (and lots of adults) love watching the locomotives chug through historical scenes including Mount Rushmore, a mining town, and the Grand Canyon. You can read more about The Living Desert & fun things to do in Palm Springs on the Luxe Travel Family website (link in profile). #familytravel #FindYourOasis #VisitGPS #PalmSprings #California #familytrip #palmdesert #visitcalifornia #travelwithkids #kidstravel
  • We love to walk through the Seussical landscape at Joshua Tree National Park when we vacation in Palm Springs, California. I just wrote about more family-friendly things to do in Palm Springs - the story is on the blog (link in profile). From feeding giraffes to hot laps in a BMW M series - Palm Springs is fabulous! #travel #familytravel #VisitGPS #FindYourOasis #PalmSprings #VisitCalifornia

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