You guys, I am feeling good. It’s not a fluke anymore, I’m definitely feeling like myself, albeit with a bump out front (more on that towards the end of this post).
So, the Run Report! This week has been about easing back into running. A couple of weeks ago, when I went out for a 4 mile run, I did it by feel at what ended up being a 9:47 pace. That would have been achingly slow for me not so long ago, but I’m trying to really go by feel and that’s what felt good on the day. I felt it a lot the next day, though, which was probably due to going out for 4 miles without having run for a few weeks.
So this week, it was about reining in my ego and starting from scratch.
Tuesday: 20 minutes on a treadmill. I ended up doing 2.1 miles at a 9:31 pace, which felt good.
Wednesday: Day off running – some strength training & walking
Thursday: Nada – went to #FitBlogNYC and I was planning on going to the gym late afternoon, but I was wiped out.
Friday: 30 minutes run in the park, again by feel and it ended up being 3 miles at just under a 10 minute pace.
Saturday: 1 hour on the elliptical – just under 8 miles.
Sunday: 1 hour yoga class.
I’m loving that the weather here is gloriously Autumnal – crisp, clear and the trees are just turning. It’s so pretty to run in Prospect Park right now. Also – I saw an albino squirrel on my run on Friday! At first I thought it was a bunny, then I noticed a bunch of runners taking photos of it, so I got curious. 🙂
Being pregnant the second time around is messing with my head a little. Of course I am overjoyed to be growing this new little human and I am so excited about the process. But my belly has definitely popped earlier this time around, which is normal – once your body’s been pregnant before, it adapts to the process quicker the next time, including how soon you’re showing. I’ve been a little self-conscious about it, despite my lovely, sweet, kind friends and Fran telling me I’m crazy to worry in the slightest. But this weekend, the worst happened. Someone saw me and exclaimed that I already had “a big belly already!” When I joked, “Oh, did I not mention I was pregnant?” the reply was, “But you’re only about 3 and a half months! How come you’re that big already?”
Oh my god, I nearly died, I was so upset. I even (crazy alert here) went back through photos of when I was pregnant with Roman to compare how I looked at 15 weeks with him. It’s not that different – yes, my belly’s bigger, but the rest of me is the same. I think what’s throwing me for a loop is that I never would have imagined I’d get so hung up on how my body looks, especially because I’m consciously making healthy choices for me and baby. I actually thought it would be a bigger adjustment for me to get used to running at much slower times than anything to do with my appearance.
So that’s where I am. I’m really focusing on trying to let go of overthinking it and I’m really trying to just embrace it and enjoy my growing bump as much as I did the first time.
What’s the strangest animal you’ve seen in the wild? (Not that a city park is really ‘the wild’, but you know what I mean! 😉 )
Mamas, what was getting used to your changing body like for you?
Have all the leaves changed where you are?
Dude! I felt the exact same way with Maxwell, and even had a few people mention how much bigger I was early on. It’s appalling what people will say without thinking! One of them was my aunt who is a doctor and a mom! Hello! The good news is though I popped early, I was the exact same size at the end. You look beautiful and fit! xoxo
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I feel like I’m evening out a bit now, but I was definitely bigger earlier this time around. Maybe some of it is knowing just how much bigger you’re going to become!! ha ha.
Your belly does get bigger each time. With Lucas (#3) I was so huge (I also gained an abnormal amount of weight due to being on bed rest) I looked ridiculous at only 4’10. I looked like a belly with calves hanging from it. I never remember it mattering to me. You look beautiful and your growing a human being in there. Love it! It’s bonding time.
Once again, so glad you are feeling better. Is the elliptical a good alternative for road running? I’m considering getting on.
Way to listen to your body and get your exercise in!
Thanks Carla! Elliptical is good cross training because you’re using the same muscles and movements as running without the impact. Swimming is also great, especially if that injury plays up again!
Hi Carly! Not every pregnant woman are able to run, good for you! Don’t worry about your ‘size’, every pregnancy is different…Mine popped earlier on my second and third one, but the last one turned out to be the smallest, so… just enjoy the whole pregnancy, it goes by so quick! I really enjoyed being pregnant.
The weirdest animal I’ve seen around here is what we call ‘lagarto over’ which is something between a caiman and an iguana…(this is not Florida, you know?) with the size of the last one…
Over here, in Buenos Aires, the leaves are changing, but the other way around! 😉
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I’m loving being pregnant again now the nausea has finally gone. I would love to go to Buenos Aires one day! It really sounds beautiful and I’m always a fan of opposite hemisphere weather when I travel!
Glad you got your running mojo back lady! As for a bump, I think thats a good thing…..but I guess I am not an expert. I think it shows your body is ready, and it means that you can have an excuse earlier :p Get the hubby to do more for you hahaha!
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Don’t you worry, Tina, I am making him do plenty!! ha ha
I can’t believe someone would make a comment like that – so rude!!! I think you look awesome!
Baby bumps are always beautiful!!!
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Thanks Kim! I think baby bumps are the best, too, 🙂
I think you look great!! I popped much earlier with my second pregnancy and was more aware of it. Maybe it was the hormones but I did stop worrying about it and accepted that each experience is different 🙂
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I think I’m getting over worrying about it! Now that I’m feeling so good, I’m thinking probably the hormones had a big part to play in me worrying too much.