Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
Summer is here which means you might be getting away for a few days on vacation. Often we look at vacation as a time to toss all mindfulness to the wind and do whatever we want, when it comes to food. Then we feel guilty and frustrated. Vacation doesn’t have to mean a lack of... Continue Reading →
Sports nutrition is everywhere, and the market is full of many amazing options. Gels may be one part of your fueling strategy, accompanied by a carbohydrate drink mix, bars, chews or various other products. So, how do you pick what is right for you? First, you need to assess sports nutrition needs based on duration,... Continue Reading →
Grieving Your Loss of Fitness in the Off-Season Throughout the year, our fitness has peaks and valleys. Most athletes have a base, build, peak and recovery phase of fitness. A base phase is the level of fitness most athletes can maintain with minimal effort. Build is when athletes tend to ramp up training with a... Continue Reading →
Being a female is amazing until it’s not….during that one week every month when everything gets more difficult, emotional and exhausting. Yes, I am talking about the week of your cycle. Now, symptoms ebb and flow at varying times for all women within the menstrual cycle. Personally, I notice chocolate cravings, back pain and bloating... Continue Reading →
Ever since I was young, I loved running. My parents talk about how anytime we were around baseball fields, I would sprint to the baseball diamond and do laps. It’s funny, because my oldest son does the same thing. He loves to run all the time and I have no doubt that my youngest will... Continue Reading →
I strive to live with no regrets! “What if…”, “If only I had...” .Have you ever found yourself saying either of those statements? This weekend, I found myself in the ER over statements like this. Mike and I decided to build an A frame swing set in the back yard. My parents had come over... Continue Reading →
Saturday morning, I had the opportunity to retest my FTP. It is no surprise to me that after about 1 ½ months off from consistent riding, my FTP dropped 6 watts. While it is a bummer, it was expected. Nutrition Leading to the Test Breakfast – Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (a treat curiously of my... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been making progress towards goals and you get hit with an unexpected roadblock? If you follow my blogs at all, you know that I was having some exciting gains in my bike fitness postpartum. I had recently reached my highest power, 3.3watts/kg, and was very motivated to continue gaining in fitness. The... Continue Reading →
My FTP Journey Continues Last week, I did it again! While it wasn’t a huge jump like the last two times, my FTP still increased 2 watts. I am now 3.3 watts/kg. Oh my, the workouts have hit a new level of challenging, that’s for sure! As I write about the adventure, I am so... Continue Reading →
In the blink of an eye, our NICU journey had begun. While in the hospital, we spent every moment we could with Liam. Holding him, doing skin to skin, and trying to help him feel loved and not alone. My heart broke every time I had to put him back in the basinet and walk... Continue Reading →
Fuel Fearlessly 