Hey America, it's your birthday! I'm really happy for you and I hope your friends throw you a big pool party with trendy swan floats and copious amounts of rosé so you can forget the chaos that's happening in the world right now. Even if just for a day. But you'll have to forgive me, I didn't get you anything. I was a little preoccupied as IT'S BABY WILLIAM'S BIRTH MONTH. WHAT THE?!?!?! Cue the, "AHHHHHHHH!!!" But as we count down to July 13th, I regret to inform you that mat leave has ...

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Do you want the good news or the bad news first? What's that? I can't hear you. Oh well, we'll go with the good news... It's that time of year where the sun rises early, it's not too hot for a mid-morning run, and all of the endorphins from the increase in vitamin D are motivation enough to get outside and run. The not so good news is that at 34 weeks pregnant, the giant beachball that has decided to attach itself to my mid-section is killing my running vibe. If I get out once or ...

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The sun is officially taunting me and I couldn't help but to break from my normal morning workout routine and take the bump for a post-work run last week. I made my way through a loop that weaved in and around a college campus, but running said loop on a Friday at 6 p.m. presents some very different scenery. College "woo girls" were plentiful, as were what looked liked shirtless babies playing beer pong on their fraternity front lawn. As I jogged by, I proudly presented a subtle reminder as ...

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For those not in California during the month of April, I apologize for your loss because it’s pretty freaking spectacular here. The temperatures are a divine 70, the hills are still green, and even a short run in the sun is enough to sustain an entire day’s worth of unbridled glee. To be honest, I may or may not be high on a wicked mix of sunshine and endorphins right now. Guilty. For those not soaking up the vitamin D right now, don’t worry. Here’s a running mix that will help get you ...

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