Not Running

I have been a terrible runner lately!  Last week I did not run at all and this week wasn't much better.
 I think I have a decent excuse last week.  I was sick for a couple of days and then we had my sons baptism on Sunday.  I really intended on my long run on Sunday, but when I woke up and realized I still hadn't finished the cake, I knew I had to skip the run.  I didn't feel too guilty as I ate all the yumminess!  I need to learn how to post pics on here so you can see all the yummy chocolate that was on it.

By Monday the dog ate all the leftover cake and I was ready for a run.  It has been frigid out here so I went to the gym and only ran 1.25 miles.  It was packed, people were waiting, and I honestly did not feel like being there.  I missed going outside for my run.   I haven't had the chance to go back out for a run, with sick kids, work, and my husband having class at my normal run times, I couldn't make it.  I feel terrible, I really do, but I will do my long run tomorrow.  I don't care how cold it is, I will be outside.  I just can't run 3 miles on a treadmill.  It would be the end of me. 

Since registration for the Chicago Marathon opens on Monday, my brother asked me if I was doing it with him and if I had the guts.  I said yes to both and then asked him if he had the guts to run with a really slow runner.  He won't be setting any PR's with me. 

Well I need to go "run" now and be a Mom.  I hear a snotty nose kid calling my name.  Why did all 3 get sick at the same time? 

Tiny Post

Uugghhh, a dreaded cold has taken over me.  I don't feel good and all I want to do is sleep.  Three kids are preventing that, but I will survive.  I did get my runs in last week though!  Sunday was another 2 miles and boy was it cold.  I enjoyed it though and I plan on another two miles this afternoon.  I won't let this cold stop me from running.  

Ok, must go now and get some tea.  I have fallen in love with a pomegranate tea from Trader Joes.  Very yummy. 

Happy Running!

My First Long Run

Yesterday I had my first long run of the year.  It was only two miles,but it was tough.  It is hard getting back in to shape. 

It was below zero in the morning so I went to the gym.  I was ready to quit after the first half mile, but I kept trudging along. I really dislike running on the treadmill. I stopped after the first mile for about 30 seconds to drink some water, I have never mastered the drink while running thing.  I didn't want to spill water on the fancy new treadmills.  Then I got back on and finished the second mile.  I kept my pace slow and finished in 25:38.    I am glad I finished and I awarded myself with chocolate milk.  I love chocolate milk so I make that my motivation to run.  I have some sitting in my refrigerator right now and it is so hard not to go and get some.  I even gave my girls some this morning without taking a sip. 

Today is a rest day so I will work on my core and probably use the eliptical later.  Right now though I have to go play with my kids!  Happy Monday Everyone!

This is My Year

Hello Everyone!

It has been a very long time, but I am happily back to running. This is my year to accomplish everything I didn't do last year.
Baby #3 was born on September 21st and after taking lots of time to recover (a little too much) I have started thinking about me and getting my running shoes back on. Here are my goals for the year.....

1.) By new running shoes. I did this one already. They are pretty, Nike Livestrong ones, I almost don't want to get them dirty. :) They are comfy though, and I have put a few miles on them already.

2.) Run a half marathon. This week I started a 19 week training program to get me there. It will be the Chicago Spring Half on May 16th. I am looking forward to it, but I am a little nervous about how close it is. I know the time will go by fast. The training program is for beginners and takes things slow. The long run this weekend is only 2 miles and I know I can do that. By the end of the month I will be up to 4 miles.

3.) Run the Chicago Marathon. I thankfully have 10 months to train, but I know I have to be serious about my training already. I have decided to run for a charity. I am debating between the American Cancer Society or Imerman Angels. I lost my Dad to cancer last year and my Husband's Uncle is very ill from cancer right now and would like to run in their honor.

4.) Enjoy running. This one will be more difficult then running a marathon.

Run on friends, I will let you know how my "long" run went on Sunday. :)

Almost There

23 days and counting! This baby will definetly be born on September 28th (I am having a c-section). I am so glad I am counting down the days now instead of weeks. The household is busy getting ready for the new baby, my girls are very excited to meet their new brother and I am excited just to be almost done.

My doctor and I already were talking about me getting back to running. He let me know I have only gained 25lbs with this pregnancy (yeah me!), so I wont have to worry about weight loss. I am already starting on planning my running routine. I will definitely be taking it slow. I am going to start with yoga and some short runs around the block a few weeks after the baby is born. Then I will just gradually add more as I feel ready. It stinks that I will be starting to run again in the fall. I dread the winter runs that will follow.

My sister asked me if I wanted to run the Hot Chocolate 5k in Chicago again, but it is the first week in November and I don't know if I want to deal with the hassle of carting a new baby in to the city. I haven't decided 100% yet though. They do have the best goodie bag ever and I wouldn't mind the new running jacket.

Anyways....time to get back to work. I hope everyone is training well and good luck to all of you running in the upcoming marathons!

Hanging in There

It has been forever again, but it is hard to post about running when I am the size of a whale. :) He he. I have 8 weeks to go in this pregnancy. I am looking forward to holding the sweet little baby and getting back to running. It is hard to do too much activity. I walk everyday and try not to be too lazy.

I hope all of you will hang in there with me until I can blog about the new baby and getting back to running. I hope all of your training is going well! :)

Fallen off the Earth

Wow, has it really been that long since I last posted? The last two months have been a total blur for me. About a week after my last post my dad passed away from cancer. He had been sick about a month and it was only about 2 weeks after the diagnosis that he died. It sent the family into a tail spin, like we have all fallen off the earth. He was only 63, I always expected my Dad to live forever. It has been an adjustment to get used to not seeing him sitting in his favorite chair or seeing his Vietnam Veteran hat hanging by the fireplace and not on his head. But I am adjusting, one day at a time.

His death was two days before the Shamrock Shuffle, so needless to say, I didn't run it. And I pretty muched just stopped running. I wasn't in the mood for it at all but lately I have really been missing it. Really, really, really been missing it. But I don't know if I can just start up again. I am now 22 weeks pregnant (with my first boy!) and I feel great. The all day morning sickness is no more and things have been going really well.

The most activity I have been doing is walking. I think I might try out the eliptical a little bit, just start out slow so I don't cause any problems. What I really want to do though is run and I want to race. My brother has been asking me if I want to do Disney in January with him. I would really only have about 10 weeks to train though. And I would be training in December, not my idea of fun. I also know that I won't be able to run the whole thing with that short amount of training time. He says that I can always walk it, and I have always wanted to do Disney. But do I really want to walk my first marathon? Disney is more about the experience I think and I am all about that. I am a huge Disney fan!!! But I don't know, I really just don't know what to do.