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Thoughts on FriYAY . . .
[I]f . . . you feel like you are juggling pears on a unicycle and no matter what the to-do list grows more than it shrinks, you are in good company! Together we can find tips and tricks on enjoying the journey and maybe even enjoying the hustle and bustle of those priorities.
New Seasons
The Byrds said it best: “To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn.” This past year we’ve shared a season of marathon training (for Claire), a season of certifications (for Amy), and a season of figuring out this new world in COVID. We’ve shared excitement and disappointment—which can also be termed determination. 😉… Continue reading New Seasons
Plenty to Love
Happy Monday! Anybody else 🙋🏼♀️ have trouble leaving the house without holding their kids? I often get bombarded by both boys who inevitably want to be held. I am so glad that I am strong enough to hold them both. And a lot of my physical strength is directly related to my lifting regime. And… Continue reading Plenty to Love
Irons in the Fire
Agree or disagree: Too many irons in the fire stresses you out. 🔥🔥🔥 Sometimes I thrive on juggling as many things as possible. 💁🏼♀️ Other times, I feel completely stressed. 😬 Lately, my stove has been filled (with what seems like a million pots and pans) as I have been transitioning. The month of August… Continue reading Irons in the Fire
On Throwing the Baby out with the Bath Water
It’s a transformation! 😂 The beginning of workout excitement completely foiled by life. (I am not entirely sure what is on my shirt 😬 ….I also had to change pants and shoes 🤷🏼♀️). Because of my mom status, I like to approach my workouts with an “expect the unexpected mentality.” That way when exercise has… Continue reading On Throwing the Baby out with the Bath Water
Energy Boosters
Energy 💡: It comes and goes in waves these days. Here, I am trying to buckle down and be productive. But I am so exhausted. My life hasn’t slowed down much as all of my (paid) work is virtual, which has been the toughest part about beating COVID. On top of that, I have two… Continue reading Energy Boosters
Throwback Thursday
Today’s is for reminiscing. The weeks lately have been kind of dragging on and on. But this week, my memories on Facebook popped up that two years ago was Sloss Fest in Birmingham with Claire. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip down memory lane (if you couldn’t tell from this post), but I started thinking about… Continue reading Throwback Thursday
FriYay Run Day!
It’s truly FriYAY today! Y’all. I RAN! Ok, ok, more like jogged…BUT I am still jazzed. I am taking it super slow. I focused on my form. I only let myself do a little bit at a time (literally a minute at once). I felt like this was the best way to check my need… Continue reading FriYay Run Day!
Keeping the Doctor Away
Complete the phrase: _____ everyday keeps the doctor away. An apple 🍎? Walking 🚶🏻♀️? Flossing 🦷? For me, an important recovery technique, to keep the doctor away, is shown here: flossing! I, like Claire, have been trying to be better at incorporating my recovery movements and treatments (even though they don’t feel particularly tough 🙄… Continue reading Keeping the Doctor Away
Silver Linings
In light of taking some time off of running to heal, I have been trying to focus (and find) the positives in my situation. And guess what? Walking has benefits too! 1️⃣ Walking works different muscles, still works your heart, and can still be a total body exercise…all while being lower impact. This means that… Continue reading Silver Linings
Good for the Soul
Thankfully, this was one of those weeks that I could opt outside a lot. To me, nature gives solace and lends a hand to reflection and growth (hence my pensive face below). And, I think that’s partially why I like running so much. I can enjoy the beauty around me, wrestle with thoughts, AND exercise… Continue reading Good for the Soul
About Us
As we grow up, we realize it’s less important to have lots of friends and more important to have real ones. Amanda McRae Claire and Amy are two college made friends with a shared passion for fitness and food. We hope to share our life tricks and tips in our posts as well as learn… Continue reading About Us
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