

Why Starting a Return to Run Program After Pregnancy is essential for New Moms
Pregnancy brings incredible changes to the body, and to say that the journey postpartum is overwhelming is an understatement. Imagine growing a bowling ball for 9 months, pushing or surgically removing it out of you, and then being expected to feel normal? Not likely. If you've already been through this, you understand how impossible this feels. Especially with breastfeeding, managing other kids, a job, and lack of sleep. For my runner-mommas, how do we do this? In my nearly
Dec 11, 20254 min read


Do you need a weighted vest?
How do you spot someone entering Perimenopause? Look outside your window, she's out there walking in her weighted vest :) (Kidding.)...
Sep 23, 20253 min read


You aren’t crazy - Yes, you can leak pee more during certain phases of your menstrual cycle
You aren’t crazy - Yes, you can leak pee more during certain phases of your menstrual cycle
May 13, 20255 min read


treadmill sprint workout
This workout was absolute fire. I hate running distance on the treadmill but we are in MI now, so I'm pretty much stuck on a mill if I want to get any winter training in. So I get really creative so I don't get bored and quit halfway through my workouts. I did this gradual sprint workout this morning and if you love sprinting- I think you'll love it too! treadmills don't have to be boring - use this time to get faster Couple of things - This is an advanced workout. So if you
Apr 18, 20252 min read


"Is Running Safe After Having a Baby? 3 Questions to Consider Before You Lace Up"
Congratulations! It's great that you're feeling ready to start getting back into it, (especially if you are just getting started!) after...
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Why the scale doesn't budge... and what to measure instead.
** Content warning - I will begin this blog post discussing some of the reasons a person’s weight on a scale will either fluctuate or...
Apr 19, 20238 min read


how much can you lift?
I get this question ALL the time when I work with new prenatal people. "How much weight can I lift when I'm pregnant?" My response is this- You can lift as MUCH as you want. If you can maintain or increase your resistance, great! If you need to scale back and regress certain exercises, great! There are no current limitations from ACOG. It truly depends on the following: 1- Can you stay within a 6-7 on the 1-10 RPE scale? (Meaning the rate of perceived exertion- how challengi
Jun 17, 20222 min read
