Injury update from Laurel

Bec

This is long so... here are the takeaways: 
(-don't ignore what you think may be a stress fracture, - find a good doctor/physio, -use the downtime to work on weaknesses, -don't take your eyes off your competition in a bike race!)

As many of our readers know, I injured my foot almost two months ago and was forced to miss the last 5 or so races of the year.  This was a huge disappointment for me, but in a way it was a relief because I finally got a diagnosis for my foot (a sizable first metatarsal stress fracture - thanks to Dr. Aurelia Nattiv and her persistent investigation).  

Rev3 Florida

Bec
Race Reports
photo from triathlete.comYesterday was the final Rev3 race of the season in Venice, on Florida's Gulf Coast. I had been targeting this race all year, figuring that I'd finally be ready to race hard 9 months after Amy was born. I finished in 5th place, which was not the result I was hoping for, but one that I am happy with and kinda proud of.

Athlete Moms: The Story Behind My Mantra

Sarah
Running a half-marathon 11 weeks after having baby number three wasn’t easy. I’d only eeked up to 11 miles beforehand and none of those miles were near what you’d call a “race pace”. But yet, it was one of my most enjoyable races to date because getting to the finish line wasn’t so much of a struggle as it was a gift.  What propelled me to the finish line? The phrase, “Run for others who can’t,”

Tomatillo Sauce

Bec
Recipe
We're trying a new thing here at Athlete Food. Laurel, Melissa and I are all taking a few hours on Sundays to be our own personal chefs. We're cooking a bunch of food in one day that can be used on those busy days when cooking takes a back seat to a fussy newborn or a 4 hour brick workout.

Why AthleteMoms are Kicking Butt

Sarah
Running the Parks Half Marathon (in 7:44 pace) 7 1/2 months after having baby #3. Lately, I’ve been in awe of some pretty amazing comebacks from new moms (and I don’t have to look very far, considering Bec just ran a 17:38 5K!). While I’m slowly-but-surely still working on my own post-baby breakthrough, I’ve found motivation and inspiration in fellow AthleteMoms who are out there doing their thing mere months if not weeks after giving birth.
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