It feels so weird to try to do a weekly wrap post after taking a week off and being on a totally different workout schedule! The past 2-3 weeks have been all over the place, but I’ve continued to get in my workouts. The only thing I’ve been skipping is the spin bike, which I’m totally ok with. I’m trying to just enjoy running while it’s still feeling good! I figured I would recap weeks 17 and 18 in today’s post.
Running for Two: Weeks 17 and 18
I’ve been hearing that the beginning of the second trimester is the best time of pregnancy, and as of right now I’d have to agree. Since around week 13 or 14 I’ve had more energy, no more nausea, and really I don’t even feel pregnant right now! While I do notice my belly is a little bigger, it’s not enough to make workouts more challenging. I’ve still been slower but I think that’s to be expected, and I’m totally ok with that! I’d rather be running slowly than not running at all.
When I left off in my last weekly wrap, I was in Florida for a long weekend. I came back Sunday night (and had run 3 days in a row). Our flight on Sunday was cancelled and we have to get on a different, later flight, with a connection in Atlanta. So we ended up getting home after 9pm instead of around 3 as planned. I took Monday as a rest day which worked out well.
I felt like week 17 was spent playing catch-up on life and trying to prepare for my next trip, so there wasn’t much running. I knew I would need to get in my strength training because it just doesn’t happen when I’m away. We left early Saturday morning to drive to the Jersey Shore with my family, so no long run happened that weekend.
Then during week 18 my mileage jumped to 30 miles. Actually, if you count the week from Sunday to Saturday I did 35 miles in those 7 days. Between the two weeks, my mileage averages out to what I usually do.
Week 17
Monday: Rest day
Tuesday: Strength training
Wednesday: 4 miles + mobility
Thursday: Strength training
Friday: 3 miles + mobility
Saturday: 15 minute walk + yoga
Sunday: 5 miles
Total: 12 miles
Week 18
Monday: 3.5 miles
Tuesday: 6 miles
Wednesday: 4.5 miles
Thursday: Strength training
Friday: 11 miles
Saturday: 5 miles + strength training
Sunday: yoga
Total: 30 miles
I got in one run on the actual beach while I was at the shore. The rest of the days were just too windy or wet. However, in general we lucked out with the weather. It rained the day I got there and the day I left (Wednesday) but I still got in 3 sunny days at the pool/beach.
Apparently there had been a ton of rain in Baltimore while I was gone so I was glad to have missed that. I thought all the rain would cool things off, but it really didn’t help. It seems like this summer we have storms almost every day but the humidity still sticks around.
Now I have a few weeks of no traveling which should be nice. (Although like I said on Friday, I’ve really enjoyed my flat running routes while traveling!) As much as I feel like there is SO long to go before my due date in December, I also feel like there is so much going on and so much to do that the time is going to fly by. I really can’t believe it’s already going to be August this week!
Do you like taking a rest day after getting home late?
Do you like to run on the sand when you are at the beach?
How have your workouts been lately?
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I feel like taking a rest after traveling no matter what time I get home, it’s just harder to let it happen if I didn’t get home late 😉
Glad you’re feeling well and running is good!
Its always hard to get back into the swing of things after being away, so a rest day can be a nice way to ease back into things!
If I get home late I will either take a rest day or workout later in the day. It all depends on how tired I am and if I think my body needs the break or not. I’m glad you’re feeling better in your pregnancy right now and running is going well!
Sometimes its nice to get in a workout after getting back from vacation, but other times I feel like I need some extra rest!
That’s awesome that you’re feeling better now that you’re in the 2nd trimester. You’ve been doing a fabulous job of getting in workouts, especially running!
Thanks! I’m hoping this continues for awhile longer!
Hooray for feeling good and making the most of it! Those beach pics are gorgeous. I enjoy short sand runs. Mostly sprints. Hate it when late/cancelled flights mess up travel.
It’s nice to run in the sand but it can definitely be challenging!
I’m still amazed that you’re running, much less running in the heat. You look great!!!
Thank you! I hope I am still running in the fall so I can take advantage of the cooler temps.
Wow! Logging 35 miles in a week while pregnant is impressive! Great job. I hate running on the sand. It is very challenging and give your calves and extra workout.
Thanks! Luckily the sand where I ran is pretty packed so it’s not as challenging as it could be. Still a good lower leg workout though!
35 miles is very impressive – I’m so glad you have extra energy and aren’t experiencing fatigue. I also enjoyed the 2nd trimester. Have you started to feel baby kicks yet?
Thanks! Yes, I have a little bit! I started to notice it around the end of 16 weeks. Not super strong yet but I definitely feel something!
That’s awesome how well the second trimester is going for you! I enjoy a rest day after a long day of travel, especially because it always feels like there’s so much to do already on less sleep.
Yep that’s so true! It’s nice to enjoy a rest day while also catching up on other things.
It’s wonderdul to hear you are feeling well and running is comfortable and enjoyable. I’ve never been to the Jersey Shore but your pic is stunning. Our beaches are very fluffy and not conducive for running. At least, not for me and my ankles. Thanks for linking!
When I run on the beach the tide is pretty low so I can run on some of the packed, wet sand which is easier. Otherwise I don’t think I could do it on the soft sand!
I definitely take a rest day. Traveling is stressful for me, and I feel drained when I get home. I’m taking a vacation day after I get back from Alaska so I can relax a little bit more and get some errands done before going back to work.
I love taking an extra day off of work after vacation. It definitely helps me ease back into being home!
Traveling wears me out, so yes, I always take a rest day. And I absolutely love running on the beach …barefoot! There’s just something so relaxing about feeling that sand between my toes while running.
The second trimester was always the best for all three of my pregnancies! Enjoy this time …it is so special!
I actually haven’t tried barefoot running on the beach (other than some strides after my run when I ran in Hawaii a few years ago). I do love the feeling on the sand on my feet though!
Glad you are feeling so good! I found running on the beach to be super challenging. I just got back from a week in Mexico, and I didn’t even run on the beach this trip! I didn’t want to have sore calves 🙂
I think it really depends on what the sand is like! I find that I can do it at the Jersey shore because the sand by the water is pretty packed down. The hardest part for me is walking through the soft sand to get to the harder sand where I run!
Great job making everything work & powering through your workouts. So impressive!
We ran a race in the sand once….I wanted to die. Who knew it was about 4x harder than running on the road lol!
Wow a race in the sand sounds so tough! I always run so much slower in the sand.
Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, I am so glad you are managing to run! That will keep you strong during pregnancy but you will bounce back so much faster when Baby arrives. I was so unfit for both my pregnancies and I always said that I would only have a third IF I was fit and strong. It makes things that much easier. I am so excited for you!
Thank you! I am really grateful to still be able to run and work out and I really hope I can continue to do those things!