Carlsbad Marathon · half marathon · PR · race recap

Carlsbad Half Marathon 2020

No matter how many races I do, there’s always a battle of nerves and self-doubt. And going into this race, after all the challenges of the last two months, I didn’t know what to expect from myself. So I didn’t have a goal — just hope that I could have fun, and feel good. Miles… Continue reading Carlsbad Half Marathon 2020

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Cookie: 30 weeks + Race Recap

How we’re growing?:  At 30 weeks (gosh, that sounds so far along…) baby’s close to 17 inches, 3.5 lbs., and the size of a cantaloupe! How I’m feeling?:  I’m overly emotional, battling sciatic nerve/low back pain, restless leg, and guys, I. am. so. tired!  You know what baffles me?  Pregnant mamas who sleep well… Speaking… Continue reading Cookie: 30 weeks + Race Recap

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Cookie: 26 weeks

Merry Christmas Eve!  Happy 1st night of Hanukkah!  Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, (or both, like us!), or simply enjoying a peaceful winter weekend, we hope it’s filled with joy and love. How we’re growing?:  Oh baby boy, we are growing!  I’m supposed to be gaining ~1 lb. per week as baby packs on weight,… Continue reading Cookie: 26 weeks

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Cookie: 20 weeks + Race Recap

Written:  Thursday, 11/10 How we’re growing?:  At 20 weeks, baby’s about the length of a banana (or the size of a gameboy!  Remember those?!) and nearly one full pound!  The bump is definitely growing… How I’m feeling? / What we’re up to?:  These last couple weeks have been so full of awesome, that all my… Continue reading Cookie: 20 weeks + Race Recap