The Real Fit podcast features candid conversations with women athletes on topics including body image, enoughness, and so much more. In a world that's hell-bent on telling women we're not thin enough, fast enough, strong enough, or successful enough, I'm here to tell you you're already enough. My goal is to share stories that inspire … Continue reading Real Fit Podcast
Category: training
DIY Run Training
This post was originally going to be an informational, entertaining tutorial for a DIY project (with pictures too!), either on how to refinish a small piece of furniture or how to make your own bibs (with matching wipes), but I haven't actually finished either of those projects. Do stay tuned for those, however, as I … Continue reading DIY Run Training
Day 6: bike ride, boots, and a button extender
Today I biked on the trainer in my basement. I pumped four ounces (YAY!) while Sweet Pea slept in her swing. She woke up to nurse and went back to sleep, at which point I took the opportunity to go into the basement to bike on the trainer. My brother in law was in charge … Continue reading Day 6: bike ride, boots, and a button extender
Day 4: Treadmill run
This morning I ran three miles on the treadmill because I woke up to snow on the ground, and cold rain, which became snow as I had breakfast and pumped (3.5 ounces. Yeah!). When I was pregnant, the first thing I did to prepare for having a baby was buy a treadmill on Craigslist. I … Continue reading Day 4: Treadmill run
The New Regime
I have a new coach. She's awesome. She's done two ironmans, four half ironmans, four marathons, lots of shorter running races, a few bike races, and she is super-energetic and fun. She's almost 30 but a lot of people mistake her for a student. She LOVES talking to people about anything regarding swim, bike and/or … Continue reading The New Regime
IronBoyfriend
The other night when I was on mile 11 of a 16 mile run, my phone rang. Why was my phone with me on a run, you ask? This ironbrain thought it would be a good idea to run from Dan's, head south, then come back north and end at my house. However, all my … Continue reading IronBoyfriend