I still remember my mom reading to me pretty much every night before bed. I remember the little picture books she would read, the Bible stories, and as we got older, many of the classics that I still love to this day such as “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Anne of […]
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What is a valuable resource that we all wish we had more of? Time! Let’s face it. Moms are busy. And not just moms–dads are busy too! My husband I comment all the time about all the things we have to do, or even WANT to do, but don’t have the time to do. Oftentimes,
Sometimes when I run, my body is firing on all cylinders. My legs feel light, my lungs feel full, and my brain is engaged and excited. At the end of these enjoyable runs, I look down at my watch, and think, “Wow! That was the greatest! I nailed it! I love running!” And sometimes the
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Is postpartum core strength even a thing? Yes, I do believe it can be. And I also think it is very important, but not so we can fit back into pre-pregnancy jeans or still wear bikinis (although that can be nice). Postpartum core strength is important because it improves so many areas of our lives.
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Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned veteran, the benefits of adding speedwork to your miles are well-documented. So let’s say you are ready to up your run game by adding bursts of speed, to shred seconds or minutes off your run times, to increase overall run efficiency and performance, to burn more
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We can’t wait for you to read “Big Sister on the Way!” Here’s a sneak peek of what everyone’s favorite baby will be up to with a new big sis! Will baby have a big sister, a big big sister, or a big big big sister? One of their favorite games will be mommy and
Listening to podcasts while I run is one of my favorite things. It helps the miles roll by, and I have also felt on many occasions that God talks to me in these moments of solitude. On my latest run, I heard an excellent podcast that really helped me in an area I have been
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Mom posture happens to all of us. Just think about how many hours a day we spend holding the baby, feeding the baby, and wearing the baby. The hours add up quickly! This leads to slumped shoulders, flat booties, and poochy tummies. That is mom posture at its worst. I remember recently looking at myself
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