This feels like a good time to start a little "pregnancy taper", or just gradually cutting back on my running as I progress further into my pregnancy. I hit 30 weeks yesterday and have been noticing that my paces are slower and running just seems to be feeling a little harder overall. Now, the first 4 runs of the week were in ridiculous humidity so that is probably partly to blame. Even still, it's probably not a bad idea ... Read the Post...
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The Humidity Just Won’t Quit & Baby Shower Weekend
It feels like the humidity just won't quit around here. Even on the days that are slightly cooler, the humidity is still there. It's the second week in October and I haven't even worn a long-sleeved shirt yet once for a run! Why does it always feel like the seasons linger when we are ready for the next one? I'm sure if next April/May are cold I'm going to be wishing for warm weather. It also makes me worried that we are ... Read the Post...
Month in Review: September 2018
I think it's especially hard to believe that September is over already because it's still felt like August for pretty much the entire month. While I do love summer weather I have pretty much been over the humidity for a few weeks now. We also had quite a bit of rain this month. Luckily it didn't impact my running too much. Let's take a look back on how September went. Here are my other monthly check-ins from this ... Read the Post...
Weird Things About Running While Pregnant & Weekly Wrap
This weekend I couldn't help but thinking about some of the weird things about running while pregnant. Maybe I'm just starting to notice a difference now as I've entered my third trimester. For the most part I felt pretty normal running during the second trimester, although I was much slower. The first few months of pregnancy were a real struggle. I could barely run for more than a few minutes at a time! Weird things ... Read the Post...