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 →
The Grand Reveal
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 →
When all the progress comes to a screeching halt…
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 →
Moving on Up in Watts/Kg
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 →
Our NICU Journey
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 →
Surprise! Labor and Delivery with Liam
Today’s blog is our story of Liam’s arrival. It is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and a glimpse of how I processed the realization of being a NICU family. On the outside, I tried to be strong, but on the inside, I was falling apart. I hope my blog can bring some comfort and... Continue Reading →
Resources to Answer Your Biggest Parenting Concerns — From Finding Fun Activities to Handling Challenges
Today is an exciting day! I have a guest blogger, Leslie Compos, creator of Wellparents.com. A busy mom herself, Leslie has dedicated her site Wellparents.com to all the moms and dads out there searching for ideas on being physically and emotionally well. I hope you enjoy her blog! Resources to Answer Your Biggest Parenting Concerns... Continue Reading →
FTP Test – 15 watt increase!
This is the look of a surprised and stoked triathlete! This week, I set a new PR on the bike hitting 3.29watts/kg. I have never been this strong and am pretty excited with the progress. My husband wants me to shoot for 4watts/kg so we will see where this journey takes me. Throughout all my... Continue Reading →
Comparing Triathlon Life & Motherhood
Tapping into my mental strength gained from triathlons. I love competing in triathlons and can’t help but compare some of my life experiences with racing. The other morning, I had an “aha” moment. I began thinking about child labor in comparison to racing. How time and time again, I have signed up for triathlons, knowing... Continue Reading →
Be the Light!
Our entire world has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Not only, have many individuals lost their lives, but businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs and it will be years before our economy rebounds. As I sit here today thinking about what positive light I could share on my community, I turn back... Continue Reading →