Lessons Learned from a Year-Long Injury Battle
At the beginning of 2023, I was a month out from my first marathon in 3 years and first postpartum marathon…. and I started having knee pain. I did a 21 mile long run and could barely walk without pain the next day. With no traumatic event, I assumed it was runner’s knee.
The Reality of Postpartum Running
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged or shared much about myself or what I’ve experienced since having Quentin. If you’ve followed me for the years prior to having a baby, you know that I’m nothing but honest because I want to connect with this community and that cannot be had without honesty and authenticity. But once I had Quentin, things changed.
Quentin's Birth Story
A very uncomplicated pregnancy turned quite complicated at my 34 week OB appointment when my blood pressure was extremely high. As a 35 year old, I was already at a higher risk for high blood pressure and preeclampsia, so my OB had me on low dose aspirin for the entirety of my pregnancy as a precaution. It may be why I was able to avoid the high BP earlier in my pregnancy, but it was quite a shock.
2021 Goals: Cautiously Optimistic
I always get excited to set a few goals for a new year. Less resolution like and more about what I hope to accomplish with a seemingly clean slate. But that’s not how this works and 2020 really confirmed that. I woke up this morning in a brand new year, but nothing has changed since yesterday. We are most definitely still living in a pandemic. So, I’m entering the new year as I’m sure many are - cautiously optimistic about what it can bring that 2020 took from all of us: hugs, human connection, races, and health.
20 Weeks Pregnant! How My Training Has Changed
I’ve had quite a few newly pregnant mamas ask me how I changed my training when I found out I was pregnant and what was safe to do or what guidance I received from my doctor. I wanted to start by saying, while I am currently getting a pre/post natal certification at the moment, I am not qualified to provide individual or generic advice on this topic. This blog post will address the changes to my fitness and running routine.
We're having a BABY!
I am still in disbelief that this is happening and I have so much to share. I will try my best not to word vomit and make my thoughts as cohesive as possible. If you read my blog post from April about family planning, you know that I was really struggling with my running and family plans all in the midst of a pandemic.
Plans are Worthless, but Planning is Essential - Family Planning as a Female Athlete
It’s hard to believe that just over 3 weeks ago I would’ve been finishing my first 50K race. I never made it across the start line to that 50K and while we enter week four of quarantining/self-isolation, life looks and feels very different. Running has been filled with anxiety until this week for me. Since the closing of our beaches and trails, its been tough to feel comfortable on new routes dodging people and feeling a bit angry at those who don’t quite understand what social distancing is and why we must do it.
2020 Goals: Dreaming Big for a New Decade!
2019 was a year of so much learning and growth. It was everything I needed after a rough 2018 and I’m more excited than ever to keep the momentum going. I try to set a few goals each year and it is rare that I ever accomplish all of them, but I usually get one or two done. 2019 was the year I accomplished a hell of a lot more than I initially thought, and it was so important for me to look back on it because I struggled so hard to get here. If you want to read about how 2019 went for me, you can check it out here.
2019 in Review: Leveling Up
The end of a year is always a good time to look back at what we did with the last 365 days. I often set a few goals at the end of each year (not so much a resolution gal, but to each their own!), and I check back on them at the end of the year to see what I did or didn’t get to. After CIM it was hard not to feel disappointed with missing my huge personal goal of running a sub-3, but when I took the time to look back at my year, it was clear that I accomplished so much - a lot of which I couldn’t have done on my own!
Our Wedding!
While this is not a running related blog post, it is life related. A lot of people wanted me to share details and more importantly, photos, from our big day.
2019 Is Finally Here - Goals for the New Year!
I have never been more happy to say goodbye to a year as I am to 2018. This year was ROUGH for me. It has been one of the most trying years physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Our Visit to Rancho La Puerta - Fitness Retreat
We had a freaking blast last week at Rancho La Puerta. I tried to show as much as I could of our trip through Instagram stories, but the ranch promotes disconnecting from the outside world and technology to focus inward and on those around you (being present…. ahhhh).
Peak Weeks of Eugene Training + A Reevaluation of Goals
The peak weeks are finally over and I'm about to enter my taper. It's been a HUGE challenge to push through these last couple weeks and I'm excited to say goodbye to them.
How to Find Motivation in Your Training
MOTIVATION is a huge contributor to your success as an endurance athlete. Motivation fuels your workouts, habits, and decisions throughout your training cycle.