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A week from tomorrow I will run my first race since my baby was born exactly 2 months ago. It is the GW Parkway Classic 10 Miler and race day also happens to be my 35th birthday. Last weekend I ran 7 miles at a 10 minute pace and felt really strong minus some stomach issues. This week I did a few easy-paced treadmill runs (less than 3 miles each) and worked on the reformer at the Pilates studio twice. Tomorrow morning I’m planning to run 8.5 miles with some of my favorite running buddies.

Baby G is already 2 months old!

I feel happy. My journey back to fitness after having a baby has been full of ups and downs, both emotional and physical. I am learning to know, love, respect and appreciate my body in a whole new way.

Sometimes I simply can’t believe it. That this is my life.

One year ago as I was getting ready to turn 34 I had no idea what this year would hold for me. No clue that I would be celebrating my 35th birthday with a new baby in my arms. I think I hoped for things – mainly growth and peace – but I never dreamed this would be my life. That I would be given the gift of this child, this beautiful new soul, to nurture and to love. Wow.

I can’t wait for next week’s race. Not because of a PR (I’m not even planning to “race” – I just want to run) but because I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my birthday than with running. I will run with a heart full of thanks for all the gifts in my life.

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Hi, I'm Jess!

Thanks for visiting my blog! I’m a runner, a coach, and an artist whose work’s purpose is to celebrate and encourage others on the run. I started running over 20 years ago when I signed up for my first marathon, and since then it has become an integral part of me and how I live my life. Running changed me in ways I never could have imagined, and has continued to lead me down a path of personal and professional growth and self discovery. On this blog I love sharing stories about my journey, talking about the lessons I’ve learned along the way and connecting with all of you. Thank you for being here!