Coach Jen B

Disclosure:  This post is sponsored by  SKINS  through my partnership with Fit Approach. While I received a pair of SKINS for this review, I did not receive any additional compensation. As always, all opinions are my own. It just seems like yesterday summer began.... and now it's nearly over!    Where does the time go?  Oh that's right.  I spent my summer studying for the Praxis, coaching summer track, having fun with the kids, and marathon training.   Summer always flies by... but no problem.  There will be many more summers to come and enjoy!   (at least that's what I'm telling myself while inside I have a meltdown about having to get my classroom ready for another year!)   This busy crazy momma has put a lot of miles on her feet and legs this summer in preparation for marathons 7 & 8 and I've been super excited to put SKINS to the test with my training, with running, strength, recovery, you name it.   ...

For my first two marathons, I only hurt for a day afterwards.  This time around, it's been 3 days, I hurt so much! I know I ran my best on Sunday, not only because of my new PR, but because my body is telling me in these not-so-awesome ways. I go down the stairs backwards.   My four year old pushes me out of the way going up the stairs because I'm going too slowly and then proceeds to  grab my hand and pull me up the stairs.   I'm in love with this massager from Brookstone . Getting in and out of the car results in a loud  grunt and sometimes a cry. Compression shorts and socks are permanent pieces of clothing. Friends feel bad for you and help you take your shoes off and put on your sweatpants after running said marathon.   (Thank you Carrie!) I want Ward to install one of these in our bathroom. When I try to run, I pump my arms like hell,  but my legs won't move.  This onl...