9 Mondays Until Boston! This week of training, I struggled with some doubt and body pain, but ended the week with greater confidence. It is amazing how in one mile of a marathon you feel terrible and are questioning everything and the next you feel like you could run that pace forever. Things change quickly…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 4
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Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 3
10 Mondays Until Boston! The thing I love about running, is that it almost always seems to be teaching me something that goes far beyond the miles on the road. Of all the things running has taught me so far, the biggest lessons are in commitment and discipline. On the windiest days when you are…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 3
Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 2
11 Mondays Until Boston! Another week of training in the books! This past week of training was good and consistent, but did take a weird turn with the long run, which I will explain at the end. It was a week marked by 50 miles, stroller runs, tempos that felt like I was running faster…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 2
Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 1
12 Mondays until Boston! In college, of all the responsibilities that came with collegiate running, the thing I always dreaded most was keeping up a training log. I hated the pressure of remembering to log my mileage, cross-training, and comments every single day. Some runners live for these training logs, but it is just not…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 1
5 Tips for Finding Routine as a Stay-at-Home Mom
I love structure, routines, and schedules. I love doing the same type of thing every week. For some this might seem super boring, but for me, it is absolutely necessary. I struggle with decisions. I am incredibly indecisive, so the fewer decisions I need to make within the week, the better. There is something incredibly refreshing…… Continue reading 5 Tips for Finding Routine as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Mama with the Crazy Child: You Are Not Alone!
This one is for you mama. The one who feels like she most certainly has the craziest, loudest, and messiest child in the world. You are not alone. I am right there with you. I know I cannot be alone in this feeling that my son seems to be the only one that is quite…… Continue reading Mama with the Crazy Child: You Are Not Alone!
Why We All Need an Off-Season
Recently I have been writing a lot about motherhood things, but today I would like to spend some time on running. It has been nearly two months since the marathon, which is a bit crazy to me. Time is moving. In those two months, my running has been very minimal. I have been very slowly…… Continue reading Why We All Need an Off-Season
Disneyland with a Toddler: 5 Things They Will Love
On Monday, Hudson had his second trip to Disneyland! He had a blast, slept for a total of 30-minutes, and was on a sugar rush for most of the day. I wrote about our first trip to Disneyland with Hudson when he was almost 11-months, which you can read here. That first trip was still…… Continue reading Disneyland with a Toddler: 5 Things They Will Love
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Weaning
Mamas, let’s talk about weaning. Weaning is something that seems to not be as talked about. There seems to be an abundance of information surrounding the early days of breastfeeding; however, I have found that there seems to be less out there when it comes to weaning. Why? Not totally sure, but I have a…… Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Weaning
More Than a Marathon
26.2. This is the number that has pushed me out the door. It’s the number that reminded me of my strength and endurance that I thought I left behind in college. It’s also the number that filled my postpartum days with rhythm, cadence, hope and a sense of purpose. Don’t get me wrong. Being a…… Continue reading More Than a Marathon
This Mama Needs Grace 