Here we go again~

Might try a gradual run this week (yesterday was 2, today 3, next time 4 and may even attempt 5 on Saturday).  It was another hard run this morning with my big ole belly and the pressure that came with it but still, nice to run! I alternated the .5/.5 walk run method which is about the only thing keeping me active about now.  I am officially 36 weeks tomorrow so I have to feel good that I made it to my goal week but would really like to stay active until I deliver:).  We'll see how things continue to go!

Funny how I don't sleep a wink at night but then can't get out of bed in the morning!! Weird how that works.  Needless to say I slept in and only had time to get in a measly 2 miles.  Had to get ready fast to get Kael to school for the Kindergarten Kindy 500.  Oh baby............let the good times roll!!!! He is so excited!

A fun Saturday morning:).  My boys had to be to a school function at 8:30 so I got to sleep in a bit before getting them up and ready.  Tyler had gone out on a 20 miler so little Jack and I got home and decided to go for a walk.  Just as we were getting ready to go (he actually wanted to ride his scooter) Tyler pulled up and decided to come walk with us.  So, we just walked out a half a mile and back so that Jack could ride his scooter.  Then when we got home, I went out for a little more.  I ran the first mile, then ran into Mac who was just finishing up with her 16 miler (hard for me to even process at this point).  So, we walked and visited for a mile (so good to see her).  Then, I ran the mile home.  So, all in all, it was 4 miles today, half walking, half running! It was a perfect morning to be out, I really enjoyed it! I want to try to go out a little further this Saturday but know I will have to walk a great deal of the way!  Running is becoming harder and harder each week but overall I feel grateful that I can still be active somewhat! 

Yesterday was a weird day!! I can't explain what was going on but I just didn't feel right!! Legs were numb most of the day, I felt like I was going to pass out on the spot, NO energy, etc!! Signs that I am getting closer to my due date I guess! So, I went to the Doc today for my weekly visit and he explained all about the baby laying on nerves, smashing my diaphragm etc which explains the light headed feelings, numbing of limbs, and shortness of breath.  Seems I just need to toughen up a bit:).  Moral of the story is I after the day, I had NO Desire to get up this morning and took it as a sleep in day!! However, today I felt REALLY good.  So, I got home from picking up the kiddos and went down on the TM for a quick little something.  I walked .5, ran .5 until 3 miles then had to hop off to get the night going (karate, homework, interviews for class papers, grocery shopping, etc).  It ended up being a MUCH better day then yesterday..........nice:) 

I think it's technically cheating to post miles on the "Fast Running Blog" when they weren't RUNNING MILES, but never the less, I am going to post them so that I can keep track of my attempts in regards to exercise these days!!! I got home from work today and decided to go on a walk with Jack.  Tyler had my two older boys so it was just Jack and I and I really didn't want to go downstairs and stick him in front of the TV while I got on the TM to run (Especially considering how pretty it was outside today). So.............we went for a 40 minute walk instead! I am not exactly sure how far I went but am assuming 15 mins per mile so it should have been at least 2 1/2.  It was actually exactly what I needed! I haven't been feeling well these last couple of days (got a case of the stomach flu and basically have ZERO energy) so I wasn't in the mood to push myself.  It was great spending some time with my little Jackers and enjoying the BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!! 

I was actually able to get my keester out of bed this morning (Bonus).  I went down and did a strength training video (Erin, my favorite) for about 45 mintues then decided to hop on the TM to get a mile in before starting the day!!! It was a fun way to mix things up a bit and I feel like I got some good cardio in along with working my muscles:).  It is such a beautiful day today!!

Wahoo, the energy is back!!! I am not sure if it's because I felt so lousy earlier in the week, or if it is "post shower" excitement from my FUN FUN BABY SHOWER Last night, but I had such a great RUN this morning!!! I didn't sleep much last night so I got up early, a bit sore from my strength training yesterday, and hit the TM.  I walked the first .5 then ran 1 full mile (it's been a while, that felt nice), then walked another .5 (putting me to 2 miles total) then ran 1.75 miles straight, YAHOOOOOO!!! Then I just walked out the last .25 to get my heart rate down, etc putting me to 4 miles total~ I felt so darn good! I am happy about it!!  I want to go run again :)

My goal today was to try and get 6 miles in! I really really wanted to do New Leaf (knowing that walking may consume over half of the course but not caring).  The weather has been SO DARN BEAUTIFUL that I just want to get out in it!! But............I woke up at 7:00 in a sever state of "Nesting" and starting working in my house instead (Tyler was still out on his run).  I got SO MUCH done, which felt nice.  Tyler got home from his run but I was in the thick of my cleaning and didn't want to stop so I told him to go finish some of his errands while I finished the house.  Then, I had a Baby shower for a neighbor, my son's soccer game, errands to run, grocery store, etc and so I basically ran out of time for New Leaf.  We got home and I hurried to get dressed just as the rain came in, DARN IT!!! So, I went down and got on the Treadmill.  I got 5 miles in (alternating walking/running) but my hips were killing me and I kept getting some sharp pains up the sides of my stomach so I took it as my queue to call it a night.  Glad I got at least 5 in and got to my 15 miles for the week:).  Have I mentioned that I am ready to have a baby????

Great morning run on the TM!! Feeling pretty good today! Off to the Doc to see if my baby is coming anytime soon.  Wish me luck:)

Update: NOPE, NADA, ZILCH, ZIP!!!  Body is not ready to have a baby yet..................STINK!!!! Looks like I'll be going back to the Doc next Wednesday to see if any changes have been made!!!  The joys that come with the last weeks of pregnancy!!! Good thing I know it will all be WORTH IT:)

I got to run outside today! It was joyous!! Tyler took my boys to "Dad's and Donuts" at the school which freed up my morning (a rarity, but oh so lovely).  So, I took the opportunity to go outside! I love Spring, Love running in Spring, love running!!!  I am excited to have my little babes and be able to run pain free.  At least, I am hoping it happens that way :).  I am grateful to have been able to run this far into my pregnancy but let's be honest.........its so much easier when you don't have a baby inside of you!! And........who am I kidding; I am just ready to meet my little girl!!! Awwwwwww:)

Took my older kiddos to piano today and had a bit of time so I took little Jackers to the Benjamin park and decided to do some walking! I was up ALL NIGHT for sure that I was in labor but no such luck!! Very interesting night!!! In any event, I wanted to try and get a little something in so I went to the park and walked/jogged here and there so that I could keep an eye on Jack.  He even came and ran a lap around the park with me (he is a cutie).  I would say I walked half and ran half.  The contractions are getting much more intense when running so it continues to get harder.  Not to mention other areas of my body feeling it also, OUCH!.  Hoping I can hang in there just a little bit longer:)!

My kids are out of school today so we got to sleep in a little later then normal (nice)!! Especially given the fact that I do not sleep at night............at all :).  I know it will all pay off but it's getting a bit tiring.  I got up and decided to just walk on the TM but when I got down there, I decided to run a little also! So, I just stuck with the .5/.5 walk/run option that seems to have carried me through these last several weeks.  I am not going to lie, every day seems to get more painful and harder and I am starting to wonder if my new goal of running up until my delivery will be possible.  It'd sure be nice if she could just get here so that I wouldn't have to keep on going but...............this little girl seems to have a mind of her own already and is keeping me ever so anxious on when she will actually arrive!!!  Time will tell!!!  At least my due date is officially less then 2 weeks away at this point and Hey, at least it's beautiful outside...........that helps :)!

Happy Friday~

Nothing much today! I feel silly even posting it really.................. but, gonna do it anyway:) 

I got up, got some work done and waited for it to warm up outside a bit while Ty was out for his long run:).  It was very windy but my boys and I wanted to go for a walk so we suited up and went out! I walked with the dog while they rode their scooters which meant I had to walk a bit faster to keep up with them and then of course, they had to wait for me from time to time! The wind was honestly OUT OF CONTROL and even lifted my poor little doggies feet off of the ground a time or two.  My little 3 year old kept saying "Mom, this isn't fun, can we go home" Sooooooooo, we cut it really short.  At least I tried right??:)  I had intentions to go out later or do some more but just couldn't find the energy so, this is it for the day!

Agggggggg, just had to post the rather silly story behind this MILE that I ran this morning!!!  I am officialy driving myself crazy and DO NOT SLEEP A WINK at night! I wake up at 1:00-2:00 every night and lay awake until getting out of bed at about 7:00ish.  Today is Sunday.........I do not exercise on Sunday but the night was a brutal one and my mind was going crazy! I woke Ty up at 2:00 asking him if he thought I should strap on my shoes and go sprinting up the street?? Of course he was like "Um, No, you can't go running at 2:00 in the morning", but I really just felt like I needed to SPRINT!! Like, in an attempt to run my body into labor or something.  So, after being brought back down to reality, I got up this morning, put on my shoes and went down on the treadmill.  I walked for 2 minutes then sprinted at a 7:15 pace for 4 MINUTES!!!! before walking out the last minutes to reach a WHOLE MILE (I know, impressive).  So, do you think it did anything?? NOPE!! Sure didn't!!! Not so much as even a Braxton Hicks contraction! Honestly!  It sounded so fun to have a little Spring Baby girl on the 1st Day of Spring but just didn't happen.  Oh well, another lesson learned that she is going to come when she is ready!! For now, I need to find a large CHILL PILL and try to get some sleep at night!!!!

PM: Went out for a little walk around the block!!  I am not going to post the mileage but it would have been a bit over a mile.  I kind of like walking around my neighborhood at 10:00-10:30 at night!! Something fun about it:)

I couldn't seem to find it in me to do anything today!I was up again all night last night (from about 1:00am until 5:30ish) so I couldn't get out of bed and couldn't find the energy to run.  However, the crazy thing is that once I seem to get going, I can't seem to stop and feel FULL of energy.  

So, I was just able to get out tonight after 10:00pm for another walk around the neighborhood.  It was probably just barely a mile but nice to get out and walk the dog and have some quiet time:) 

Managed to get out of bed this morning and on the TM for some exercise!! I just walked and ran (.5/.5) until I got to 2 miles then walked a bit longer to cool.  Then I did some weights for my arms for about 10 minutes! Nothing much at all, but at this point...............I am just hanging in there doing what I can do:). 

So, I went to the Doc today and my body is finally progressing!!! If I don't go into labor on my own, he will induce me on Monday!! However, to be honest, I really really hope that I have her before then because I don't want to me induced.  I am a mix of feelings and emotions at this point.  I was induced with my first baby and didn't care for it!! Then, went into labor with my 2nd and 3rd and really actually enjoyed it!! For this reason, I would LOVE to be able to go into labor on my own and should probably just wait to see what my body decides to do but can't bare the thought of going past Monday!! It's so hard here at the end to make sense of things in a pregnant women's brain!!!  So, start sending some positive vibes my way and let's get this little girl here before Monday, how does that sound???

In any event I left the Dr. and came home and jumped on the treadmill! I was hoping to get things going even more so, but.............once again, it didn't happen!! I just walked and ran to get to 3 miles (walked out an extra .25) and then basically paid for it for the rest of the night!! Oh well, only a few more days of it and she will hopefully be here:).  That makes me excited to think about!!! 

Was up from about 4:00am having some heavy duty contractions so I decided to get up and get on the treadmill to see if I could move something along.  I walked .5, then ran a full mile, then walked and ran out the last .5.   NO LUCK!!! At this point, I am totally jinxing myself.  As soon as I was done running the contractions basically stopped and so I got ready and went to work!! At work, they started up again at 1:00 until about 4:00 and stopped again!!! The anticipation and question of when she is coming is honestly killing me! But, if I haven't had her by Monday they are inducing me so it's nice to know that I only have a few more days before I get to meet my daughter!! It's exciting!!!

Such a great day for me today! Today is my birthday so I was greeted with breakfast in bed by my sweet husband!!! Then we layed and vegged in bed until almost 9:00am (something we NEVER do that I thoroughly enjoyed).  Once I finally got up I decided to go get on the TM and get some miles in.  I just got in 3 and then had to start getting ready for the day.  We ran to a Soccer game, had lunch with family, then dinner later that night with family!! It was a great day!!  This will be my last run before having my baby girl!! Tomorrow is Sunday and I am being induced Monday so.............farewell to running for a couple/few weeks!!!