Month: August 2017

CIM Marathon Training: Week 4

CIM Marathon Training: Week 4

Last week was the hardest of CIM training so far. I was recovering from the previous Sunday’s half marathon and was up in Big Bear with the cross country team that I coach Monday-Friday. While the runs in Big Bear are beautiful, the altitude was 

America’s Finest City Half Marathon Recap

America’s Finest City Half Marathon Recap

As you probably already know, I ran the America’s Finest City Half Marathon this past weekend. It was kind of a last minute decision to sign up for this race but I heard good things about it from my boss and was eager to get 

San Diego Weekend Recap& CIM Marathon Training Week 3

San Diego Weekend Recap& CIM Marathon Training Week 3

Happy Monday! This weekend was jam packed for us, so it’s no wonder that Henri, Liv and I all woke up with a cold this morning.  Our weekend started bright and early with a 4am wake-up call on Saturday. I had to set up for 

Refueling After Your Run w/ FAGE Total

Refueling After Your Run w/ FAGE Total

Happy Friday! I hope you have some exciting plans in the works for the weekend. We have a true race weekend lined up with Henri racing a 5K tomorrow and me the half on Sunday. Hopefully between all the running we can fit in some 

Thinking Out Loud & ALMOST DONE!

Thinking Out Loud & ALMOST DONE!

How is today Thursday? This week is flying by! Probably because my days are go-go-go from before the sun is even up! It’s been a loooong time since I hopped on the Thinking Out Loud train and since I have a lot of random thoughts 

CIM Marathon Training Week 2

CIM Marathon Training Week 2

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend! Henri and I made it to church for the first time in a while and spent a good amount of time cleaning and organizing the house so I’m starting the new week feeling refreshed! I’m 

Breastfeeding and Running

Breastfeeding and Running

Today is the last day of World Breastfeeding Week and as Liv and I are in the end stages of weaning I thought it was a fitting time to share a little bit about our experience with breastfeeding and some tips that I found helpful this 

Hello From Vegas & Training Summary: 7/31/17-8/6/2017

Hello From Vegas & Training Summary: 7/31/17-8/6/2017

Hello from Las Vegas!  I’m two days into the USATF Level 1 Coaching Course and I am soooo looking forward to today. We’ll finally be talking about the endurance races! Yesterday was all about sprints, hurdles, relays and throws which I current have nothing to 

ProForm Blogger & Thank Goodness It’s Friday

ProForm Blogger & Thank Goodness It’s Friday

You guys! I am so excited to finally tell you about my partnership with ProForm!  I’ve been obsessed with their treadmills ever since I got the chance to check out their Boston Marathon Treadmill at the Runner’s World Half & Festival back in 2014! There 

Tentative 2017 Fall Racing Schedule

Tentative 2017 Fall Racing Schedule

I know I promised you all some exciting blog news to be up yesterday (which I’m sure you were all anticipating with baited breath) but things got pushed a little bit so I won’t be able to let the cat out of the bag until