If there’s one thing I don’t know about, it’s trying to find the best sports bras for large busts (thanks breastfeeding and running!). BUT, many of my friends do and my sister does! The other week my sister asked me for recommendations on the best running sports bras for large chests. My sister and I … Read more
A lot has been learned in just the past few years about what exercise is safe for pregnant women—and how much. For the longest time, it was believed that running while pregnant could hurt the baby or even cause a miscarriage. And just thinking about if you can run a marathon while pregnant was out … Read more
I have a secret to tell you—something that happens to me on the regular. I get completely blocked and lose all creativity when it comes to meal ideas. My family can be pretty picky and tricky to feed. In trying to please them, I have little left for myself and then am desperate for ideas. … Read more
UPDATED July 19, 2022: This week one of my athletes shared that she learned she had low iron and a ferritin level of two. TWO. For reference, female athletes should have ferritin between 60 and 300. Unfortunately, low ferritin and low iron in runners, especially female runners, are very common. In fact, one study found that … Read more
Running while pregnant is possible! And many pregnant runners do it with a secret weapon—a belly band for runners. A belly band (also called a maternity belt or pregnancy support belt) helps support your pregnant tummy and relieve pressure as you run. It also helps support your low back which often hurts pregnant women because … Read more
It can seem like the worst thing in the world: getting your period on race day. And many female runners will ask themselves: should I run a race on my period? And the answer for most people is YES. Yes, you should run a race on your period. Why? Because of three main reasons: 1) … Read more
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