fitness

Need inspiration, watch this video – and never hit the snooze again

Nike outdid themselves with this one. It’s old but it’s awesome and I felt it needed a reposting before people attack their 2015 goals.

My C-Section Birth

Today was definitely full of learning. The birth of my first daughter was a failed attempt at natural birth due to a fused pelvis post-fracture. I could feel exactly what was happening in the c-section although it didn’t hurt. This freaked me out more than a little going into c-section number 2. There’s a blessingContinue reading “My C-Section Birth”

It isn’t always easy but it’s always worth it

I didn’t feel like running today. It was one of those “haul your butt out of the car and get moving at whatever pace your legs will take you kind of days.” After a week of being sick, I have been chomping at the bit to workout – and with the gorgeous sunny fall weather,Continue reading “It isn’t always easy but it’s always worth it”

Moving on… AKA inspiring the enemy

I left for my first overnight trip without Ama. It was hard. I missed her. I missed John. To make matters worse, it was to go to a Judicial Dispute Resolution for my accident in 2006. That’s stressful. The whole situation is stressful. And our offers were miles away. Thankfully we came to a resolutionContinue reading “Moving on… AKA inspiring the enemy”

Fitness lessons from your toddler

My two year old is an exceptional athlete. She’s not making any Olympic teams, but she an exceptional athlete in the way a Crossfitter is. All the way around. Yesterday my little peanut completed the 48 flights of stairs in the Climb for Clean Air. I didn’t think she would make it, but she did.Continue reading “Fitness lessons from your toddler”

Crossfit Moms

I tried the stroller class thing. The session was mostly walking or walking intensity effort with exercises woven in. I tried the stroller bootcamp thing. Better, but as Goldie Locks, I would have hit my second too small chair. As a runner, I am certainly not the epitome of well rounded fitness but do likeContinue reading “Crossfit Moms”

Unusual tips to take the stress out of the holidays

The holiday season doesn’t have to be stressful; in fact, it shouldn’t. Follow these tips to find more enjoyment, and less stress, in your season. 1. Do your shopping and wrapping early. Make sure each gift is tagged and organized according to where and when the gift will be given. The earlier the better –Continue reading “Unusual tips to take the stress out of the holidays”

Baby Doping

I for one can testify that women, OK I, possess inhuman strength postnatally. I ended up gaining 35 pounds and ending my pregnancy putting shame to the term “runner” with my best waddley rendition of what I thought running looked like. I stopped at every port potty, gas station and tree to relieve my achingContinue reading “Baby Doping”

Paula Radcliffe – World Record Holder in the Marathon – and Super Mom

Paula Radcliffe is not your typical mother. She is the fastest female marathon runner in world history. She is also mother to Isla and Raphael. Paula managed to make comebacks after both births with the help of a team of professionals. How does she manage to care for her children? Luckily, she has a teamContinue reading “Paula Radcliffe – World Record Holder in the Marathon – and Super Mom”