Category Archives: Running and Racing
Running & Refluxing
I ran five miles! I completely don’t care that I’m slow. My calf didn’t hurt! Until the next morning. But so far, so not so bad: my calf is a little sore but nothing crazy like the strain that put … Continue reading
Workouts and Blowouts
Alternate blog title, am I right or am I right? It’s amazing the gross things you talk about, sing about, accept as routine as parents of little babies. When we change Henry’s diaper, Anna comes running over. “I want to … Continue reading
Foundational
I had my six week postpartum check up on Friday! Although I’m now eight weeks post-birth. Anyway, the midwife said, yup, I have a mild rectocele. She didn’t see the bladder prolapse but I know it’s there. BUT, she said … Continue reading
Dairy Free Dinners
I’m on week two of a dairy free diet, and so far it’s been slightly challenging to find meals that leave me feeling full and satisfied. I keep feeling like I’m missing something. Not sure if it’s the richness/ taste … Continue reading
Heal the Heel
So in addition to dealing with normal post-pregnancy, post-birth recovery, trying to strengthen and rehabilitate my pelvic floor, I’m also still battling a nagging plantar fasciitis pain in my right foot. I have never had foot, arch, or heel issues … Continue reading
Illegal Running
I’ve written a lot about how I’ve surprised myself by not having a strong desire to get back to running right away since Henry was born a month ago. Well, I guess I spoke too soon because I’ve since completed … Continue reading
Blogger on the Run
I’m today’s featured Blogger on the Run over at Women’s Running magazine! It’s kind of ironic, because the only running I’m doing these days is to the bathroom to pee five times per night. But it was fun to write … Continue reading
Running Goals. Putting Dreams to Screen.
I’ve had a lot of time during this pregnancy running hiatus to think a lot about my racing and running goals. I had only started trying to run fast(er) the year before this pregnancy and felt that I got knocked … Continue reading
Filed under Life & Style, Running and Racing, Weight Training
Pregnancy Running Reflections
So here I am at the end of pregnancy, looking back at how it’s gone. I’m happy with the level of fitness I’ve kept up, but one thing that disappointed me was how early I had to stop running. I … Continue reading
Filed under Pregnancy and Post Partum Fitness, Running and Racing
Writer, journalist, mother, marketer, freelancer, wife, mediocre runner, racer, super beginner triathlete, gym-goer, dog owner, Spin instructor, fitness columnist, recycler, lifter of non-pink weights, one-time failed academic, feminist, eater of good and bad food.
