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5 Things I Learned While Biking 198 Miles Across Eastern Colorado
Exercise After Pregnancy, Fit Moms
Last weekend I accompolished one of my goals this year of finishing a multi-day bike ride and one of my bucket list to-dos with a century ride in one day. It was hard, awesome, challenging and amazing. Here are a few things I learned while on the bike for over 12...
Guest Post: Strengthening and Restoring Your Core Pre-and Post-Pregnancy
Of all the questions I get asked about exercise and pregnancy, "the core" is one of the most common topics. Many women want to know if they can or should do core exercises while pregnant. What exercises should they be doing? What exercises should they be avoiding?...
How I am Training for Endurance Events in Minimum Time
Exercise After Pregnancy, Fit Moms
On Sunday, I will be racing in my first triathlon in almost exactly two years to the day. I started sports when I was 6 years old with swimming and soccer. I have always been fairly competitive in my athletic events and though I do not feel that I am very naturally...
Happy 1st Birthday Madelynn!-What I Have Learned About Parenting the Second Time Around, My Marriage, My Body and Love
I cannot believe my baby girl is turning 1 tomorrow. The saying, the days are long but the years are fast is so true. Some days I feel like I was just pregnant, miserable in the heat, nervous to go through the birthing process again and super excited to meet the...
Current Nutrition Trends that I Actually Like
I absolutely love the fitness and nutrition industry and am so glad I have chosen it for my career, however, one of the things I love the most about it, I also hate about it. This industry is constantly changing. And by constantly, I mean every few months there seems...
How Pregnancy Can Make You a Better Athlete
A lot of women I talk to and have trained talk about their pre-baby body and their post-baby body. I have also thought of my body in these terms. Your body is different. For me, I know my hips are a bit wider and I honestly think my rib cage expanded a bit unless...