Run Mama Run*
Posted in Life, Weightloss on 01/24/2010 03:03 pm by EmilyThis morning, for the first time in over 18 months I went running. To say I’ve been putting it off would be an understatement but with the disaster that was my knees after the 30 day Shred in No-No-No-November I was a little wary but lately several friends have started back up their running and its inspired me to get out there (although not enough to get off the couch evidently!) I’ve lost almost 10 lbs in the last 2-ish weeks by changing my diet and I know I can lose more if I exercise but I was pretty disinterested – I wanted some sort of sign that my body was ready to do this.
Last night it seemed that every time I closed my eyes I dreamt about running. Running 10k races, running in Battersea park, running by my house, crossing finish lines – lots of different scenarios but always running. So this morning when I woke up I decided to give it a go. It was great – it wasn’t fast and it wasn’t pretty but I was out there and as any new mother can tell you – just getting out there is a massive achievement. I actually enjoyed it – I’m sure I’ll hurt tomorrow but I’m already looking forward to doing it again on Tuesday. Looks like I got my sign after all.
*This is a phrase I would love to hear Little Miss say some day!
January 24th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
woohoo! you go!!
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January 24th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
go mama! awesome. i dream of running too. i think about it EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. i’m still nursing a stupid injury but hope to get back out there soon. also, 10 lbs? that’s awesome, congrats!
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January 24th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Way to go! I am impressed, it has been MUCH longer since I have run. Like, 18 months + 5 years longer. Yeah, admitting that does not make me feel good.
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January 25th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
That’s great. Congrats on the 10 lbs lost. That’s amazing, too.
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January 26th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Good for you! I just started running again too, though for me it’s been only about 6 months since the last time — but oh, did my body know it had been a long time. I am hoping to train for a 10k for the summer, if I can keep going regularly through the winter months. I hope you do keep up the running; it feels so good once it becomes a routine, no?
Also, as an aside, my children used to shout EXACTLY that when I pushed them in the jogging stroller a year+ ago. At 25 and 45 pounds + stroller weight, running with them was not fast, but their enthusiasm made it really fun. I hope your little one cheers you on once she gets older too.
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:34 am
You’re right. Just getting out there is the hard part. Way to go!
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