After last week's nine mile training run, I had a little ankle tendonitis flair up. It's happened before unfortunately or rather fortunately because I've been there, done that and learned what home-care helps ease the pain and how to adjust my workouts accordingly. With my next half marathon coming up…
Last weekend my husband and I visited Louisville, Kentucky for a kid-free mini-getaway on the bourbon trail to celebrate his birthday. The trip reminded us that as much as we adore and love our kiddos, it is always nice to take some time for ourselves. Today on the blog, I'm…
A question that is often asked is, "How do you develop the right workout routine?"The answer largely varies on your personal goals and what you are hoping to accomplish on your fitness journey. What are your big picture fitness goals? Perhaps you want to run a half-marathon or even…
Butter coffee...what is it and what is all the hype about?I agree that it sounds a little weird but contrary to what you might think it is actually quite delicious! Today we'll dig in to some frequently asked questions about butter coffee and hopefully by the end of…
Let's talk about rest. Admittedly, I am not the best at taking full rest days. Just a few days ago on my instagram, I was encouraging you to get up and move a little bit every day. While I whole heartedly believe it is important to get in a bit…
Starting a workout routine can be challenging. Starting a workout routine as a new mom is infinitely more challenging. On top of caring for a new baby plus older kiddos if you have them, you are expected to manage the household, keep everything running smoothly while all you really want…
Hello, April! I love that, at least here in central Illinois, we are starting our April with a bright and sunny day which has totally got me thinking Spring!March was a busy month! With lots of birthday fun, Spring Break travels, unfortunate sickness, and a little bit of everything…
Have you ever thought about trying something and the first thing that pops into your head is "I can't do it"? That there is no way, it is too hard, that you don't have enough time, money, or that people might think negatively of you if you fail so you…
