It's been crazy busy around here with things picking up at our gym, our wedding anniversary, our first weekend away in awhile and CJ's baptism/birthday. As you can imagine some things have had to take a back seat over the last few months. For … [Read more...]
Return of the Track Workouts
Well that weekend went by way too fast. Anyone else feel the same way? I mentioned that I have a hard time relaxing, but I did my best this weekend. I got to spend two full days with my husband and son (and my parents too). Connor absolutely love … [Read more...]
The Final Countdown…to RKC
I have been sick as a dog the last few days so this post took me way longer to write than normal...hopefully I'll get back in action today and be ready to train this weekend! I got an email from my kettlebell buddy the other day. We met at … [Read more...]
Partner Kettlebell Swing Workout
I mentioned that we squeezed in a quick kettlebell workout during our family weekend away in New Hampshire this past weekend. Side Note Last time we were up in New Hampshire for Christmas/New Years vacation I actually had a kettlebell swing … [Read more...]
Done Already?
I've been a little MIA this week for all good reasons. Work's been busy and we've got a lot going on in the Skill of Strength world. Connor hasnt' been sleeping well this week and I decided to snuggle him this morning instead of training at home. … [Read more...]
Squats, Pull Ups and Swings
Thanks to the wonderful program design by my husband, every workout that I'm doing right now (excluding flush/recovery days) consists of three main exercises: squats pull ups and/or chin ups swings or snatches I can't say these are the … [Read more...]
A Poopy Morning
I had a poopy morning last week. Literally. But not even a diaper explosion can stop me from finishing my long cycle clean and front squat workout when I'm already warmed up and ready to go! I've told you about my normal daily schedule, but like … [Read more...]
Kettlebells Are Better Than Running
I used consider myself a runner. In fact, I still enjoy a good run now and then. Especially if it's included as part of a track workout or sprinting up a mountain in New Hampshire with my husband. I even enjoy a good 'ole jog every once in awhile, … [Read more...]
Work-ING and Work-OUT Updates
Time is flying. Like really flying. What happened to summer? How did my baby get so big? How is my maternity leave already over? How is this coming weekend Labor Day? My first day back at work after maternity leave went okay. But a normal length … [Read more...]
Bonking During Workouts
I bonked today. Hit a wall. Crashed. Used up all the fuel in the tank. Get the point? Usually CJ sleeps through the night, but he got up a few times last night so I went into his room to comfort him and get him back to sleep. No big deal at … [Read more...]