Jes Do It Yourself

Storytimeeeeee! It is a long one 🤷🏿‍♀️

17 years later, I found my way back.

I’ll always be an athlete. There were so many people, moments, and lessons that shaped that journey. My track coach, Joe Sims 🕊️, rest so well. My big bro who has been my virtual coach this season, but from the beginning we were the bro/sis track stars. My friend Jasmine , my jump squad from UW… and so so many more.

These days I’m chasing something different. I want to be an even better coach than I ever was an athlete.

Track gave me so much. Now I get to pour back into the sport, the kids, and the community that helped shape me.

Full circle.
I love it here. 💛

5/13/25 .. One year post full right Achilles tendon rupture. What a journey this has been!

As an athlete, this was always one of my biggest fears… and then it actually happened. The physical recovery was hard, but the mental recovery challenged me even more. This past year was full of highs and lows, tears, rebuilding confidence, forcing myself to pause, learning my body again, and trying to trust myself through it all.

What made it even heavier was the timing. I tore my Achilles the day before my final day at a job I needed to leave, while also transitioning out of a relationship. So much at once and transition has never been easy for me.

I’m so thankful for the people who supported me through this chapter. My village truly carried me in so many ways. My people took on being my legs, stepping in to transport True to school, checked in on my mental, came by to simply see me…

Huge thank you to Delaney .17 , my physical therapist who by luck of the draw I got the perfect person to help me through my biggest injury. My insurance sucks, and landing on her list i feel was no coincidence. Thank you for the countless hours of PT, encouragement, patience, and motivation throughout this process. And more than anything to opportunity to know an athlete and human like you.

Thomas , my personal trainer, literally on day one had me sprinting on a treadmill. I appreciate you pushing the limits my mind has the ability keeps me stuck. He is insane and for that he comes with high recommendation.

More than anything, this experience deepened my gratitude. There are abilities we often take for granted every single day, and this journey opened my eyes in a completely different way. My word this year is thrive.. and I’m proud that, even through all of this, I’ve continued to do exactly that.

Still healing. Still growing. Still thriving. 💛

Happy New Year!!!! 🎊 💛

This is the recap for my annual New Year Intention Gathering! This one felt special and i have gained so much from the community that surrounds me. Every year, there’s so much fruit here from encouraging words and our lived experiences and energy.

Thank you for all that came and shared a part of themselves. I appreciate it always !! 🫶🏿 My friends are so accepting of my last minute-ness and helping me pull together the pieces.

And the food was fye🔥.. support them !

Rasta Pasta 🍤🍗-
Hoagies -
Deviled Eggs 🥚- .beauty94

“Bloom in the Places You are Clapped for ..” Wishing you all a great year!!!

Let me know your word for the year in the comments ! ✨💫💛