Top Ten Tips for Active People Who Become Pregnant… Including How to Survive an Epic Winter Ski Season Without Downhill Skiing

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I was very happy to find out in October that we were expecting our first child, due in June.  Of course, despite my excitement, I had my fears and reservations, and among those was HOW THE HECK AM I GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH SKI SEASON IF I CAN’T SKI.  My worst fears were confirmed at my eight-week appointment, when my doctor said in no uncertain terms “no downhill skiing.”  So here are my tips for pregnant ladies out there, especially those who are worried about how pregnancy and the potential loss of running, skiing, and other activities will impact many aspects of their lives…

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Indoor Skiing at SNOBAHN Review!

fullsizer-1Regular Athlettuce readers will know that I have been spending part of each week in beautiful Colorado for work.  I have been packing my mornings and evenings with amazing group runs.  But Colorado offers another perk that I can’t find in DC: indoor skiing.  That’s right, folks.  I introduce SNOBAHN!

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