This was another good week of running, despite the never-ending humidity. Also, this weekend marked the halfway point of my pregnancy! Although I have a feeling the second half will be harder than the first. December still feels SO far away, so at least this makes me feel like I’ve reached a big milestone!
Running for Two: Halfway There!
As I have said before, I really hope I am still running this fall to enjoy the cooler weather. I don’t think we have had a break in the humidity in a good month or more. Every day the morning humidity has been at least 97%. At this point I sort of feel like I’m used to it, but it doesn’t make it any more enjoyable! While I love summer running, I also appreciate a break from the heat and humidity once in a while.
Here’s how week 19 looked:
Monday: 5 miles with hills + Mobility
I was excited to be able to cover 5 miles on this run. With limited time on the weekday mornings, 5 miles takes me much longer than it used to (especially if I stop to walk at all). I managed to run the whole time without stopping, and even did a hilly route!
Tuesday: 20 minutes spin bike + Strength training
It had been awhile since I rode on my spin bike. It’s a good way to shake out my legs and warm them up for a strength training session, but I’m just not feeling it for a “workout” these days.
Wednesday: 4.5 mile fartlek run
I’ve been bored of running the same pace day after day so I changed things up a bit.
1 mile warm up
1,2,3 minutes hard with same amount of time recovery
5 x 30 seconds hard with 30 seconds recovery
1 mile cool down
Thursday: Strength training + 3 treadmill miles
This was my last day of Phase 7 of my strength training plan! I was also in the mood to run so I got on the treadmill for 3 miles. It was my first time running on there in over a month and there was so much sweat!
Friday: 2.5 really easy miles + Yoga
Once again I was in the mood to run but I kept the pace REALLY easy and only did 2.5 miles. When I got back I did some yoga.
Saturday: 12 miles
I got out later than I would have liked for this run which meant I was not only dealing with the humidity but also the sun by the second half. Luckily I brought my Camelbak which has been a lifesaver this summer. It is hard running with it in the beginning because it adds weight but I am always glad to have lots of cold water with me!
As I said on Instagram I am pretty sure I splashed people with sweat as I ran by them. Lovely, right?
Sunday: Rest
I felt like I did not recover as well from my long run this week. Last week I ran 11 miles and felt pretty much fine. This week I did 12 and really felt it the rest of the weekend. I am thinking there are a few factors that played into it:
-running 4 days in a row leading up to this run
-not sleeping well the night before
-last week I laid outside for a few hours after my run. This week we drove to Annapolis and walked around the mall looking at baby furniture and maternity clothes
-it was hotter and more humid than last week, plus I got out later
So moving forward I will try to learn from this. I felt good during the run, it was just afterwards that my legs were sore and I was more tired than I would have expected. (Then again, work has been busy and I haven’t been sleeping well so that could be why I am tired!)
How were your workouts last week?
Who else feels like the humidity is just never-ending?
Ever splash people you ran past with your sweat?
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Sounds like you are doing well! The humidity really has been intense-even here in Maine. Best wishes as you continue running for two!
Thanks! It seems like the humidity has been bad lately just about everywhere.
Wow you are doing awesome! The humidity here has been miserable too, I’m ready for fall running. Happy halfway point!
As much as I love summer running I think I’m ready for a break from it at this point!
I am amazed you are able to do all that you do at 20 weeks! Although we started last week with some cooler mornings, the heat really built up with a vengeance last week ending with a few triple digit days. Fall running is going to feel fantastic!
I usually don’t mind the heat too much but the humidity has just been unbearable. You are right that fall running will feel amazing!
Halfway is so exciting! Saturday was just rough for a long run with the humidity. I always tend to feel my long run if I’m on my feet a lot afterwards
Agreed, I think I would have felt much better if I could have relaxed the rest of the day!
Wow you’re already halfway through your pregnancy? Time really flies!
I have no words for the weather on Saturday – it was just flat out rough!
Lately it feels like each day is hotter and more humid than the one before!
You are running so strong! I remember weeks 18-25 being the sweet spot with running. and yes, the cooler weather will feel amazing!!
I totally see how this is the sweet spot of running while pregnant! Hopefully as it gets a little harder the weather will be improving.
Bored with doing the same pace is what started July’s speed training. I found I really enjoy intervals because I’m not thinking about the whole distance, but rather that interval’s distance. I feel you on sweat splash, also crowded events where brushing up against someone = sweat brush. Ick.
The sweat really is pretty gross, especially when its not your own sweat!
You had an awesome week, I’m glad running is going so well for you, especially in the miserable heat and humidity!!
The one thing I don’t miss about running right now is all the SWEAT, lol!
Haha this is probably a good time to be taking a break, especially since you don’t really like running in the heat!
My last long run was 12 miles, and I felt it all weekend too! Of course, I’m not pregnant – so you’re a super hero in my book! Glad to see you are feeling good. The humidity is in full force here for sure! Blah. It made for a very tough run at my triathlon yesterday for sure.
The humidity seems to be bad everywhere lately! I hope the weather improves a bit soon.
It’s pretty awesome that you’ve been able to run so well this far–heck you’re running better than most of us and we’re not pregnant!
I think a huge part of it for me is the mindset. I really didn’t know what to expect with running while pregnant so now I am so happy to be running at all that I am loving it- even if the weather is awful.
You’re doing so well! I do hope you get to enjoy running in the cooler months this fall. I do remember last year having a VERY hot September and it remained pretty warm well into October. (But I suppose if you ran in the morning it would be cooler, I’m not a morning runner).
Yes I remember the Baltimore Running Festival being in the high 80s, and that was mid-October! Hopefully we have a cooler fall this year.
Wow, impressive work even without there being two of you along for the ride! I get worried when I run past someone that there’s a kind of Linus-from-Peanuts fug around me, perhaps some small flies, ewww they go. Probably not true but it does worry me. I don’t THINK I’ve splashed a person with sweat but I’ve dripped on the cat at home!
Haha I wonder if your cat realized it was sweat!
I’m just super impressed you are running at any distance in any weather at 20 weeks pregnant. I hope things continue to go well for you. Having lower humidity will definitely help as you go through the remaining weeks. I don’t pass people to fling sweat on. But I definitely could! Thanks for linking.
I am definitely looking forward to the days when we have less humidity! It has to cool off eventually, right?
That’s awesome how well your running is going! It was humid here last week but thankfully this week has been more pleasant. I definitely feel more tired on my long run if I run for several consecutive days leading up to it!
I was surprised with how it affected me but I really think it was a combination of things. Although resting the day before a long run does usually help my legs to feel more fresh!
Running in the heat is hard enough and then adding pregnancy to the mix makes it even harder! You look wonderful – keep running smart and hydrating! My third baby was born last November and he was my first all-summer-long pregnancy. I drank a bunch of water and was thankful for the cooler Fall weather to come! I’m excited to follow your running and baby journey. Baby/pregnancy updates are my favorite :))) (I may or may not have baby fever setting in again… it’s dangerous!)
I am hoping that it cools off by the time I start to get really uncomfortable! While its definitely not easy running while pregnant in the summer, its probably better to be 5 months pregnant now than 8-9!
I love that you’re keeping so active. I have a friend who was trying to get back into running and when she found out that she was pregnant, she was like ” oh well, I guess I won’t be running for a while” … and I was like WHY??
Kudos to you 🙂
I guess that everyone is different! For me it’s felt really good to keep up with running, but I’ve heard it was really hard for others.