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Welcome, Jack Peter!

July 13, 2020 By Nichole Porath Leave a Comment

We welcomed Jack Peter into the world on 6/4/2020! I had my 38 week OB appointment on Wednesday, 6/3. She checked my cervix and I wasn't dilated. That, plus ultrasounds showing baby measuring large, led us to schedule a C-section for 39 weeks.   I had been up the previous night ...

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Pregnancy running: Weeks 29-34

April 23, 2020 By Nichole Porath 1 Comment

5 more weeks down, now just 5 to go! Week 29: 39.2 miles, 3 days off. Long run of 11 miles which included some fartlek work with Claire, one of my high school athletes, and Nate pushing the stroller. From the beginning of the workout, I could only see Claire's back! They ...

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Chicken Avocado Bacon Sandwiches

January 5, 2020 By Nichole Porath Leave a Comment

One of my goals in 2020 is to be more diligent about meal planning. Everytime I do it, I am reminded of what a time saver it is! As I go through the year I'll try to share some of the recipes our family tries and loves. Plus, then I'll have my recipes here for use for future meal ...

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Lost motivation? 5 easy steps to get back into it

September 4, 2019 By Nichole Porath Leave a Comment

We all lose motivation now and again. Staying motivated can be difficult when life gets in the way. Something as simple as a difficult day at work can leave you wanting to skip your evening run, whilst one bad result on the scales can make it feel like your efforts ...

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Life Updates from the Polar Vortex

January 30, 2019 By Nichole Porath Leave a Comment

Brr, it's been cold here in MN! Schools have been cancelled that last 4 days. I can't remember a time when we've had that many cancellations. Today reached a windchill of -59. Yikes. I hardly ever run inside, but I did today. There has been a ton happening here , but so little ...

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Catching up a bit

December 2, 2018 By Nichole Porath 1 Comment

Nordic Ski season has started, just 2 weeks after the Cross Country Running season ended. Not nearly enough time to get myself organized, catch up on things, etc, especially since there was a cross country banquet, end of season book to create, and a 5k fundraiser I needed to ...

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I’m a runner, ’12 Olympic Trials Qualifier, TNC Endurance founder and coach, and former World Record holder in the indoor marathon. I’m also a finance professional, high school cross country coach, wife, and mom. I am passionate about finding my potential as a runner and helping others do the same. Run along with me, friends!

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