three things

1. Exactly one month from today is my 35th birthday and I will be celebrating by starting the day off with the GW Parkway Classic 10 Miler.  That means I have one month to prepare for this race.  The furthest I’ve run since giving birth was close to three miles and that was almost 2 weeks ago.  My hips have felt tight and a bit off kilter so I’ve been nervous to do too much too soon which has led to me backing off and really just doing a mile or two at a time on the treadmill.  I’m excited about the race nonetheless – even if it means a run/walk combo to get to the finish line.

2. Because my hips have felt out of whack I am going to see a chiropractor on Saturday morning.  I have heard amazing things about this particular doctor and am excited to see him.  I feel like getting adjusted and realigned will be really helpful postpartum and as I return to running.

3. I still have 10 pounds to lose.  I am really looking forward to getting rid of these extra pounds and to fitting into my pre-pregnancy clothes again!  I know I need to be patient and for the most part I am ok with it, but trust me I have my moments!!

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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!

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