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Re: How to run 80 miles a week (or 60 or 40)

Brian Heise, MD — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:57:33 -0000

Get whole beets with the tops . don't skin them. Just steam them quartered with skin, roots, tops and garlic.

Re: How to run 80 miles a week (or 60 or 40)

Brian Heise, MD — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:54:42 -0000

Overall a good article. I don't drink though. I've been increasing my
miles as well ie to a weekly average of 40 a week for a year. I've got some 60s in as well

Re: Life with Two

runnerskitchen — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:36:03 -0000

Only buying for the kids is such a good idea! As families grow and siblings marry, the gift buying (and giving) is getting overwhelming! And I think after this half (I'll be ~8 months postpartum), I'm gonna take a break from races until I start weaning at least a little bit. I don't mind nursing once or twice a day and training hard, but when I'm the main source of nutrition, it's so exhausting!!

Re: Life with Two

Alyssa Lindsey — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 20:38:37 -0000

I so relate to the all hands on deck feeling all the time with multiple kids. It’s just a lot harder to get down time. My trick for handling holiday season is just only doing the fun stuff. Breakfast with Santa? Yup. Shopping for adults? Nah. My family agreed to only do kid gifts and it’s made life so much easier.

I did a half when my middle kid was 5 months...HOW? So much pumping in order to train. He did sleep, so I guess that helped. I decided I’m not doing any more races in the thick of breastfeeding though. It’s just too much. I did a ten miler when my oldest was I think 9 months and that was a lot more reasonable. My recover/return to exercise this time has just been tougher though. I doubt it will happen until we wean but I’m really fine with that.

This was such a well written and relatable post! The stuff about the change in adjusting to motherhood and how it’s easier with the second- dead on.

Re: Life with Two

runnerskitchen — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:59:14 -0000

Hooray!! Now I just have to train for the thing hehe

Re: Life with Two

runnerskitchen — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:58:43 -0000

The breastfeeding is so tough! I know it sounds like a really long time from now, but it will get easier after 6 months. I’m just trying to make it until then. Thank you for reading!! Good luck with your little one <3

Re: Life with Two

Theodora Blanchfield — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:45:18 -0000

Obviously I have zero to comment on the kid front, but I'm thinking the NJ Half too!

Re: Life with Two

Kate Hattemer — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:03:31 -0000

Thank you for this honest post! I am four weeks postpartum with #1 and your comments about what breastfeeding does to your bodily autonomy really hit home with me -- I'd been looking forward to not being pregnant and had totally not anticipated what breastfeeding would be like. For me the breastfeeding (and the concomitant newborn care, of course...) has been 100x more taxing on my body. It's so nice to hear that I'm not alone. You are an amazing mom, runner, AND writer, and I hope you'll keep posting!! --Kate

Re: Life with Two

runnerskitchen — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:22:52 -0000

This comment made me cry - thank you!! Really hoping I make it down to Jerz in April. I think I’ve roped Sarah S. in to running as well :)

Re: Life with Two

runnerskitchen — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:21:41 -0000

Thank you for reading!

Re: Life with Two

runnerskitchen — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:21:00 -0000

I feel you on the toddler-infant sickness stress! Teddy has been bringing home so many colds - I try to keep them apart, but E has already had so many sniffles this year. :/ I think having done it before definitely helps you realize that everything is just a stage (both the good and bad!). Thanks for reading! <3

Re: Life with Two

Alison Feller — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:49:19 -0000

I love this. Obviously. And I love you and you're an amazing mom.

Also NEW JERSEY HALF!!! I really want to run it, too! Not sure how feasible that will be, but really hoping to be there in which case WAIT FOR ME AT THE FINISH! For like...a while. But seriously, I so appreciate you and all you're willing to share (and all my questions you're willing to answer...every day...) and your perspective. It's refreshing to see that everyone struggles with *something* at some point, and that we all make it work. You inspire me. Thank you. <3

Re: Life with Two

Meggie — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:39:42 -0000

Love this honest, insightful post! And, what a beautiful family you have :)

Re: Life with Two

Lisa Valinsky — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:17:52 -0000

Love this post. We just had our second kiddo, and while yes, we know how to take care of our baby, logistically taking care of two kids is SO HARD. Our oldest one keeps getting sick too, which has made it really challenging and exhausting for us (I basically stay in quarantine with the newborn while my husband is with our 3 year old). No free time for anyone!

It does help to know how quickly this will pass, but we are definitely in the trenches. Sending you luck and sleep and some time to yourself! xoxo

Re: Evelyn Nancy

runnerskitchen — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:18:13 -0000

Thank you!! Chicago is definitely at the top of my list :) :)

Re: Evelyn Nancy

Helen Lavelle — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:11:07 -0000

Ahhh congratulations guys! She’s gorgeous. Take your time with the running and just enjoy for now, you’ll get there. Btw, if you’ve not yet ran Chicago it’s a must! Love that race, personally preferred it to my own country’s London Marathon! Helen x

Re: Full Circle

runnerskitchen — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 07:31:43 -0000

Thank you for reading! I agree about writing every now and then...even if I'm the only one who reads it, it's nice to have a record of what was going on at a snapshot in time. :)

Re: Full Circle

Lisa A. — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 19:06:58 -0000

So great to see a post from you! It seems we're in a similar boat - I'm almost 10 years into my blog (how did that happen? And actually, I think yours was one of the first I started reading when I got into it) and only write every so often now. Even if it's just for me to capture a little bit of life so I can come back to it when I forget years from now, that's fine!

Congrats on your marathon run, another BQ (even if you're not going to run it), and your baby on the way!

Re: Full Circle

runnerskitchen — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:39:40 -0000

Thank you for being such a long time reader!! :)

Re: Full Circle

Amy — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:51:31 -0000

Congrats on your pregnancy! I was also excited to see this post pop up as I have checked your blog every few weeks to see if there was anything new. I have been reading on and off for many years:)

Re: Full Circle

runnerskitchen — Mon, 21 May 2018 09:51:35 -0000

Aww, thank you Margaret!! I always go back and forth on how much (or if) I should still blog at all. Enjoy your little one!

Re: Full Circle

Margaret — Fri, 18 May 2018 16:35:55 -0000

I was SO excited to see this pop up in my feedly after all this time! Just so you know that you still have readers you’ve never met ;-) I found your blog a few years ago and followed along all through your first pregnancy (my daughter is just a few months younger than Teddy). Congratulations on the awesome marathon and on baby #2! We’re hoping for a sibling sometime soon too, but I think I'm going to need to cut back on BFing and/or running in order to make it happen (so it was exciting to hear you guys got a surprise!) Anyways, I hope all goes well with the rest of your pregnancy--and thanks for continuing to share your journey :)

Re: Better than a clif bar

Ruslchu12 — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 11:34:58 -0000

How long do these last? I'm looking for something to use as a grab-n-go breakfast- would these last 9 days?

Re: Spring Half Marathon//Life Update

anna — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:37:42 -0000

<3 you, you running mama STAAAAAR

Re: Running and Milk Supply

Helen — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 04:11:14 -0000

Definitely do that - I panic if I leave the house without my water bottle 😂 I remember my midwife saying you need to drink a pint of water each time you sit down to nurse - which seems like an awful lot! But actually it probably isn't, especially when not only are you keeping your baby hydrated, but also yourself (we forget about that one don't we 😜)and on top of that even more to account for the sweaty running 😆 I might not drink the whole glass but just making a habit of having it there in front of me encourages me to drink most of it. You're doing brilliant by the way - I'm only just starting to feel normal 7 months pp. Mileage just about in double figures haha, and attempted a couple of track sessions so getting there! 😊