• What a week of workouts look like

    What a week of workouts look like

    I aim to have movement in my life everyday, whether it is a really tough run, a walk, or a heavy lifting session. This is a sample of a week in my life. I am training for an ultramarathon but this can be altered for a race or reason to…

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  • Getting blown away by a half ironman

    Getting blown away by a half ironman

    Participating in my inaugural half ironman during a tropical storm felt like a daring adventure. It seemed like rain had made Saturdays its permanent residence that summer, much to the dismay of many, especially those partaking in the racing season and just any human who enjoys summer weather on the…

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  • Our teamwork sets us apart

    Our teamwork sets us apart

    Ice hockey, basketball, baseball, Cub Scouts, soccer, birthday parties, projects, library classes, after school commitments, working full time, working part time, exercise – these are all part of the bustling life in our household, managed and enjoyed by both my husband and me, and cherished by our boys! While it…

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  • The power of hard work

    The power of hard work

    In March of 2016, I received the wonderful news that I had been accepted into the 2016 NYC Marathon! It was my second time entering the lottery, and I felt incredibly lucky to have been chosen so quickly. However, in December of 2015, I also discovered that I was pregnant…

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  • Finding The Beauty In Grief

    Finding The Beauty In Grief

    The summer of 2013 was gearing up to be the best one yet, I was getting married in August and was on the verge of receiving my first full time teacher position while having just completed my master’s degree in ENL. Dadjogger and I were also buying our first house…

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  • Motherhood, postpartum and getting back to feeling yourself

    Motherhood, postpartum and getting back to feeling yourself

    It was both a shock and a joy to discover I was pregnant for the third time during the summer of 2019. I couldn’t contain my excitement, eagerly anticipating the arrival of another precious baby. Ben was just nine months old and Billy was just about to be three. Yet,…

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