Since me and Jessie have birthdays within weeks of each other, we thought that there would be no better way to ring in the BIG 30 ... then to run a 1/2 marathon together. She came out for the Bolder Boulder in May, and so it was my turn to go to her in L.A.
Being the runner that I am (sarcasm, lots and lots of sarcasm), I had myself on a really good 12 week training program. It didn't seem too bad for the first little while. I was feeling really good and able to keep a good pace for myself. I was getting pretty confident, that I was going to be able to pull this baby off. That is, until I hit about the halfway point. All heck broke loose after that. Not only did I come down with a nasty cold that should have required antibiotics, but I also found out that I was no longer training for one ... but two. Between the side affects of a cold and not being able to take anything for it and feeling nauseated, I was about ready to throw in the towel. But with lots of crying, and a hubby making fun of me ... I had no choice but to prove to him that I wasn't a sissy. So, with the Dr's consent ... I pushed on.
Here's the proof. Me and Jess at the finish line
I don't know if I would necessarily recommend training for a 1/2 marathon while pregnant, but I am really happy that I did it and am actually planning on doing another. That is, sometime after the little man is born!
5 comments:
You are my hero...I dream of someday being that awesome.
WOW!
I have a hard enough time running for me let alone doing it while pregnant! Your baby will come out a runner for sure.
Ok I really missed the memo I didn't realize you were prego! Congrats! You both have just became my heros way to go! Also late Happy Birthday 30 just kicks butt literally right?
I still can't believe you did this prego!!! You are awesome!!
WOW-all that running.....or walking...at ICON is paying off...haha. Congratulations- we need to run one together. You have your baby, and I'll get done nursing...and one day we'll run one.
Miss you! Merry Christmas
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