C.beara
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2019
Hi, I’m C! I’m super shy (and have almost created a running journal at least a half-dozen times) but here I am...
Background: I’m in my late 20’s, female, married, Canadian, and pregnant (due in late April). It snows here for approximately 5-6 months of the year, so the treadmill is my friend/frenemy.
My running journey started about 3 years ago now. I should say restarted because I’ve had a love-hate relationship with running since I was 13. Starting in late 2017 I did the whole “run 1 minute/walk 1 minute” program, working up my run intervals until I was “comfortable” running for 30 minutes.
DH decided he wanted to run the WDW Marathon 2020, and (not wanting to miss out on a shiny medal) I decided to challenge myself to the 10K (5k being my longest distance previously). I won’t lie, I was also really looking forward to the Minnie medal, but Oswald’s fine I guess.
I completed the MW 10K just under 80 minutes - without any character stops (as you can see, I’m not fast). But I ran the whole thing (except water stops, because I am not coordinated enough to drink out of those little cups while running).
Pre-pregnancy, I ran 3-4 times a week. Morning sickness wiped me out pretty early and I didn’t feel up to running once I hit the second trimester, knowing that I hadn’t run in almost 8 weeks. I do yoga and strength training, and some occasional cycling. My indoor cycling has definitely increased in volume the last few months. I’m also trying to incorporate some treadmill walking to keep me sane.
What’s the plan? I keep thinking about the half distance and it seems like the logical progression from the 10k, but I just haven’t been sure about it. But creating goals for 2021 made me realize that my goal isn’t really just for this year, it’s more long-term getting back to where I was (and hopefully a better runner). If you’re on the Running Thread, you might remember that this summer I asked:
And wow! You did not disappoint, gave me lots of advice and points to consider. With every race in the foreseeable future canceled I wasn’t in a rush to decide, but then DH suggested that the half at either 2023 MW or Princess Weekend might be good motivation for me, postpartum. Little One will be fairly little but it could be a fun trip*.
Besides, I hear running through the castle is pretty awesome!
So this is my journey as I go forward. I don’t promise to be interesting, but I will be genuine.
If you read any or all of this feel free to come along for the ride. Comments are definitely welcome (because let’s be real, I have no clue what I’m doing!)
* contingent of course on in-person races starting up again, travel restrictions, LO’s temperament, and other factors, but I sincerely hope it will be possible....
Background: I’m in my late 20’s, female, married, Canadian, and pregnant (due in late April). It snows here for approximately 5-6 months of the year, so the treadmill is my friend/frenemy.
My running journey started about 3 years ago now. I should say restarted because I’ve had a love-hate relationship with running since I was 13. Starting in late 2017 I did the whole “run 1 minute/walk 1 minute” program, working up my run intervals until I was “comfortable” running for 30 minutes.
DH decided he wanted to run the WDW Marathon 2020, and (not wanting to miss out on a shiny medal) I decided to challenge myself to the 10K (5k being my longest distance previously). I won’t lie, I was also really looking forward to the Minnie medal, but Oswald’s fine I guess.
I completed the MW 10K just under 80 minutes - without any character stops (as you can see, I’m not fast). But I ran the whole thing (except water stops, because I am not coordinated enough to drink out of those little cups while running).
Pre-pregnancy, I ran 3-4 times a week. Morning sickness wiped me out pretty early and I didn’t feel up to running once I hit the second trimester, knowing that I hadn’t run in almost 8 weeks. I do yoga and strength training, and some occasional cycling. My indoor cycling has definitely increased in volume the last few months. I’m also trying to incorporate some treadmill walking to keep me sane.
What’s the plan? I keep thinking about the half distance and it seems like the logical progression from the 10k, but I just haven’t been sure about it. But creating goals for 2021 made me realize that my goal isn’t really just for this year, it’s more long-term getting back to where I was (and hopefully a better runner). If you’re on the Running Thread, you might remember that this summer I asked:
For those of you who have done a half or marathon, what was your inspiration or motivation? Or did you always just assume you’d do it? How did you decide to “go the distance”?
And wow! You did not disappoint, gave me lots of advice and points to consider. With every race in the foreseeable future canceled I wasn’t in a rush to decide, but then DH suggested that the half at either 2023 MW or Princess Weekend might be good motivation for me, postpartum. Little One will be fairly little but it could be a fun trip*.
Besides, I hear running through the castle is pretty awesome!
So this is my journey as I go forward. I don’t promise to be interesting, but I will be genuine.
If you read any or all of this feel free to come along for the ride. Comments are definitely welcome (because let’s be real, I have no clue what I’m doing!)
* contingent of course on in-person races starting up again, travel restrictions, LO’s temperament, and other factors, but I sincerely hope it will be possible....