Daughter of a Great King, wife + mom.

I am from the beautiful motherland of South Africa, where the sunsets paint the sky in hues that'll steal your breath away. But hey, life had other plans, and at 18, my family and I packed our bags and set sail for new horizons, landing in the sunshine state of Florida.

Multiple businesses later (florist, children's boutique owner), when my second baby girl came along, I found myself knee-deep in diapers and the beautiful chaos of raising tiny humans. That's when I discovered my love for running, or should I say rocking THE JOG began. It was my escape amidst the madness of mommy-time-out and sleepless nights.... from checking-out of my life to learning how to check-in – that's where my journey of a thousand miles began. One step at a time. Forward motion. Ups and downs and many mile markers over 14 years... and along the way that I met Jesus on the roads. Hours of moving miles with sermons, worship music, my headspace of questions and conversations with the Lord - prayers about PRs and striving too much toward something that has potential to become an idol. I was humbled and met Jesus with the pace of grace. Training for life with Jesus directing my steps changed everything. Now I focus on strength in both body, heart and spirit, embracing the divine grace that empowers me to live fully and abundantly to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Jesus | Jogging | Joy

  • 2011 ran my first 2 miles on a treadmill

  • 2011 certified ChiRunning coach

  • 2011 Lululemon Running Ambassadors

  • 2015 Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim with my brother for my 40th birthday

  • 2015 first one hundred miler

  • 2016 second one hundred miler

  • 2021 RRCA Run Coach

  • 2023 Revelation Wellness Certified Instructor

  • also 2 fifty milers, many half marathons, 26.2 and 5ks.

The gift of moving miles has changed me from the inside out. I now celebrate every heartbeat, every breath and the beautiful creation our Almighty God gives us to lean onto His amazing strength to do the hard things.

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