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Category: pregnancy

Tough spring…

Ironically enough, I last wrote here just a few hours before I found out I was pregnant. Since April 22, 2019, quite a lot has happened: I learned I was pregnant and was ecstatic I learned that I miscarried at 8 weeks I did not start my dream triathlon, the Escape from Alcatraz race I … Continue reading Tough spring… →

Amara Hulslander Honey Stinger Hive, pregnancy, Team Nuun Leave a comment July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 1 Minute

My miscarriage story

The week before Memorial Day was probably one of the worst weeks of my life. I had spent a week in Seattle for work, piecing together a fairly complex project. Shortly after I arrived, I began spotting. I was worried about it, but was assured by many people (doctor included) that this was sometimes a … Continue reading My miscarriage story →

Amara Hulslander Honey Stinger Hive, pregnancy, Team Nuun Leave a comment July 12, 2019 3 Minutes

Race Recap: Shiprock Half Marathon 2019

Hooray! This was my first race after I learned that I was pregnant. I was super excited to be one of those running mamas. I had big plans to race at least once a month while pregnant, no matter how short the distance. I was inspired by some of the other pregnant moms in the … Continue reading Race Recap: Shiprock Half Marathon 2019 →

Amara Hulslander 50 States, Honey Stinger Hive, pregnancy, Team Nuun Leave a comment July 12, 2019 2 Minutes

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The Rainbow Bridge says that when we leave this world, the pets we loved greet us again. I hope Kristin found her sweet Fëanor waiting — young, bright, and running straight into her arms. 💛🌈 🐾 Lately 🍂 9 weeks of corporate travel since June, and probably one more to go before the year is up. Loving lazy days ☕️ 📺 🐱 🛋️ 5.5 miles in total today (split AM/PM). Long run tomorrow 🏃🏻‍♀️ Two sessions today Evening treadmill run Quick evening run on the treadmill After-work run…a little later than usual Upper body lifting class tonight after work 💼 Half marathon 66 at the @rundisney Halloween Half last weekend. 90% humidity at the start line 🥵 I went out a bit too hard at the beginning because I was trying to give myself enough of a lead ahead of the balloon ladies. By the time I got to California Adventure I felt pretty rough…wobbly in the legs, not quite seeing stars but pretty close. I kept a close eye on my electrolytes and slowed down a bit. Worst case scenario I could always call it early, but I really wanted to finish. Always a close call but I made it to the 7pm lift class 🤗 Pre-dinner run…on a weekday…while traveling for work. Small wins. Miles for hope. Tomorrow’s half supports @stillirun and @afspnational, and honors my mom’s memory. 💙 Every step is part of my fundraising to help prevent suicide and remind others they’re not alone. Finally made it to a strength training class after 3 missed classes 🏋🏻‍♀️ now I’ll miss 3 more until I’m back from my work trip and half marathon. I did order a yoga mat tonight. My gym has some not-hot-but-warm stretching classes on weekends that I hope to attend more often!

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