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

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

How Runners Prepare for Fall

It was the last week of summer vacation for our little dude!  I would love to say this summer just flew by, but with him basically being home since Spring break of 2020 and the fact that I’m exhaustingly pregnant, well that would be a lie. … Read the rest

7 Non Workout Mistakes That Are Ruining  Your Training

Thankfully, this week was much quieter than the last.  In fact, I think most of our weeks for the next two months or so are going to be primarily dedicated to some small baby projects, and trying to rest as much as possible. … Read the rest

Treadmill Benefits

Texas heat has been making the news, and we are spending as much time in water as possible.  We started off the week at my dads house, where my kiddo learned how to ride a mini dirt bike before we drove back to San Antonio. … Read the rest

12 More Amazing Podcasts for Runners

After an incredibly long hiatus, road races are finally back on!  And with the sometimes grueling Summer season upon us, most runners are starting to plan their training schedules.  For me, training for a road or trail race isn’t going to happen unless I have something amazing to listen to. … Read the rest

4 Signs of OverTraining

With 2020 being such a cluster of a year, I wasn’t surprised to hear that more athletes are finding themselves over-exercising.  Not familiar with that particular term?  Well, before we get started, it’s important to know that just about any healthy coping skill for dealing with emotional difficulties can become unhealthy once it becomes compulsive. … Read the rest

Staying Safe While Running Solo

Being a lady runner has so many positives; amazing running groups, friends who have the best purse snacks, and a valid reason to spend multiple days in athleisure wear.  Unfortunately, we also face some unique challenges, especially when it comes staying safe on our runs. … Read the rest

2020 Gift Guide for Runners

2020 has been a rough year for all of us, but thankfully Christmas is just around the corner.  Which means lots of chocolate, carbs, and Christmas gifts!  If you’ve got a runner who deserves a little extra love this holiday season, here’s some amazing gift ideas for runners that will make you the most popular gift giver on the track! … Read the rest

7 Tips for Staying Active During the Holidays

The holiday season is definitely upon us.  Every year I have clients who tell me they struggle to stay active during the holiday season.  Between travel, spending time with the family, and trying to cram 40 hours of work into 3 days, it can feel overwhelming. … Read the rest