Do you ever know you need to do something but fail to do it anyway? That’s how I’m feeling right now. I need to get my ass into gear. It’s been 12 weeks since I gave birth. I’ve got Jack looking at me as I type this calling out for my attention. He rarely calls… Read More
Back in the day I devoured books of all sorts. If I could grab a list of all the books I borrowed from the library and read as a teenager and young adult there’d be topics covering the KGB to Hare Krishna, Harlequin Mills & Boon to New York Times bestsellers and much more. There… Read More
J rocks. Ok, I’m bias. But seriously he really does. He’s PB’d in every Gold Coast Half Marathon he’s run in, including last Sunday’s race. 2012 – 1:48:02 2013 – 1:43:04 2014 – 1:37:28!!! I have to admit, I’m a little bit jealous. Ok, I’m a lot jealous. How does he do it? Each time he runs… Read More
You’ve had a baby. Six weeks pass and you’re ready to get back into running. Not so fast. Going for a run is no longer as simple as chucking on your running shoes, grabbing your Suunto, putting in the earphones and heading out the door. Nope, sorry, there’s a process to get through first. Even… Read More
Second run post-partum. I feel fantastic. Honestly, I was apprehensive about returning to running. A little scared too. How would my body feel? Would I still enjoy running? Would my bladder hold up? Could my knees manage the impact? Did I still have it in me to pound the pavement? Was my c-section scar going… Read More
Jack slept for 7.5 hours last night. 8pm to 3:30am. Stoked. I was in deep sleep by 9 so I scored some extra sleep too. Jack hasn’t been sleeping during the day as much over the past few days so maybe he’s needed more shut eye at night to catch up. Fingers crossed that it’s the start to… Read More
When you have a baby everyone wants to give you advice. From your mum, mother-in-law and midwife, to your best friend, neighbour and hairdresser. Much of the advice is unwarranted and goes in one ear and out the other. And so it should. I’ve been a mother for almost 8 weeks now and I can… Read More
Running is hard, especially when you first start out. You’re going to get huffed and puffed before you see the results you want. Running will keep your heart healthy. You’ll reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, decrease your chances of developing diabetes, high cholesterol and other diseases. Running will tone your body and leave you… Read More
My six week check up with the OB happened last Monday afternoon. I’m pleased to say he gave me the green light to get back into training. I’ve been good. I’m restrained myself from doing anything other than walking and pelvic floor exercises (kegels) over the past six weeks. With breastfeeding I’ve managed to lose… Read More
Last minute plans? Forget about it. Racing out to the shops? Not anymore. Out of the house in 5 minutes? Yeah right, there’s bound to be a last minute poop or spew. Having a baby changes the way you look at time. It’s no longer just a glance at the time; the clock rules your… Read More