Comments on: I CAN STILL HEAR YOU.

By: TheHMC

TheHMC — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:08:34 +0000

I agree…I love the b&w’s of you giving her smoochies. Too precious.

Way to go on the other writing gig!

By: Jen @ amazingtrips

Jen @ amazingtrips — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:07:38 +0000

The C-2-5K definitely works. I started it a few months ago and was so inspired by the results, I attempted (and completed) my first sprint distance triathlon last month.

And that inspired me so much, that I started an exercise challenge on my blog for others to get out and do something for themselves. It’s incredible how the network of a virtual community supporting you (and each other) can really help with motivation. I’ve had people write to me that have said they were NEVER runners and are now training for their first half marathon.

We have three-year-old triplets and a one-year-old and finding the time to exercise can be really tough, but the difference it has made in my life is incredible. Good luck with your goals!!

(and … your baby is beautiful!)

By: Marti from Michigan

Marti from Michigan — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:45:13 +0000

Pictures of Simone and you/Scott are amazing and gorgeous! She is so beautiful. Exercise: Right! I used to be skinny as a pole, now I’m shaped like a penguin in my 50′s. I should go out there and start walking! I live only a couple blocks from a large shopping mall, I should go over there when winter arrives and mall walk. I said I should do that, but will I? Hmmmmmm we’ll see. :)

By: AmeliaSprout

AmeliaSprout — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:18:01 +0000

The photos look great, strong scrip and all. I bookmarked her when you won, and I keep going back. I just need to quit making excuses and have some good ones taken of the family.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:02:21 +0000

This picture is amazing!!! You both look so good!

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:05:12 +0000

You look super cool while maitaining the nerdiness, most NB.
Are you real friends with Flicka, I am jealous. I am only a cyber friend hald way across the world.

By: carol

carol — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:39:14 +0000

Maybe if you quit pissing your money away on running shoes you won’t use and skin cream and eyeliner and hair colorings you could cut down on the freelance work and quit worrying about your mommy time/baby time woes. Oh wait, then you wouldn’t have all this fine blog fodder.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:49:14 +0000

It is great that you are taking up running! I found out how much I love running by training for the Chicago Marathon coming up this October. It really helps to follow a specific program and run with a group of people. Races are a lot of fun – I have no hope of winning, but is so exhilarating participating with a group of thousands of people, and it is satisfying accomplishing a challenging goal.
Things I learned: 1) get fitted at a running store for a new pair of running shoes (your shoe size may be different after having a baby) 2) buy those tiny running socks, they are worth it! (they keep your feet dry, no more blisters)

By: Kari

Kari — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:20:06 +0000

Alexa,

I did the Couch to 5K plan, and it totally works!

I started in January. Ran my first real 5K in Chicago in July (absolutely thrilling).

I now run four miles three times a week and love it.

Good luck.

P.S. Simone is gorgeous and I love your site!

By: Lynn Cameron

Lynn Cameron — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:55:10 +0000

Oh my! Two posts in two days- and with lovely photos of beautiful Simone and her dear parents! You all look great; like a fit, exercising family. Great shots. And once again, I’m struck by what a miracle you’ve all experienced. Lucky you and lucky us for getting to travel along.