Sunday was the group run and, unfortunately, most of the members couldn't make it. We had a strong group of four, though, who all got out there and enjoyed some sunny -- if a little windy -- miles. Suzy and Darlene ran together and I lead Jen on a run/walk (Jen is one of the moms who just started running 4 weeks ago).
Since I was doing a 3-mile run/walk, I got to the park early and ran 3 miles before meeting the group so I could get in a total of 6 miles for the day. I'm glad I did because I feel it is still important for me to extend my distance and breaking it into two runs actually works well.
Out on the run/walk with Jen, I feel like I had a true "coaching" moment. I recognized that Jen was pushing her pace both during the warm-up walk and in the first running interval. So I slowed her down and we talked about why starting slowly is important and she had a much better run than she had anticipated. In fact, because I had put 5 minute running intervals on her schedule, she'd been a little nervous at the start and wasn't expecting success. But she got it! She ran the entire plan and, at the end said, "I didn't feel like I was going to die!"
And that's a good thing :-)
Here we all are post-run:
Jen, me, Suzy, DarleneYou can totally see that I am going to need some maternity gear really soon!
Speaking of gear, I have a sports bra giveaway going on here. (A new, larger sports bra is the one thing I've already moved onto.) Go check it out!
Speaking of gear, I have a sports bra giveaway going on here. (A new, larger sports bra is the one thing I've already moved onto.) Go check it out!
Congrats! Sounds like a really great opportunity to teach someone to like running :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! I feel like I should take a drive along the Thruway and meet up with you guys sometime!
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You are not wimpy--a nap is what your body needed and you listened. That's smart in my book!
ReplyDeleteTake naps when you need them. Enjoy them. Savor them. Why? You are pregnant and you need to take care of yourself; running can wait. Everyone did great yesterday! I loved Jen's "I didn't feel like I was going to die!" comment!
ReplyDeleteNothing wimpy about naps - I should take them more often! And with the weather it looked like you had, nothing like a run with three other friends.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun run! You look awesome...positively glowing.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the run this weekend, and awesome that you were able to coach one of your ladies. Glad hse had a great run! Starting slow is KEY!
ReplyDeleteNice! 6 miles is awesome. I think your idea of splitting up the miles is a great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go!!! When I was pregnant I think the nap would have won too! Have a wonderful week :)
ReplyDeleteNaps are a must-do for you right now, gotta get that baby some rest!! YOu guys look great and so happy :). Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteNapping is good. Period!
ReplyDeleteAre there maternity running clothes? Just wondering. I know there are a lot of pregnant women running but I have never seen adds for clothes for pregnant athletes.
Even though it seems silly I would like to come for a weekend run with your group this summer. It would be a long drive but I could combine it with shopping!
ReplyDeleteI agree, sometimes we need to change our running plans to rest up so we can run better and longer another day!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to hear about your running group! Great job coach!
Yay for you. And YAY for naps! Lucky you..... it looks like a fun group to run with. :)
ReplyDeleteummm. if you need maternity running clothes then i feel like i ought to get them too (and i'm NOT pregnant!) lol. i have a little trouble getting rid of the flab in the belly-region from all the m&m's... :(
ReplyDeleteso yeah, you look great to me!
Great job on the run and way to take that coaching opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI had a much-needed nap win out yesterday over a couple hours of work... not sure if that's better or worse than it winning out over a run :)
ReplyDeleteI love naps <3
ReplyDeleteNaps are good.
ReplyDeleteGreat coaching moment. I wish someone had explained that to me earlier on...
Great job on the group run! It really is great to hear that Jen was able to run that interval run! You are a great coach and have so much to teach!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great weekend. Napping and running are two of my favorite things!
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Way to go with the group run! You are shaping up to be a great coach!
ReplyDeleteNaps are good! And that sounds like an awesome way to get into running (rather than my painful introduction, of running as far as I could each day until I fell over, heh).
ReplyDeleteYou look great, wouldn't even know you were pregnant from the pic. Heading over to enter the giveaway because I could def. use another bra!
I'm so impressed you have the energy to run while preggers! I was able to walk through my entire first pregnancy, but the following two pregnancies made running difficult, and I missed it soooo much.
ReplyDeleteI know you're tired now, but think how much more tired you'd be if you didn't exercise!
Nice job!
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