Let me put this in context. This is coming from someone who was doing half marathons several times a year. A 3-mile walk was just a daily stroll. I'm not even sure I thought of that distance as a workout just before getting pregnant. I had big aspirations to continue my walk/running throughout my pregnancy. Then, the morning sickness hit. And I don't mean like a little jab, I mean a knock out blow. Morning sickness was all day, every day sickness and it sucked. It also lasted for about 23 weeks so by the time I was back on my feet I was getting huge. I swam some during my pregnancy, (ok, if I am being honest, I played in the pool some during my pregnancy) but not enough to keep me in shape. Anyhow, little one is finally here and it's time to lose that baby weight! Oh, and I am crazy and signed up with team in training to do a half marathon in November. (We all need goals!) So back to walking for me (and eventually running and the gym).
Since little ones arrival, I have done two 3-milers with my husband. I used to out walk him no problem. He would constantly be telling me to slow down. Now he is pushing me to speed up. SPEED UP? Are you kidding me, I'm exhausted. I know that is to be expected and relatively normal given everything, but man it sucks to see how far one can fall. I worked so hard to get in shape and was doing so well and now I feel like I am back to square one. However, the bright light at the end of what I am sure is a long tunnel is that I do know what my body is capable of and that I have reached so much before. That knowledge is what gives me hope that I can achieve it again. Also, I am training for a great cause and that is motivating too. I look forward to the day when 3-miles is easy again and just another daily walk. Besides that, getting back into shape and exercising regularly as a part of that will make me a great role model for my baby boy as he grows up. What is it they say, oh yeah, "monkey see, monkey do."
On a side note, the half marathon I am training for isn't just for me. It's for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. I have had too much experience with cancer in my family and the family of loved ones. The more research that can be done to find treatments and cures the better. But, research costs money. So share some love and some cash and help support this awesome charity and make me look good too. Here's the link to my page to make it easy for you to help out: Mary's Team in Training Page
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