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UESCA certified running coach. Helping runners accomplish their goals from 5k to ultras!

11/16/2024

Been a minute since I’ve done one of these. But why the heck not! Will I freeze? Most likely… I’m still debating short sleeves honestly. Mid to upper 40s at the start of my half marathon and low 50s by the finish. What would you do?

I’m excited to see what these mama legs can do now. My goal is to have fun but I know Competitive Meredith will most likely make an appearance. It is a race after all😃

10/31/2024

9-12 months postpartum and ready to take on new training goals? Here’s to focusing on more than just the miles! 🏃‍♀️💪 This journey is about balancing strength, patience, and mental resilience. Here are a few tips to keep things sustainable:

🧠 Mentally: Listen to your body and mind—progress isn’t always linear, and that’s okay! Prioritize rest, celebrate the little wins, and remember how far you've come and be proud of that! You've developed athletic maturity while building back and learning what you're body is ready for and what it's not.

💪 Physically: At this point you've built a great foundation, consistency, with a focus on quality. You're now ready to start gradually adding quantity, increasing distances and/or paces. Some movements may still not feel right YET and that's OK! Focus on modifications and practicing those things consistently.

🌱 Overall: This season often feels like a time of transition. You feel more like yourself & have acclimated to your new “normal” as a mom and an athlete! Remember to continue building quality and quantity while listening to your body and holding back when you aren't ready - athletic maturity!

This season is all about showing up for YOU and enjoying the ride. Embrace where you are now—growth comes in many forms. 💖🏃‍♀️✨

Are you having trouble getting back to running after baby? DM me, I'd love to help!

10/14/2024

Umkay I'll go first! There's so many. You could go different ways with this -

I wish for faster paces, faster postpartum recovery, and being able to fuel sufficiently on chocolate chip cookies regardless of the race!

Let me elaborate - the faster paces I think speaks for itself. Right now I'm starting to finally work on leg turnover because my watch says I'm not moving very fast but it sure feels like I am! I think this is all a part of postpartum recovery.

Which leads me to wish 2 - faster postpartum recovery - Let's think about the tradeoffs that might happen here. I could heal quickly - but would I be healing and recovery in the best way for long term performance? That would be part of my wish, of course! But you know how these genie wishes can get tricky! We gotta be specific.

And last but definitely not least - regardless of the race you can't fuel on chocolate chip cookies alone. Most ultras they can technically be part of your fueling - but you need additional hydration, ideally some protein, and electrolytes. For marathons and half marathons - you could but I doubt your stomach's going to agree. There's those tricky genie wishes again.

There's so many variables here 😆

So tell me, what would your three wishes be??

09/17/2024

Hey mamas, if you’re navigating postpartum life and fitness, here’s some real talk based on my journey!

Which one hits home with you? What would you tell other mamas navigating their fitness journey postpartum?

Sending positive vibes and strength to all the new moms embracing fitness after baby! Keep moving, keep smiling, and keep being amazing. 🌈💪

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! As I celebrate my first Mother’s Day, I struggle to find the words to capture just how at the same time motherhood is exhausting and amazing. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

If you’re struggling, I see you and you’re not alone. For several years this was not an easy day for me. I hope you take the time you need for you!

08/29/2022

I was in DC this weekend (not running related). I had to share this shot of all the runners around the capital. 🤍 I was amazed how cool it must be to do your training runs there! It makes me wonder if they appreciate it as much as I did and I wasn't running!

It also makes me wonder if I appreciate where I run as much as someone new to my area would.

Do you think you take your local running areas for granted?

07/18/2022

🚨Proud coach moment! 🚨

This is Jessica! She’s been consistently putting in the work to get her body stronger, fueling dialed in, all while listening to her body! Congratulations, Jessica, on breaking 2 hours!!! You should be super proud of yourself! I can’t wait to see you conquer your first 50k!

💥🏅 🏅💥

4 miles to shake out a great weekend at the half marathon. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Right at the start turned to me and asked if I had a plan for the race. I turned and said “Nope!” and we both chuckled and took off. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Sometimes no plan is the best plan. I fell in with a group of runners hoping for a sub 2 hour race. It had been 5.5 years since I’d broke 2 hours. I figured post hip fracture, hip repair, diagnosis, and that the days of those times were long behind me.

There is nothing better than proving yourself wrong. 💪💪 We are so much stronger than we think we are. 💪💪

Big thanks to:
❤️ my love
my amazing coach, Meredith!
My parents for holding down the fort at home.
My work for such a generous time off policy (6.5 paid weeks off a year is pretty badass along with virtual work)!!

So many amazing people and blessings make these things possible. ❤️🏃🏻‍♀️🏆🏅

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04/10/2022

Proud coach moment!!

When I got a text yesterday afternoon from my amazing athlete and friend I was so happy for her!
This was her last training run before taper for her next 100 and she brings home first in her age group! 🥇She consistently put in the work and is ready to conquer her next 100! Congratulations Vickie!!

04/05/2022

Training can often look like a pyramid with your peak at the top. You're gradually building your foundational work at the bottom. But you can't reach the peak or those workouts higher in your pyramid without having that foundation set, right?

That's where building a strong aerobic base sets you up for success in preparing you for the workouts that get you closer to the peak. Then, if you can envision those workouts higher in the pyramid, you'll be ready for those higher intensity workouts - VO2 Max, threshold workouts, and more course specific workouts. Without that foundation in your pyramid, those workouts higher up (or blocks) aren't going to be able to stay in place, and you won't perform well.

So as you begin training for a race, hopefully this helps remind you of just how important it is to have a good aerobic foundation before setting out on a training plan. Ideally, your training plan or coach has helped you develop that.

Need help figuring out how to develop your aerobic base properly? Let me know! Or check out my Relentless Training Program (link in bio)!👆

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