This week was definitely not the most productive I’ve ever had. My son got sick Monday evening, and then I was blessed with the beginnings of a sinus infection. Years ago, I probably would have done one of two things. I probably would have tried to keep working out as much as possible until I was sick enough that I basically couldn’t function. … Read the rest
5 Tips for Going From Half-Marathon to Full Marathon
One of the most consistent question I am asked is, “how much harder is a full marathon than a half-marathon.” Honestly, while the mileage might just be double, it takes a lot of effort and smart training to go from a half-marathon distance to a full. … Read the rest
Day In the Life With a 3 Month Old (Working Mom Edition)
This was my first full week back at work. Since I’ve returned, every week has included some holiday time, which has been a really nice way to adjust. However, this was a full week, which was honestly exhausting. We all survived, and I got in my workouts, but it was definitely a challenge. … Read the rest
Pre-Race Dinners (That Aren’t Pasta)
Over the past decade, I’ve run more half-marathons, full marathons, and ulramarathons than I can honestly count. One of my favorite pre-race traditions is the dinner before the race. After about 15 races, I can tell you that I was starting to get a little tired of the usual pasta. … Read the rest
Jogging Stroller Set Up
The only reason I have been somewhat able to get back to running consistently is the fact that Lila has been great about hanging out in the jogging stroller. Over the last couple of months, I feel like we’ve perfected our jogging stroller set-up. … Read the rest
I Have An Easy Baby & It’s Still Really Hard
I’ve been very hesitant to say it out loud, but so far Lila has been what I would call an “easy baby.” Unlike her brother, she has been sleeping through the night without much effort from me since she was about 7 weeks old.… Read the rest
3 Month Postpartum Update
My favorite girl is 3 months old, and I am now 3 months postpartum. Both of our bodies are changing every day, and it has been a pretty wild ride. Lila has gone through three developmental leaps, a couple of growth spurts, and is thankfully still a pretty solid sleeper. … Read the rest
Nursing Sports Bra Review
As a female athlete, I know one of the most difficult things to find is a good sports bra. Especially if you don’t have a small fortune to invest. Let me just be the first to share the bad news: finding a good sports bra that allows you to nurse a baby is even harder. … Read the rest
First Week Back At Work + Wonder Week Leap 3
This past week was my first week back at work. Hilariously, I wasn’t able to actually start working until midday Tuesday, because of some HR issues, but I am back to being a working mom. Honestly, right now I have mixed feelings about this. … Read the rest
Maternity Leave in the US
This was my last week of maternity leave, and it’s really made me think about just how hard it is to be a working mom and just how lacking maternity leave in the US really is. As I am writing this, tomorrow is my first day back.… Read the rest