As sisters we have shared thousands of memories and a lifelong friendship. From biking alongside our father while he ran long distances to skiing wintry slopes growing up in NH, we have always found strength in being in motion.

Our paths of motion challenged each of us in different ways. Richarda has biked across the U.S. from Seattle to Boston, hiked in sub zero temperatures in the Idaho backcountry, and carried gear to and from peaks in the White Mountains as a hut caretaker. Kathleen inherited our father’s fierce determination. As a child she would play basketball in our driveway until she could hardly see the net and begged our dad to throw her once last baseball pitch. She has found that her passion is in endurance racing…marathons, half Ironman and Ironman events.

The connecting piece isn’t always the way we choose to be active, but it’s always why.
It comes from this Chinese proverb, “The spirit illuminates everything.” When we hear this we think about the light that shines in all of us when we feel good, strong, and confident. It is such a powerful force! It is the light that comes from doing what you love, from choosing your own path of motion.

It has guided us to create Illume Fitness, to help others discover their strengths. We pour our energy into each session, hoping to share how exercise centers us, provides us boldness in our day and ILLUMINATES US!!!

We hope you’ll join us!