For those of you who are just joining us, welcome to Athlete Moms! Last week, Sarah (our younger sister) and Bec chatted about their "Baby Race" and their goals for getting back into shape as new moms. This week, Sarah is back to offer some tips on managing that journey. Enjoy!
--Laurel & Bec
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Clearly, Bec and I are mentally ready to get back into the game, so to speak, when it comes to training and racing. But whether our bodies are just as amped has yet to be seen. Two weeks post-baby we've both taken walks and are on our feet plenty, but after a sprint up my stairs to grab a screeching baby the other day, I was winded, creaky, and....ugh...out of shape.
We have a special treat for you today. Our friend, Elana, of the blog John and Elana Talk About Food is here to share a healthy Super Bowl recipe with us. Elana's managed to transform an Athlete Food favorite ingredient into the perfect half-time snack. Even those of you who aren't so down (to earth) with this superfood of root vegetables will be reaching for the bowl of chips.
Triathletes, you may recognize Elana from the race course or from her recent contributions to Triathlete Magazine. If this recipe leaves you hungry for more, go eat up some time on Elana's blog.
Please join us in welcoming our younger sister, Sarah, to our website. Sarah will be joining us a regular contributor and will be the voice behind Athlete Moms. A freelance writer, mom to three little ones and an avid runner, Sarah will be offering her expert advice and firsthand experiences in staying fit as a mom.
Today Sarah fills us in on the events of the last week and talks with Bec about what her plans for 2013.
Now that Laurel is back into full-time training mode and I'm in full-time mom mode, the idea of taking the time to cook a healthy meal seems as unlikely as running a four minute mile. That's where our Athlete Food editor Melissa steps in. She's assured us that we can still prepare quick, easy, and nutritious meals on our limited time budgets. Melissa suggests preparing simple foods with just a few ingredients and throwing in a some shortcuts that we otherwise wouldn't normally take (think simmer sauces, frozen items, pre-cut veggies).
We brainstormed ideas over email and came up with a bunch of fast, easy recipes. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be sharing them with you. We're starting off the recipe that got Melissa through the first few weeks of life with a newborn. Laurel and I think this makes a perfect salty snack for athletes and are hoping it wins over some chips & salsa fans when we serve it during the Super Bowl.
--Bec
Amy Frances Heppolette, Just BornShe's here!! Say hello to Amy Frances, Bec and SJ's baby girl. The little champ arrived Monday evening at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. Bec and Amy are both doing great. 
