This past week felt pretty hectic, even though it was fairly typical (minus spring break).  Unfortunately for my 8 year old, we didn’t really do anything fun or exciting this year for his Spring Break.  Traveling with an infant that still naps 3 times a day is not my idea of a good time, and thankfully he’s been very understanding that all of the changes that are happening right now are temporary. … Read the rest The post It Can Wait appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

This baby girl and I have made it to 6 months postpartum, and I think we’ve kinda sorta found a groove that has been working for us most days.  Which is pretty remarkable in my opinion.  She’s growing and changing, and I’m finding time to work and work out somewhat consistently. … Read the rest The post 5 Months PostPartum Update appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

The framework of CrossFit isn’t an entirely unique concept in the fitness world. Get in a nice mix of heavy lifts, a variety of cardio, and occasionally try a new movement like muscle ups. Fairly standard. But one of the things that makes CrossFit unique is the “culture.”… Read the rest The post Shit My CrossFit Coach Says appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

Welp, we finally had a semi-unicorn week where there were no unexpected medical appointments, child care issues, or natural disasters. And I got in all of my workouts! Unfortunately that does not mean that this was an easy week for me, or that all those workouts I got in went smoothly.… Read the rest The post What Hard Runs Don’t Mean appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

Much like last week, this was another hectic one for the Brambila’s.  I got my second vaccination shot on Monday, and felt pretty terrible most of Tuesday and Wednesday.  On Friday, I went to an ortho specialist for wrist pain I’ve had since having Lila, and I got a cortisone shot. … Read the rest The post Long Run Recovery (Mom Edition) appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

There’s something to be said for the small hometown races. They’re easy to navigate, registration is usually pretty simple, and getting back home isn’t a tedious event. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love a good Mega race.… Read the rest The post Top Tips for Mega Races appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

I’ve started to come to terms with the fact that life with an infant is extremely up and down. Last week was great, and while this week wasn’t particularly terrible, it was just so damn hectic. We had so many things going on as a family, and while most of them were really great, it was EXHAUSTING.… Read the rest The post Benefits of Trail Running for Road Runners appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

After a very stressful week, we were #blessed with the wimpiest of ice storms.  Despite how minor the ice, my sons school was closed for two days, and having both kiddos home and trying to work meant pretty much everything that wasn’t essential was cut out of our routine. … Read the rest The post Early Runs While Breastfeeding appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

Nine years ago, when I was pregnant with my son, I had every expectation of being the chill, relaxed, easy going mom.  The mom who had no issues leaving her baby with family, and running out the door, relishing in a few hours of freedom. … Read the rest The post The Invisible Baby Leash appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more

This was one of those weeks that feels like a month.  It was probably the roughest week I’ve had since Lila arrived.  Nothing catastrophic happened, but I had a really exhausting experience, and it just drained me.  So when I realized Lila was turning 4 months old this week, I knew I had to mark the occasion. … Read the rest The post 4 Month PostPartum Update appeared first on Metcons & Miles ..read more