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
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Day In The Life With A 2 Month Old
Now that Lila is 2 months old, I feel like we have a somewhat predictable schedule and routine down. Lila has been a pretty easy baby since, well, birth, so it didn’t take long to figure out a routine that works for she and I. … Read the rest
Two Months PostPartum Update
My baby girl is officially two months old, and I am two months postpartum. Time has had a way of moving quickly and slowly simultaneously. I can’t believe how much Lila has grown and changed over the past two months, and I also can’t believe we’ve only had her in our lives for about nine weeks. … Read the rest
6 Weeks PostPartum Update
Lila and I have survived a full six weeks, and as much as I have loved almost every minute, I have also missed sharing my journey on my little corner of the internet. When I found out I was pregnant, I knew my blogging would be impacted, and I honestly didn’t want to create a postpartum plan, since I already knew that the majority of those plans go out the proverbial window. … Read the rest
Our Birth Story
I’m going to give my disclosure at the beginning; this is going to be a lengthy and honest post. My birth experience was amazing and hard and exhausting and so rewarding. I don’t honestly know how I could synthesize it down to a bite sized chunk. … Read the rest
10 Things That Happen After You Start CrossFitting
Someone finally convinced you to drop in for a workout. Or you foolishly decided that maybe it was worth checking out. However you find yourself in the box, things are never, ever the same after you start CrossFitting regularly. You may think it’s just an hour of your day, a few times a week, but over time…..things… Read the rest
Ridiculous Things We Only Do In CrossFit Workouts
CrossFit is an incredible sport. It has allowed me to run healthy and injury -free for the past 10 years, and has helped me to recognize my own strength. As much as I LOVE CrossFit, I have to admit there are some truly silly things we only do in CrossFit workouts.… Read the rest
CrossFit for Beginners – Tips I Wish Someone Gave Me
CrossFit as a sport has received its fair share of press. From Netflix documentaries to televised global competitions to serious allegations of steroid abuse, people have a lot to say about CrossFit. The sport has a reputation of being extreme, competitive, and sometimes dangerous. … Read the rest
Balancing Career and Fitness Goals – Weekly Recap – 1.26.20
This was a hectic week for me. I had work events all week starting Tuesday. Which once again meant I hit my peopling quota by mid-week. I also had a couple of short work trips during the week, which meant a lot of packing and repacking.… Read the rest
Long Runs with Speed Workouts – Weekly Recap – 1.19.20
I want to start out by saying a huge “thank you” to everyone who sent messages of support and shared my posts last week. That definitely put some more pep in my step. This week felt much better in terms of anxiety levels. … Read the rest