I was looking back through my old posts last night and really realized how long this “break” has been. Too long. Far too long.
I didn’t even get to share my last 5k with all of you! At 18 weeks pregnant, it was harder than I thought. There’s something about internal organs being mashed up under your ribcage that makes breathing just a teensy bit more difficult. I did my very best. Ran when I could. Walked when my body started yelling at me. No land speed records were set, but I was proud of myself for giving it my all. My husband took this hideous scary lovely picture afterward:
Please disregard the Panera bagel that’s being shoveled into my mouth. I’m pretty sure I burned at least half enough calories during the race to cover it. Mmmm. Asiago cheese. My favorite.
I’d planned to race again (another 5k) tomorrow, but was strongly discouraged from doing so by my doctor. Heat was his main concern. Oh, and the fact that I’m not supposed to be doing anything high impact. Baby is priority #1 right now so I’m heading his advice and sitting this one out. Maybe I’ll go for a 3.1 mile walk on the bike path instead.
Yes, plz listen to your doc! Crazy pg lady who wants to run marathons! Go for a loverly walk instead.
Walk!! You need to keep that baby in! Congrats on the 5k though!
Wow, you did a 5k at 18 weeks pregnant? That’s impressive! But listen to your doctor, and walk instead tomorrow
Congrats on the 5k! But I agree with the doctor..please take it easy! you’ll always have plenty of opportunities to run 5ks!
Congrats on the race! I am super impressed that you are still remaining so active while pregnant. Way to go!
Agreed. Listen to Dr. M. You can go back to running after baby Katie is born.
Definitely walk! But congrats on the 5K!