You Are Only Human

Honesty
We hear it over and over, we think, yeah yeah, I know. But then soon enough, we overstretch ourselves again, and like a child who can’t stop getting into trouble, we bow our heads and take the “told you so’s”. How did I not see I was going too far? Okay, I did, but how…
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The best present ideas for runners this Christmas. Gift ideas under $20 to dream runner gifts for the running fan in your life.

Best Gifts for Runners: 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Life Events
Presents for runners should be pretty easy. We love trying new things, we are usually obsessed with our sport, and can’t really give enough gift ideas for runners, especially Christmas gifts, as it is the one time of year we really feel we deserve a treat, especially if it is cold outside. Last year I…
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Strength Training and Lifting During Pregnancy

Training Tips
There is a need for this post. The strength training for me is crucial. However, strength training, in a controlled environment, where you are working with someone who understands the physiological side of the body, and how to apply it to this new body, is something completely different. Every week almost, my weights were decreasing.…
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Second Trimester Update (23 weeks Pregnant)

Life Events
How am I already closing in on the end of the second trimester? Time goes by so fast! Well, it does after the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. I am sending you this post from England, as I am here to celebrate my beautiful mums 60th birthday I flew in last Friday, not really telling…
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Second Trimester Update (18 Weeks)

Honesty, Life Events
When you are in the first trimester of pregnancy, time feels like it is moving so slowly. You so desperately want to get to part where you are in the safe zone, where your baby is mostly secure and you can breathe deep. You are also acutely aware the second trimester is “the good part”,…
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Um….I’M PREGNANT!

I know. I can barely believe it myself. I can barely believe I am typing it, but yes, I am pregnant, 8 weeks pregnant. Let me just tell you, it has been SO hard not saying anything, especially with what I am about to tell you. But first, as this is probably the biggest news…
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