by Sara | Jul 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last week during my training recap I explained my decision to stop my 5k plan. I was tired, a little burnt out, and was having a hard time finding the JOY in running. I was reminded of this (very old) post I wrote about what to do when running ins’t fun anymore....
by Sara | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
“I think your body is just a little bit stronger after pregnancy.” – Paula Radcliffe I had every intention of updating you all with a monthly progress posts, but I think it’s been 3-4 months since I’ve done one so I felt like it was time!...
by Sara | Jul 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Running isn’t always rainbows and butterflies, especially when it comes to postpartum running. This week I had to make the decision to cut my 5k training plan short. It doesn’t mean I’m not focusing on getting my speed back, it means that I’ve...
by Sara | Jul 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are you in the market for a running stroller? Wanting to find the best one that fits your needs as a runner? Today I am bringing you the first of several running stroller reviews. When we first found out we were pregnant and started our registry I knew I wanted a...
by Sara | Jul 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
I can honestly say that I am really enjoying this postpartum 5k training. It’s a great break from marathon training and honestly after Boston I was done with marathon training for a bit. I have a goal for a December marathon but we will wait and see how things...
by Sara | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you are a runner chances are you’ve had your fair share of failed running workouts. We love our training plans don’t we? We’ve got a set goal for each day, paces for workouts, and know exactly what is expected of us as we step foot out the door....
by Sara | Jul 2, 2017 | 5k Training, Running
Week 4 of 5k training is DONE! Yes! I had a really successful week and it ended at the beach. You can’t get much better than that. I’m officially halfway through this new training cycle and I’m excited to already be seeing improvements in speed. They...
by Sara | Jun 28, 2017 | Motherhood, Postpartum, Running
Note: I am not a licensed physical therapist or physician. The exercises provided in this post are simply exercise I have done to help strengthen my weak pelvic floor when beginning to run again postpartum. If you feel you are suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction...
by Sara | Jun 25, 2017 | 5k Training, Running, Weekly Recap
I wish I could tell you that getting speed back postpartum for me has been easy so far. It hasn’t. I wish I could tell you that I’m seeing drastic improvements. I’m not. BUT I can tell you that little by little I am gaining mental strength, learning...
by Sara | Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ready to become a faster runner? Try these key running workouts to go after your goals! I can still remember my first race to this day. It was a local 5k and I was pretty sure I was going to die. However; the moment I finished I remember thinking – I want to get...
