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Running and strength training posts

Second trimester exercise

Yay! The second trimester! It can be blessed relief after the fatigue and nausea of the first trimester. I love feeling pretty much back to normal. That means I can actually enjoy my favorite things...

Mommy boot camp with the Mommy Jogger: Full body cardio and strength circuits

This 30 minute workout requires minimal equipment and can be done at home or at the gym. For other workouts, click here: Workouts...

First trimester exercise- what can I do?

When my husband and I found out we were pregnant with our first, it was a shock. We weren’t exactly trying. It just happened. I can still remember the feeling of all the blood draining from my...

Best strength exercises for runners: unilateral movements

Running isn’t just about miles. To be a strong runner, you must regularly hit the gym, just like you regularly log miles. The best strength exercises for runners will target the muscles and...

Stroller Running 101

Stroller running has been one of the most pleasant surprises of my motherhood. Just look at this sweet moment above! I’ve always enjoyed running, but I didn’t know when or how I would get...

Is HIIT for moms?

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...

How to make running more enjoyable: legs, lungs, and brain

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...