My first 5k post baby Oliver! My siblings and I run this year annually and it is so organized! This race is in memory of Garrett Brockway, who tragically died at the age of 10 and raises awareness for organ … Continue reading →

I have been so excited to get back in to my normal fitness routine, but I had no idea what it would be like the first couple of days (even weeks) of exercise. 

I have been waiting for so long to get back out on the road again and run, and I was finally able to do so last night. It was awesome.

I go to the doctor on Friday for my six week check-up, and I have every reason to believe that I will get the “okay” to start exercising again. I cannot wait. 

My little angel baby, Oliver Francis Brown, was born on Tuesday, July 19th at 4:02 in the afternoon. I am beyond obsessed with him, and like any new parent think he’s the most perfect thing in the world. 

The Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon is today! I cannot believe I am missing it… it pains me!!

This past Saturday my cousin threw me a travel themed baby shower, and it was absolutely perfect! Not knowing the gender of the baby makes it a little more challenging to throw a shower, but my cousin knows how I love … Continue reading →

Long time no post! Nothing much has changed here as far as exercise, which is not all that exciting. My stomach has grown of course and I have six weeks left! Six weeks!

I have had such an easy pregnancy (minus the first three months of constant nausea)! I really have been lucky with zero complications and have only gained 13 pounds so far (mainly due to healthy eating).