Completed my first "long" run yesterday since having Carson. Did 5 miles in Weston....which may not seem long to most people but is the farthest I have run since probably October 2014. I went mid-day so it was a little warm, but overall a very easy and nice run.
Ryan got me a FitBit for Valentines Day...so I am now obsessed with tracking my calories, steps, etc. It is a lot to keep up with, but so far I like it. It pretty much forces you to do some sort of physical activity everyday. I didn't go to Orange Theory this morning because I needed to be home with Carson....so I will have to go on a long walk with her this evening to get enough steps in. Normally...I would just take the day off!
Monday, February 16, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
The Comeback....
It has been over a year since I have posted to my running blog and a lot has certainly changed in my life. I got pregnant in December of 2013 and had our little sweetheart Carson on September 14th. I had a pretty easy pregnancy...but pretty much used it as an excuse to do absolutely nothing fitness related. I walked a bunch toward the end of the pregnancy, only because I was trying to make myself go into labor!
I was insanely busy with work after she was born until December, which is when I started going to Orange Theory. I really like the work outs, and they charge you if you sign up for a class and don't show which adds some additional accountability. I have missed a class here or there, but have been going pretty consistently 4 mornings a week at 6am. You spend about half of the 1 hour class on the treadmill doing hills and speed work, so I am hoping it will effect my running in a positive way.
For the past few weekends I have thought about getting out for a run, but it just has not happened. I need to get at it sooner or later though because I already have one marathon on my schedule for the fall....my favorite the Marine Corps Marathon on October 25th. I signed up last year...knowing I would likely not run, but planed on deferring my registration to 2015 which I did, so I am guaranteed entry.
I also entered the lottery for the NYC Marathon, which happens to be one week after the MCM...so it will be interesting if I end up getting in.
Hope to get back at it soon. Can't believe that I actually miss those 14+ mile training runs! I might just miss the amount of calories burned and the fact that I can drink a few beers after without feeling guilty.
I was insanely busy with work after she was born until December, which is when I started going to Orange Theory. I really like the work outs, and they charge you if you sign up for a class and don't show which adds some additional accountability. I have missed a class here or there, but have been going pretty consistently 4 mornings a week at 6am. You spend about half of the 1 hour class on the treadmill doing hills and speed work, so I am hoping it will effect my running in a positive way.
For the past few weekends I have thought about getting out for a run, but it just has not happened. I need to get at it sooner or later though because I already have one marathon on my schedule for the fall....my favorite the Marine Corps Marathon on October 25th. I signed up last year...knowing I would likely not run, but planed on deferring my registration to 2015 which I did, so I am guaranteed entry.
I also entered the lottery for the NYC Marathon, which happens to be one week after the MCM...so it will be interesting if I end up getting in.
Hope to get back at it soon. Can't believe that I actually miss those 14+ mile training runs! I might just miss the amount of calories burned and the fact that I can drink a few beers after without feeling guilty.
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| Here is Carson Olivia...too cute right? |
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