I started riding in 1999 and began coaching in 2004 as mountain bike instructor for Northern Arizona University. My first coaching experience taught me that I deeply enjoy giving back to the sport I love by helping others succeed. I raced for many years, working my way through the ranks from total beginner to Pro XC on the mountain and Cat 2 on the road. I have experience in a variety of disciplines, including Cross-Country MTB, Endurance MTB, XTERRA, Criteriums, Time Trials, Stage Races, Hill Climbs, and Gravel events. I have studied training metrics and methodology since obtaining my first power meter in 2008. I have been a USA Cycling Certified Coach since 2009 and Registered Yoga Teacher since 2010. With over 20 years in this sport, I've acquired a wide variety of experience such as serving on the board of directors for a race team in Arizona, working as head cycling coach for a triathlon training program in Hawaii, and co-founding Women's Cycling NYC.