Training for Motherhood

Usually this time of the year, I find myself getting all bundled up to head out for the initial training runs for Grandmas Marathon.  As I sit here with a growing belly that houses my first baby, I think to myself, "This will be worth it".  Instead of crossing the finish line after 26.2 miles, I will be crossing over into Motherhood.  This transition, as I can imagine will be one of wonderment, excitement, challenges, and a form of love that will have a different definition.   Similar to the experiences I've had with running.

This year in comparison to past years is a perfect year for training with regard to weather.  The pavement is exposed and the temperatures have been very "un-winter" like.  Runners don't have to "search" for clear roadways, and dodge icy sidewalks in hopes of not slipping.  I'm assuming there are many treadmills that have an accumulation of dust on them this year, especially for those runners who appreciate the outdoors and will do anything in there power to not hit the dreaded horror of the treadmill. 

I will admit, I blame this year on "Murphy's Law", of coarse the year I am unable to train, my belly is the size of a basketball!  I live vicariously through the runners I see in town, and the facebook posters who log their miles with so much pride.  I am looking forward to hitting the pavement as soon as I am able after the delivery of my baby girl.  I was given a running stroller from a dear friend (Thank you BJ) and I'm so excited to be able to "run" with my little one enjoying the ride as well.  I'm assuming my arm strength will be quite amazing from pushing the extra weight!  I am already starting to visualize how these "adventures" will go, considering I have to "pack" for an extra person and prepare for unexpected stops along the way, this in itself will be another challenge; one that I'm ready for!

I'm planning on running a fall half marathon, possibly a full; depending on time and my strength.  The Whistle-Stop has my eye, as I've ran this race in the past.  This will be a challenge training in hot temperatures in comparison to 30-60 degree temps.  I've always struggled with heat... although come race day, I know I will be thankful for beautiful fall temperatures.



23 weeks

In the mean time, I'm enjoying my pregnancy.  I smile every time she kicks, I dream about what she will look like, I'm obsessed with clementines and baking different forms of bread and cookies... (I will admit I'm obsessed with eating them too).  I haven't been concerned about the scale, I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing, however I was never concerned about the "scale" before I became pregnant.  I'm enjoying each moment, dreaming about the future, getting excited for the challenges that lie ahead of me. 



Happy Running, and or dreaming about running everyone!