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Bailey’s Newborn Photoshoot with Courtnie Coulson

Even if you aren’t a kid person, newborn baby photos have the power to make anyone melt. They are our favorite photos to see, and when it is your baby, and your bias is in full force, you literally couldn’t imagine a better photo. Especially when your photographer is amazing,…
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Life Events

Fears and Paranoia in Early Pregnancy

I realized (or should I say remembered) the reason my blog became popular in the first place. The reason my story went viral in the first place was because I was honest, open, and sharing with the world what I was going through, at that exact period in my life;…
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What is Running While Pregnant Like?

It is the question I have had many times, and the question I had never really thought about before it happened to me. What does it feel like to run while pregnant? I get it. You would think running while pregnant would be pretty uncomfortable, the big bump in your…
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Training Tips

Why I am Using Hypnobabies for Birthing (and Why it is Perfect for Runners)

My doctor, Dr Jennifer Fuson also said she has worked with dozens of women using this method, which gives further confidence that I am doing the right thing. So what are we using? Hypnobabies. If you have not heard of hypnobabies (which I suspect is the case for many), here…
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Life Events

Maternity Photoshoot with Courtnie Coulson

Merry Christmas dear friends (if you celebrate)! Hope you are having a wonderful day with friends and family today. While everyone is nestled up inside, I thought I would share an easy going post with you, one I have been very excited to share for a few weeks now; my…
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Beyond Running

Best Gifts for Pregnant Women: 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Last week I published my gift ideas for runners, and this time I thought I would share some ideas for those who are in the same situation as me right now. I am still running a little, but pregnancy gifts for first time moms are far more appropriate to me…
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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.
Life Events
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

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…
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Life Events

End of Second Trimester! 27 Weeks Pregnant

Oh boy! Here we go! The final stretch is ready and waiting for me, and things are getting very real. Not just cause I can’t really bend over anymore, and everything feels a little squished inside, but because I really am nearing my baby’s guess date, and before I know…
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Training Tips

How to Use a Journal to Feel Better in Hard Times: Journalling Saved Me (Many Times!)

I post on Facebook. Runners have strava. We all have Microsoft word (or something similar). Why would I need to journal? This might seem like a post that doesn’t make sense to you. Maybe you have heard me talk about journaling before, and thought, “yeah, yeah, suuuurrreee I’ll give that…
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Training Tips

Strength Training and Lifting During Pregnancy

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…
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