Mommy. Wife. Fitness Expert. World Champion Lumberjack Athlete. Huntington’s Disease Advocate. Downright goofy.
A born and raised Badger, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Kinesiology – Exercise Science. With years of experience as Fitness Director/Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor at Supreme Health and Fitness in Madison, I am a Master Instructor for TRX Training and the American Council on Exercise. My love for sports and fitness began at a very early age when I became a competitive gymnast. I still maintain my gymnastics skills through fitness competitions such as Fitness America, Ms. Fitness, and Women's Tri Fitness. Through these fitness competitions, I have had the opportunity to model for Muscle and Fitness, Flex, Natural Muscle, and Oxygen magazines.
Unique and fun sports have always fascinated me. Frustrated that girls were not allowed to pole vault in high school, I joined the boys track team and became the first female pole vaulter in Madison, WI. I then went on to become the first female pole vaulter at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
My biggest claim to fame is being a 6-time WORLD champion women's professional log roller and boom runner. I’ve been featured on ESPN, ABC Wide World of Sports, The Outdoor Life Network, the Travel Channel (and more!) competing in lumberjack events. I now spread my love of the sport as the head coach and co-owner of Madison Log Rolling, which holds classes for youth and adults at Madison YMCAs and Wingra Canoe and Sailing Center.
My passion in life is doing my part to help find a cure for Huntington's Disease. My mom passed away from this devastating disease in March of 2013. I am a national spokesperson for the Huntington's Disease Society of America, and have appeared in many news stories, print ads, and public speaking venues to raise awareness for this horrible disease.
I am now married to the love of my life Peter Verstegen and am a proud mommy to our sons Greyson and Clark.
