Log: 2008.07.31

Activity: Running
Time: 30:00

Notes:

I had only the baby today but realized as I headed out to run that the single stroller was in the trunk of my husband's car. So I pushed one child in a double jogger. Not fun but I guess it is better than two children in a double jogger!

Log: 2008.07.29

Activity: Running
Time: 55:00

Notes:

10min walk; 35min run; 10min walk

I took it easy today. I also discovered that pushing a double jogger up a hill is downright ridiculous.

HM Training Pace

I am set to "race" a half-marathon at the end of September with my DH, brother and sister-in-law. Knowing that I will be 3.5 months post-partum at the time I do not have high expectations. And yesterday's Garmin run was quite humbling.

I figure since I ran the meat of yesterday's run at 9:30-10:30 pace I'm going to start my HM training out at 10:00 pace. (Normally I would trim 30 seconds of per mile to account for pushing the jogger but I probably should err on the conservative side).

I can readjust as my fitness (hopefully) improves.

Wow, I am a long way from my 1:37 HM PR :(

Log: 2008.07.28

Activity: Running
Time: 53:00 or so
Distance: 4+ miles

Notes:

10min walk; 35min running; 10min walking

The other day I felt really good on my run and had the suspicion I was in the general vicinity of my old pace pre-baby.

So I took the Garmin out on my run for the first time since I got pregnant. I was a tad bit off. Like in WAY off. Once I got a pace established I checked my watch and was horrified to see I was busting out 10:00+ min miles. Sure I was pushing a baby jogger, but still... My former self didn't even warmup at that pace. Needless to say I was put squarely back in my place. Humble pie anyone?

Mommy Runner Routine

When I was just a runner by running routine consisted of:
1. Put on running clothes
2. Grab MP3 player and head out the door
3. Drive to park
4. Run
5. Drive home

Now that I am a mommy runner (x2!!!) my routine is a tad more complicated:
1. Put on running clothes
2. Change two diapers and dress two kids
3. Pack snacks, water, toys, picnic lunch, picnic blanket and double jogger into car
4. Load two kids into carseats
5. Drive to park
6. Unpack car and load double jogger with aforementioned supplies and kids
7. Run while handing out goldfish, sippy cups and finding awol pacis
8. Stop to see animals at the nature center
9. Run some more
10. Stop to have picnic
11. Change a diaper and nurse baby
12. Push toddler on swings
13. Run some more
14. Unload stroller and put two sleeping kids back in car
15. Drive home

Weight Update

Weight: 133
Body Fat %: 32%

10 pounds and 10% to go. I wish it would melt off quicker but I know I need to be patient.

Log: 2008.07.26

Activity: Running
Time: 50:00

Notes:

10min walking; 30min running; 10min walking

I headed out to the new park on my own and felt pretty good. By the end I had a nice tempo going. I think I am going to do my next run with the Garmin to see where I am at so I can set the course for my half marathon this fall. (More on that later) After the run I felt mentally great - 6 weeks post partum and I can run 30min straight. YEAH!!!

Log: 2008.07.25

Activity: Running
Time: 50:00

Notes:

10min walking; 30min running; 10min walking

Took the kids to a different park for a little run, picnic and play; Nice outing

Log: 2008.07.22

Activity: Running
Time: 37:00

Notes:

10min walk; 25min run; 2min walk

I took the boys to the beach today. But before they could frolick in the sand we went on a run around the paths and parking lot. I actually fely pretty good despite the fact I was pusing the double jogger. My left knee was tweaky later on though.

Log: 2008.07.20

Activity: Running
Time: 40:00

Notes:

10min walking; 20min running; 10min walking

I tried out the unpaved trail at the new park. I was better than expected - from the parking lot it looked a boring loop in a field. In actuality it was a meandering trail through woods and meadow. Too bad it is unpaved - it would be great to take the boys on.

Log: 2008.07.19

Activity: Running
Time: 53:00
Weight: 134
Body Fat: 32%

Notes:

3min walking; 20min running; 7min walking; 5min running/5 min walking x2; 3min running

The whole family headed out to the bike path for a family run. Daddy pushed the double jogger thankfully. Daddy also pushed mommy to run more than planned. But it's all good even if I am sore all over.

Running is progressing nicely - too bad weight isn't :(

Log: 2008.07.17

Activity: Running
Time: 35:00
Weight:133.5
Body Fat: 31%

Notes:

10min walk; 15min run; 10min walk

It was a slow start this morning but once I got moving it felt good. I even pushed it a little at the end. Each day I get a little closer...

Log: 2008.07.16

Activity: Running
Time: 35:00


Notes:
10min walk; 15min walk run; 10min walk

Holy cow 15min has never been so hard. At least I did at a new park which made it a little less crazy.

Log: 2008.07.14

Activity: Running
Time: 30:00

Notes:

10min walk; 10min run; 10min walk

I took the baby out in the jogger and he loved it. He went straight to sleep and snoozed the entire time. Perhaps I should trying going for a run with him in the middle of the night...

Log: 2008.07.13

Activity: Running
Time: 20:00

Notes:

5min walk; 10min run; 5min walk

This was the longest I have run at one at one time since I was 30 weeks pregnant. It felt pretty easy so I think it's time to throw RW Guide to Pregnancy out the window and create my own plan. I am thinking:

2 days on, 1 day off; Each set of on days add 5 min to last set; i.e. 10,10,off,15,15,off,20,20, off

Once I get to 60 minutes or so I'll start throwing in speedwork.

Log: 2008.07.11

Activity: Running
Time: 26:00

Notes:

10min walk; 2min run, 4min walk x 2; 2min run, 2 min walk

I took the boys out in the double jogger. That's a lot of kids and a lot of stroller!

Log: 2008.07.10

Activity: Running
Time: 26:00
Weight:133
Body Fa: 32%

Notes:

10min walk; 2min run/4min walk x 2; 2min run/2min walk (RW Guide to Pregnancy)

I felt much smoother today. Leg turnover is still an issue but I felt more fluid so that's a good thing. One more day of this short run stuff and then the plan calls for 10 whole minutes of running. I can't wait!

Weight Update: 2008.07.09

Weight: 133
Body Fat: 32%

Making progress... 10lbs to go!

Log: 2008.07.08

Activity: Running
Time: 26:00
Weight:133.5
Body Fat: 33%

Notes:

10min walk; 2min run/4min walk x2; 2min run/2min walk (from RW Guide to Pregnancy)

I felt good again today and once again I have all major organs and body parts in tact. I have been easting lousy since the baby was born, probably due to being home all day and grazing. Yesterday, I started tracking my food intake on Fitday as well as focusing on having 5 meals containing a protein and a carb. I already feel better.

Log: 2008.07.06

Activity: Running!!!!! (sort of...)
Time: 25:00
Weight: 135
Body Fat: 32%

Notes:

10min walk; 1min run/5min walk x 2; 1min run/2min walk (from RW Guide to Pregnancy)

I'm back in the saddle again. it was great to be running again and nothing fell apart in the process which is always good. It was more of a shuffle than a run and I felt less than fluid. I chalk it up to (a) no core muscles (b) many months of pregnancy waddling. Patience...

Log: 2008.07.05

Activity: Hiking
Time: 1:00

Notes:

We headed down to the Buckeye Trail for some family fun. I had the baby in the Bjorn and my hubby had the toddler in the backpack. The BT is a great trail but pretty strenuous - especially when lugging children on your body. All in all, a nice adventure though.

Log: 2008.07.01

Activity: Walking
Time: 30:00
Weight: 134.5
Body Fat %: 33%

Notes:

Nice stroll with the boys in the double jogger, or as my toddler calls it "the brother stroller". I can't wait to start running with my guys!