Hey ya'll. I will be back to posting now that Chappy is 4 months old and I'm coming out of my baby cloud a little. I already posted this on facebook, but I wanted to make sure everyone who wanted to hear about it had a chance:) Grab a drink and get compfy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoB4BbMHjDY&t=2939s
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Meet Baby Hines
Introducing Mr. Chappy Hines! (Chappy Lang Hines - Lang is my maiden name). Chappy made his debut on December 20, at 1:29pm. After a long, difficult, somewhat complicated labor, he is finally here. It was not my ideal birth story, but now that it is over, we couldn't be happier. He has been extremely healthy … Continue reading Meet Baby Hines
Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 5
Happy Tuesday ya'll! Another month has passed and "shit is gettin real" round here. We have made it passed the 37th week mark which is what we needed to get to in order to go to the birth center we attend to give birth. Now to go into labor before the 42nd week. After that, (legally … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 5
Squatting With a Head in My Crotch
I'm serious. These days I have literally been squatting with a tiny head and two arms in my crotch. Baby Hines has been head down since about 26 weeks. I am now just about 37 weeks. Just like my little man to plan ahead and be prepared well ahead of time:) I like his style. … Continue reading Squatting With a Head in My Crotch
Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 4
34 Weeks It has been way too long since my last post. Some stressful events came up all in a row and I took some time away from blogging. In this post I'll discuss, as usual, my crossfit workouts, basic pregnancy items, and some odds and ends. CROSSFIT Though I am awkward at switching positions … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 4
Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 3
Happy Humpday! A lot has been going on in the last few weeks. Today I'll recap details of my pregnancy, my workouts, and some interesting situations that have come up. 26 weeks (almost) I haven't had any appointments at the birth center since my last post. I have one coming up this week. This may … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 3
Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 2
Happy Monday everyone! In this post, I'll give an update of my pregnancy, talk about some of my CrossFit workouts, and briefly discuss some great resources that I'm grateful to have. 23 Weeks Pregnant In the last couple weeks since posting, I have definitely gotten bigger. I have about 1 more month in my 2nd … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 2
Pregnancy + CrossFit
Hi everyone! After a few months away, I am back and ready to write! I have had a lot going on and needed a bit to settle into a slightly different routine. First off, I am pregnant:) At 20 weeks I am halfway done already! In this post, I will give an overview of my … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit
Running Series #15
If you've been following this entire running series, congrats! You have made it through all of the 12 movement standards. Again, these are all summarized right out of Kelly Starrett's book Ready to Run which is not just about running. It helps you perform self maintenance on yourself and take care of your body instead … Continue reading Running Series #15
Running Series #14
We're almost done with this running series! Today is the last standard that you need to assess and work on for a healthy running/mobile body. Standard #12: Jumping and Landing Running involves many jumps and landings. It is virtually an endless series of these two components. This test is two-part. First, to reach this standard, you need … Continue reading Running Series #14