Where to find your next RACE!!
It’s no secret I LOVE running races. The whole experience is great to me. I have run numerous races and I have to say one of the hardest things about planning my races each year is actually finding...
View ArticleTop 5 Favorite Places to Sweat in Chicago
I’ve been missing Chicago quite a bit lately so it’s been on my mind. Summer time was always the best there so since that fabulous time in Chicago is here I’m getting a little bummed I’m not there....
View ArticleA summer cold?! And how it’s affecting my running
I’ve been suffering through a cold for over a week now (yes, over a week!). I am ready for it to go and I can tell I’m almost fully recovered but I’m still only about 85% of my normal healthy self....
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I’m THAT Mom and I don’t feel guilty about it
I’m the mom who works out. And I make it a priority. And no, I don’t feel guilty about it. As Moms, there is so much “mom guilt” out there and it can really tear you down. Really, really bring you...
View ArticleWhen you run a marathon… and then find out you’re pregnant
I ran the Chicago Marathon (my 4th marathon) back in October. In my recap post I talked about how the race did not go as planned and I did so much worse than I thought I would. These things happen in...
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Morning Sickness Relief: My experience taking Diclegis
I’ve mentioned in some recent posts that my morning sickness was in full force during the first trimester of this pregnancy. Worse than it was with the first one. It was so bad that I had to call the...
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100 Calories. What is your 100?
One of the biggest issues I believe people have with losing weight and trying to get fit is that they over complicate it. They want to try the newest diet trend, find out what the “best” workout is,...
View ArticlePregnancy #2 Recap: Health, Fitness, and Weight
I thought I would do a quick post on how my health and fitness was overall during pregnancy #2 since I actually get this question a lot. I wasn’t as diligent with my workouts and health as I was with...
View ArticleWhen You Can’t Run… But You Can Walk
I am 5 weeks postpartum right now. Usually, most doctors do not clear you to exercise until you are 6 weeks out for a vaginal birth or 8 weeks for a c-section. Based on this, I should be cleared at the...
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Wine and Popcorn
I mean, the title of this post at least has your attention, right? Wine? Always. Popcorn? Yes, please! I personally love this little combo for a late night snack after the kids are in bed and my...
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