Category: Motivation
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Professional spectating with three kids
My husband, Dadjogger took part in a backyard ultra marathon this past Saturday. This was his second time competing in this kind of a race and it is not an easy feat. The format of the race is every hour on the hour you need to complete 4.167 miles. If you are not back in… Read more
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7 Tips for Improving Your Mood During the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be incredibly stressful. Between work, school assignments, buying gifts, class parties, holiday concerts, sports, clubs, exercising, shopping, wrapping presents, and trying to juggle it all, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And that’s not even counting the daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and organizing the house. It can feel like a lot… Read more
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My CrossFit Era
I first fell into the hype of CrossFit back in 2012. Will and I had just gotten engaged, I was finishing grad school, and we were planning our wedding. It all began with a simple Living social coupon that Dadjogger suggested we try out for a discounted rate. The workouts looked intense, but also fun!… Read more
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Pregnancy and Workouts
Many women feel anxious about working out during pregnancy. After waiting so long for this precious time, it’s natural to want to be extra careful with your growing baby. But movement is incredibly beneficial for both your physical and mental health during pregnancy. Here’s a helpful link that answers many questions you might have: Exercise… Read more
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How My Husband Motivated Me to Become a Runner
Backstory Let’s take a trip back to high school Kelly. As I mentioned before, I joined the cross country team because my sisters and brother were all cross country runners, and I was simply following in their footsteps. A caveat to this is that they were all winning races and making it to state championships.… Read more
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The Pursuit of Perfection
The “perfect” parent is an ideal no one can live up to, yet many of us waste time trying to achieve it. Letting go of this ideal is often a long process, and perhaps you’re still in the midst of it. What helps you let it go? What hinders you? How have you reordered your… Read more
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Running with kids
Running/exercising with kids is something I didn’t expect to be doing so early on in motherhood, but I absolutely love it! Having children watch their parents to push themselves and take care of themselves is invaluable life lessons that they will remember forever. Demonstrating these exercises engages the children to want to try to and… Read more
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6 Weeks on After Your 6 Weeks Off
I have been asked many times, where do I begin and it simply starts with taking that first step, literally! This training plan is after your 6 weeks or 12 weeks depending on the birth of time off and then this plan gives you 6 weeks of a workout plan to ease back in! You… Read more
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My Top Podcasts, Albums and Mantras
Now that the nicer weather is coming, I have been running outside more and avoiding the treadmill at all costs. With the nice weather comes the hits to keep you moving during a short or long run! These are also top hits that I listen to when cleaning the house. If you need to zone… Read more
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Mental Pain vs. Physical Pain
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a challenging workout, reaching a point where you just want to give up? How often do you give in to that urge to quit? And how often do you push through despite the mental struggle? Quitting is like a mental pain, a signal from your mind… Read more
