mother runner
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Marathons: I don’t always love them but I keep going back for more
Running for 26.2 miles is not for the faint of heart. It takes consistency, dedication and determination, and a small amount of crazy, to put in the work week after week, anywhere from 12 to sometimes 20 weeks. I’m counting down the days to my 5th marathon which had me thinking about a few things…… Continue reading
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How I Trained To Qualify For The Boston Marathon
After being extremely pleased with my performance at the Lehigh Valley Marathon last fall, I decided to set the bar higher and chase a Boston qualifying time this year. When the idea first came into my mind last fall, I thought, “Maybe I’ll do a spring marathon to keep building up my speed and endurance… Continue reading
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Can strength training help you become a better runner?
In order to be a well-rounded runner, strength training should be part of your arsenal just like speed work and hills. Some of the benefits include maintaining lean muscle mass, minimizing muscle imbalances and increasing core strength. Besides your typical dumbbells, you can also incorporate kettlebells into your workouts. They help increase cardiovascular health without… Continue reading
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Lehigh Valley Marathon Recap
Training for this marathon was an incredible experience as a Mother Runner. I really feel like it helped me bond with Frankie in a special way. I love the fact that now he asks to go for a run in the stroller. It helped us connect while he learned more about a sport that Mommy… Continue reading
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My Half Marathon Comeback
This may not be a huge deal for some people. Heck, there are running moms out there who run marathons right away after giving birth. For me it was a big deal because it was a long, long break from long distance running. I didn’t think I had time to train…I had to learn to… Continue reading
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Stroller runs are fun!
I’ve been taking Frankie out on the stroller the past few weeks and it’s going great so far. I was nervous that he would start complaining after just a mile or 2 but we’ve done up to 4 miles so far. Success! It has been really fun going out and spending time outside with Frankie.… Continue reading
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Easy Treadmill Speedwork
Hello friends! Happy Tuesday. I have to admit, my running has been slacking the past 2 months or so, and except for the run we did while traveling in California last month, my mileage has been pretty nonextistent. So what’s the best way to get out of a running slump? Signing up for a… Continue reading
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One Year Blog Anniversary
It’s been a year since I started this blog, mainly to keep myself motivated and accountable for staying active during my pregnancy. I don’t get a chance to post as often as I wish to but I really enjoy having this space to share with you about my life and workouts. This past weekend I… Continue reading
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Running happy
I had back-to-back running days this weekend and loved it. I didn’t get a chance to do my once a week run last weekend so I was glad I was able to get these in. Saturday I did the same 5K loop I had done the past 2 times and shaved 2 minutes off my… Continue reading
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