The very first time I attempted to run postpartum after getting cleared by my OB was around 10 weeks. I was given the green light at 6, but I just didn’t feel up to it until 10. Without getting graphic,…
16 Month Postpartum Update
It’s hard to believe that 16 whole months have flown by since Ben made me a mother. It feels like a lifetime, even though I know that in the larger scheme of things it’s merely a blip in time. Saying…
Reflecting On My First Year Of Postpartum Running
It’s been almost 14 months since giving birth to Ben, and nearly 8 months since I was finally able to get back to running. I’ve gotten back to a decent enough place where I’m running 6 days per week, consistently…
Finding The Balance Between Motherhood And Self Care
Upon becoming a mother, particularly for the first time, my identity inevitably (and very suddenly) transformed into that of a caregiver. It was no longer all about me in any way, but rather, all about the tiny human I was…
Race Recap: My First Half Marathon After Baby
So… I DID IT! Last Sunday, February 9th, I successfully completed 13.1 miles at the Miami Half Marathon. The beginning of the race was a little rough, but by the end, I finally found my groove. Here’s how it all…
How I Got Back To Running After Baby
In the year leading up to my pregnancy, I was on a serious roll with running. I ran my first two marathons – the TCS New York City Marathon and the Miami Marathon, along with three 5K’s, two 10K’s and…