I’m not a great video editor but I certainly have fun doing it. I think I enjoy the creative part of the process the most; having an idea in my head and then making it happen. A few months ago I got an idea for a video that showcases the fun in fitness with one… [Read More]
2017 Year End Reflections
Time for some insane Year End Reflections for 2017! The last few days on the calendar are a great time to review: How I spent my year How my priorities have changed What slipped through the cracks that is STILL important to me And what I DID accomplish that I’m proud of. 2017 Reflections I usually… [Read More]
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3 Month Update: Living Liver Donor Recovery
Today is the 3 month mark since the transplant. So it’s time to share about the recovery process these past two months since I’ve been home. Plus, a bit of good news from my cousin! Physical Recovery Sometimes I forget that I’ve donated part of my liver. Meaning I can go about my day and… [Read More]
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Postpartum Pain & Physical Therapy
There are many aches and pains involved with being a new mom. I started having chronic lower back pain about 9 months after my son was born. I want to share more about this because (1) it happens to the “fittest” of us and (2), while it may be typical it is not normal. In other words, you… [Read More]
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Stocking Stuffers For Runners
I’ve listed 25 FABULOUS stocking stuffers for runners! These easy-to-find little gifts are all under $25 and some are available through Amazon Prime! Almost all of these should arrive before Christmas if you order ASAP! [NOTE: I included my Amazon Affiliate link on most products below.] Stocking Stuffers for Runners Stocking stuffers should be a mix… [Read More]
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Interesting New Holiday Recipes
It’s the Fall Holiday season! Or Fallidays! Recovering from surgery means I am running less but thinking about food more. So I’ve collected a bunch of tasty ideas to munch my way through. Here are my favorite Interesting New Holiday Recipes to try! CHEWY Gingerbread Cookies View this post on Instagram I made @wholefully 's chewy… [Read More]
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Hiking & Running Miller Woods
When we first moved to McMinnville, I was thrilled to discover some beautiful and runnable trails in a nearby conservation area. I wrote about it before, when I nearly ran into a baby deer while training for the Portland Marathon. View this post on Instagram Mommy and baby hike with my @gopro walking stick (monopod). Our… [Read More]
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Hospital Readmission & 2nd Check-Up
My last post about recovery after the transplant ended with my 1st check up at UCSF on September 26th. After that I was re-admitted to UCSF and my 2nd check up was pushed back a week. I’m finally sitting down to explain what happened. BUT FIRST…SMALL VICTORIES It was 12 days after transplant that I… [Read More]
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First Check-Up Post Transplant
Typically I write about running and fitness. And while I’ve taken a break from those topics to cover this transplant journey, I will get back to it as I recover. I think it’s marvelous, though, that my healthy lifestyle helped me be a living donor for my cousin. For those following my donor story, thanks… [Read More]
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Hospital Recovery | Living Liver Donor Story
Where did we leave off? I was being wheeled to ICU and gave J a thumbs up. This time, I’ll cover ICU and other hospital recovery experiences. Here is how it all went down. 20 Hours in ICU At 1:20 PM I was taken to ICU. Things were blurry in the distance but I was… [Read More]
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