And that Makes 25

We took our son out to the Hudson River again today, for a nice 3 mile round trip run. This puts me at an even 25 miles for the month of July. This is about 20 miles less than I have been averaging since I got pregnant, but considering all that happened in July I think this is great. I went back and reviewed my running logs for 2008-2009 when I had my son and in fact I averaged 20-25 miles per month maximum during that pregnancy, so I am doing really well in fact. Here's to being able to keep it up!

Run for Central Park: Simulation

Since I missed my race a couple of weeks ago due to the kidney stones (which btw have not passed but are not hurting me anymore), I decided at some point I wanted to run the race course anyway...I won't get credit for running the race in terms of the 9+1 requirement, BUT I will get to count it towards my races run during the pregnancy. In fact, I even saved my race bib.

So, at 6am this morning I decided I felt good and I needed to get this race complete. So my husband  loaded up my son and strapped on his garmin for me, I pinned on my race bib, and we headed out to the park. Now. I have not run 4 miles since I ran the 10k back in June. In fact, I don't think I've run more than 3 miles since then. Between the traveling, the heat, and then being sick I just have not. I was nervous about completing this race. 

From the start I was hurting. I have been surprised at how uncomfortable it is to run being pregnant this time around. I am only 5 months pregnant now, but I found it much more difficult to run today than I remember it being when I ran with my first pregnancy. Everyone tried to tell me if would be harder to run throughout my second pregnancy (even though I ran the entire 9 months of my first) but I thought they were wrong. Turns out they were all right. It IS harder and more painful. Ok, welcome to the end of my thought process. The entire 4 miles was quite painful...it took me about 54  minutes to run the 4 miles (can you say glacial pace?). But I did it, I ran the entire way and finished the 4M race. 

It remains to be seen how much longer I will be able to do this. I have a 5k scheduled in August, followed by a 4M plus the Fifth Avenue Mile in September...it's going to be a long 4 months to the ultimate finish line. 

Run to Music Class

My son had a music class this morning at a friend's apartment building that is about 2 miles away. I thought this would be a great opportunity for some running! I decided to (speed) walk there because I didn't want to be all nasty during the class, but I packed my running clothes. So. Once the class and play time were complete, I changed my clothes, loaded up my son with his lunch on the go and headed over to the Greenway to run home. The weather was nice and I felt pretty good...it's also nice that the Greenway is flat, ha! I ran all the way home, pushing over 50 pounds mind you, for a total of 2.3 miles (+ the 2 mile walk down there). I would call that a good day for this prego!

Well, I Tried...

My intention was to run to a scheduled play date at a playground about a mile away and run home for a 2 mile run...well I ran there, had a great play date with friends, but ended up walking home...so yes total mileage was 2 miles, but I only ran 1 of them. Oh well. 

Hudson River Run

The oppressive heat has finally made its exit here in NYC. Last week was brutal. This afternoon, I thought it might be fun to take my son out on a bike ride over to the Hudson River, so I laced up my shoes and my husband took his bike with the bike seat and we took off. The weather was nice, with a pretty stiff breeze actually. We made our way across the West side to Riverside and ran along the Greenway. My son had a blast throwing sticks into the river on a pit stop, then we headed back home. I ran a total of 2.1 miles. If I had run the distance from home to the River it would have been an even 3, so I think I'd like to try this route running the entire route so I get 3 miles and my son gets extra riding time. 

A Little Run More

Today was much like yesterday, in terms of the heat and my short jaunt around the reservoir...today I managed to eek out 2.4 miles. Whew!

A Little Run

I finally felt like I could attempt a short run today...although I must mention that NYC is in the midst of a horrible heat wave (heat indices of 110+ degrees!). I managed a 2.2 mile run around the reservoir. I will take that!

NOT a Race Day

So, I was supposed to run a 4M race in the park today, which not only would contribute to my NYC Marathon 9+1 entry, but also was to serve as the 4th race of this pregnancy. Well, of course after the week I've had, culminating in the hospital last night, I was not about to attempt a race. It really bothers me when I register for a race that I cannot run...in fact this is the 2nd or 3rd time ever that I have had to do this. It's deflating...but I know it is the best thing for me and the baby. I am managing the kidney stone pain and hoping to get back out on the road soon.

OH!

Oh, I have to go to the hospital tonight? Oh, I may have an infection that will  harm the baby? Great. Just great. 

(enter 6 hours in the OB triage for testing)...

No infection (whew!), baby is fine (perfect really)...I have kidney stones. Again. Great. At least the baby is fine...who knows when I will be able to run again (*sighs*). Did I mention I have a race tomorrow? Yea, not doing that.

Still Sick

Going to the doctor today, as I am not feeling any better...worse really. This is nerve wracking being pregnant...I just want to be well...hang in there little kiddo!

Short Lived

Well, my running come back was short lived...I have a fever, body aches, and chills today...who knows what is going on, other than me not running...

Finally!

I have been incredibly busy since our trip back home to NY...it's a 2-day trip for us these days traveling with a toddler and me being pregnant, then I had work back to back days teaching as soon as we got back into the city...the weekend brought unpacking and cleaning from the trip, then we started off the week re-arranging and getting things in order for the baby...whew. So. I finally got out for a run today, just 2.3 miles, but I will take anything I can get at this point!

Sweltering Still

I have not been able to run the past two days, but we are leaving to go home tomorrow so I at least wanted to get a run in today. Another 3 miles in the heat...I had to cool down with ice and a dip in the pool afterwards to make sure my core temp was not too elevated...whew!

SC Sizzle

We are visiting family and friends in SC for a week, so running takes on a whole new meaning. It is terribly hot AND humid down here, so eeking out a few miles an accomplishment. I took my husband along with me this morning for a run since the heat is so bad, just in case I needed some assistance. We trudged through 3 miles, then promptly entered the pool!