by Allie | Jul 29, 2016 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting
I’m a creature of habit. I have routines, races I do every year and a long list of “traditions” for almost every month of the year. Consistency eases my anxiety and helps control my OCD. I also love doing the same races year after year to see my... by Allie | Jun 29, 2016 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting
When I planned my first overseas trip in 2014, to the World Championship Duathlon in Spain, there was no question that my then five year-old twins would be traveling to Europe with me. When I would tell people they were joining us on our adventure it was mostly met... by Allie | Jun 17, 2016 | Fitness & Parenting
I had a fairy tale childhood, right up until my mom died when I was 17. At that point, my dad took over as both mother and father and he did an amazing job. More than amazing. I have written many times about the greatness that is my dad (including my ESPNW story about... by Allie | Jun 10, 2016 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting
Two weeks ago today I was literally flipping into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sorrento in Italy. Today I will be going to Little League baseball practice on a field that smells of pre-teen angst and cow manure. *sigh* At least I had the experience for two... by Allie | Mar 16, 2016 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting
I think the first time I saw the phrase “Do one thing a day that scares you!” it was on a Lululemon bag. The bag was filled with inspiring quick thoughts like that but that one struck me. My first thought was “Yes!” it’s important to get... by Allie | Feb 10, 2016 | Fitness, Fitness & Parenting, Parenting
This will come as a shock to no one, but I tend to overcomplicate things. I do it in every aspect of my life – parenting, training, nutrition, cooking – everything. I usually do not get caught up in the planning phase, as I am definitely one who takes...