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

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

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

Why I Love Stroller Running

Over the past couple of weeks, Lila and I have gotten well acquainted with the jogging stroller.  As a runner, I’ve definitely heard my fair share of complaining about jogging strollers.  They’re heavy, they can be cumbersome, and it takes some mindfulness to make sure your form doesn’t suffer. … 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

I Don’t Love Being Pregnant

I love being a mom.  And after two miscarriages, I am incredibly grateful that I am able to be pregnant.  But I don’t love being pregnant, if I’m completely honest (which I usually am).  Being pregnant is definitely not my favorite. … Read the rest

How Exercise Restored My Postpartum Mental Health

One of the questions new coaching clients sometimes ask me is about how and why I started running and lifting regularly.  I’m always honest about the fact that exercise is one of the few things that I felt like helped me manage my mental health difficulties. … Read the rest

Running Postpartum – How Running Makes Us Stronger Moms

When I looked at my calendar Sunday morning to start planning out my next week, I was surprised to see that Mother’s Day happens to be this weekend.  How did I not know it was right around the corner?  Well, mom brain probably has a lot to do with it. … Read the rest