Hi everyon! My name is Natalie. I grew up in Michigan and currently live in Washington DC. Growing up, my family always said I was the kid that hated running and exercise – turns out I had asthma. I’m starting to get it under control and am really trying to get my fitness up so I can do all of the things I’ve always wanted to do.
My fiance is an ultra runner and snowboarder, and we learned to ice climb a few years ago together. I’ve always been in awe of what he is able to do. He got me back into skiing after a 4 year hiatus while playing high school hockey, and ever since I have wanted to keep going!
Lately, though, I have felt pretty de-motivated. I got myself up to running 4 miles without stopping in mid 2021, then had an asthma attack in August that really took it out of me. Now, I’m starting from basically zero. This course could not have come at a better time – we are planning an early honeymoon to Alaska to ski and climb in mid-March and my goal is to be able to go out, have fun, feel strong, and be safe.
