New Seasons

The Byrds said it best: "To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn." Turning back to our last fall adventure together 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…

Plenty to Love

Happy Monday! Anybody else 🙋🏼‍♀️ have trouble leaving the house without holding their kids? Strong as a mother 💪🏼 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…

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…

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 🤷🏼‍♀️). From start.... Because of my mom status, I like to approach my workouts with an “expect the unexpected mentality.” That way when…

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…

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. Pure Joy I thoroughly enjoyed the trip down memory lane (if you couldn’t tell from this post), but I started…

FriYay Run Day!

It’s truly FriYAY today! Y’all. I RAN! Ok, ok, more like jogged...BUT I am still jazzed. Lovely Magnolia hat post run 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…

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 🙄…

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! Treadmill and road options too! 1️⃣ Walking works different muscles, still works your heart, and can still be a total body exercise...all while being…

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…