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The First Post-Partum Run: 3 Motherhood Miles

Natalie — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:10:52 +0000

This year, Mother’s Day fell on the 5 week birthday of my new son and I treated myself to my first post-partum run. Having run all through pregnancy I cheated a bit on the post-partum rest period and gave myself four weeks of rest instead of the typical six weeks after giving birth. My rest [...]

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The First Post-Partum Run: 3 Motherhood Miles

The Importance of the Pelvic Floor

Natalie — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:55:26 +0000

When I found out I was pregnant I decided that I would run as much and as often as I could throughout my pregnancy. In the first trimester this was not a big deal as I was already training for the Marine Corps Marathon and my body was adapted to frequent runs. By the time [...]

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The Importance of the Pelvic Floor

I’m a Mom!

Natalie — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:23:19 +0000

On April 15, mine and my husband’s world changed forever. Quite unexpectedly our son decided to arrive about 3.5 weeks early and we welcomed Connor to the world, a healthy, adorable and amazing son. I am still processing what it means to be a mom and each day is different as we learn the ropes [...]

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I’m a Mom!

What is it about 26.2?

Natalie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:50:34 +0000

My husband and I were arguing one night about the reality of my being able to train for a 26.2 once we had our baby. The issue is not so much whether I am capable of training to run the marathon distance but whether or not we can figure out the family balance. I would [...]

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What is it about 26.2?

Running Pregnant: The Month Seven Slump

Natalie — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:48:52 +0000

You know how sometimes you think of yourself as a certain age regardless of how old you are? In my head I am usually 27, sometimes younger, and don’t feel nearly old enough to have the adult life I actually lead. Well apparently the same mind game applies to being pregnant. Only the other morning [...]

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Running Pregnant: The Month Seven Slump

Lum’s Pond 2011: Sprint Tri Turned Mud Run

Natalie — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:19:12 +0000

When my alarm went off at 4:30a.m. there was lightning simultaneously flashing through the window with rolling booms of thunder and the sound of a heavy rain pattering down on the roof and gutters outside. On any other Sunday it would have been perfect conditions for snuggling deeper under the covers. Instead, I deliberated for [...]

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Lum’s Pond 2011: Sprint Tri Turned Mud Run

Hot Weather Running

Natalie — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:50:47 +0000

With the recent and persistent heat waves on the eastern half of North America it seems only natural to not only commiserate about the heat with other runners but also to write about it. I’ve written about running in heat and humidity before and as I thought about this post I went back to read [...]

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Hot Weather Running

Has Anyone Seen My Speed?

Natalie — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:00:51 +0000

I swear I was fast. At least, for me, in my age group, for my distances. I spent a good chunk of time and effort working on speed and got to a very comfortable place this year where my ‘slow, easy’ run was at 8:40, my 5k pace was near 7 minutes and my other [...]

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Has Anyone Seen My Speed?

Two Hours or Bust: Pacing the Zooma Half Marathon

Natalie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:48:46 +0000

Racing locally, in my opinion is one of the best ways to race. You can sleep in your own bed, you know the tricks to getting around traffic and good parking, you likely know the route of the race and there is the general pride that comes with seeing athletes ready to run in your [...]

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Two Hours or Bust: Pacing the Zooma Half Marathon

Sprint for a Cause: Dragonfly Heart Camp Sprint Triathlon Oct. 16

Natalie — Sun, 22 May 2011 00:59:55 +0000

People race for all kinds of reasons and ones that bubble to the surface are: to compete, to be fit, to challenge themselves, to honor loved ones and to support good causes. Chestertown is a small college town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and it is home to many amazing places, companies, people…and one [...]

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Sprint for a Cause: Dragonfly Heart Camp Sprint Triathlon Oct. 16