2 weeks post partum

So much has gone on in the last 2 weeks. Its amazing how a little newborn can change your perspective on everything!! Its been a long time since we had a newborn in the house!! 9 years to be exact!

I have had a mixture of emotions. Happiness, sadness. Feelings of worry. So normal after delivery.

I have been trying to get to know my baby. He is on his own schedule and I need to follow. We have had our moments of crying all day, not sleeping at night. But, we get through it and tomorrow is another day to start all over!!

I have been doing great with the exercise. I am at 30 min of walking briskly at a 3.5 mph pace at a relatively good incline on the treadmill. I even got on the spin bike a few times this week. Trying to go every other day for the next few weeks as I still have some nagging in the back and groin!! I even tried a few minutes of running but I definately can tell you I need a supportive bra to do that at this time!

I have started to incorporate some strength training with resistance bands this week as well to help tone up.

I am down 22 pounds already which is great! I have about 20 to go before Im at my pre pregnancy weight but I can definately tell my body has changed tremendously since birth.

I also signed up for my first "race" of the 2013 season which I am so excited about! Tipp Hill 4 mile run on March 3 2013. That is about 10 weeks out from birth. We will see how I do!!


Happy Training!!

Christmas Baby and New Year goals

Its been a while since I posted and alot has happened!! I was anxiously waiting the arrival if my baby boy who decided to enter this world 9 days late on Christmas afternoon! My water broke around 2AM and our precious baby boy entered the world at 1:54PM. It was an intense labor full of many ups and downs but in the end it was all worth it to see his beautiful face beside me and my honey crying as his eyes met his son. I would do it all over again! (maybe in a few years if my honey is up to it!! Wink Wink). Although I do like that I can actually breathe better, sleep on my belly and Shave my legs!! The small things in life right?!!

Recovery has been faster than my first delivery and I can say that some of this is definately from being active throughout my pregnancy. Heck, I even ran a little Christmas eve to try and get the baby moving!!!
I have had some back spasms as they stuck me a few times in the back for my epidural. Grrrr. I was planning on going all natural but believe me, it got bad pretty quickly when they started Pitocin on me due to finding meconium in my water. I was contracting every minute without a break, turned the pitocin off within a half hour and I was progressing rapidly on my own. Au naturale....PAAA!!!

I have thought about my New Year goals this year. I have decided to take a step back and really focus on health, clean eating and being fit this year. Just keeping it simple. I will be doing a few sprint tris, Running races, maybe cycling races but all in all I want to just focus on getting in at least 30min to 1 hour daily of exercise. I have been truelly getting burned from the racing scene with people comparing times and how you did. I just want to keep it fun and not care about hitting that mile in 7-8 min or swimmin a 800 in 12 min.. I just want to be happy in the skin Im in and feel good!!
So with that being said, right now goals have shifted to shedding the excess baby weight. (Yes, I gained 40 lbs!! ) clean eating and staying active on a daily basis.

Im going to enjoy all the cuddle time I can with my baby Boy!! Love the baby soft skin and the baby smell!!! Im so in love!!

Happy Training!!

6 weeks and counting!

Whats been happening?!! I haven't been blogging much because of the Preganacy!

I am 6 weeks away and counting down to the birth of my baby Damon!!! I am feeling huge these days, getting short of breath and minor aches and pains here and there.

I did receive my Syrathon Medal and Shirt!! Yes, I stayed active all summer long, running anywhere from 5ks to 10miles. It was a toughy at the end but managed to get 27.3 miles in racing done!!

I have now been slightly running but more walking and cross training. My belly has gotten too big to even feel comfortable on my bike anymore.

We did some pregnancy pics with my honey who is a photographer! I love them completely!!

I am itching to race again and pretty much have the next year racing schedule complete. I have been really thinking about doing some more Road Bike racing this upcoming year because I just love to draft and bike!!

I do have Tupper Lake on Tap and am nervous that I wont be ready in time but one day at a time!! It will be a challenge but I think it will be manageable!!

Happy Training!!

"Running" a 5K at 31 weeks!

Last week I ran my last 5K to earn my Syrathon Medal!! Yay me!! I ran a total of 26.2 miles to get the medal this summer on paper. I ran more than that, but it feels good to stay motivated throughout your pregnancy.

Last week was a very trying "race" for me. It had a few hills from one of the toughest runs in CNY, the Mountain goat!!! It also was a rainy, chilly mess. I really struggled with heart rate and breathing. Its getting to the point where my runs are really slowing down and are a little more cumbersome these days. Im glad I had my good friend running with me to keep me company

Last weeks race was A run for their lives, this event benefits the Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund and brings runners through Thornden Park, University Neighborhoods, and along the Connective Corridor! There is a 15K and 5K.


It was nice to see people I haven't seen in a while. It was also nice of all the surprised looks and great jobs I got!! It kept me moving to the finish even with the ran and chill!!

At the end was hot chocolate and a pumpkin muffin. I was in heaven since everything pumpkin seems to suit my fancy lately!!

Counting down the weeks when I will see my precious little one!! Im so excited I cannot wait!!

Happy Training!

27 weeks down, 13 to go!!

I am almost in my third trimester!! Its all going to fly from here Im sure! I have been a bit antsy to get back into the racing scene, dreaming of what running race will start my season next year. I do have a few of my Tri-Races deferred until next year which will definately have me motivated come the New Year!

I am having fun just enjoying that I can still do a little running, biking and swimming. I still try to keep at least 40min-1 hour workoutd 5-6 days a week depending on my energy level. I have had some not so good days with Round Ligament pain and a vaso-vagal episode. But its been a great pregnancy so far! I have not had any swelling or leg cramping like I did with my daughter which seems to amaze me. I also haven't gained as much which is a big plus!

My Big girl has entered Level 4 Gymnastics. Which means 3 hours, 3 days a week plus meets. Its going to be a tiring year!! Oh boy! I think about it though and it gives me plenty of time to get in a workout here and there. She also started playing the flute, and let me tell you, its been about 4 hours listening to her toot, tooting. She also cant wait to be a Big Sister!! Its been almost 9 years!! She is going to be a great help to me Im sure.

I have opted out of the Syrathon race this weekend. Its 4 miles and kind of hilly. I think I could do it, but after this week I've had, I am going to rest and help my Big girl with a school project about nature! Its going to be a lot of fun Im sure.

Next up for me will be the Breast Cancer run next month. I only have 2 miles left to get that Syrathon Medal!! Even if I have to walk the run, I will get that medal!! :)

27 weeks!

Syrathon #5 at 24 weeks

Sunday was the 5th Syrathon race. This late summer run launches from the Syracuse Inner Harbor and visits Leavenworth Park and the Creekwalk. Proceeds benefit the Inner Wealth Initiative, a collaborative and grass-roots movement intended to enhance the mental health and wellness of children and families throughout our communities.

I have to say it was a pretty flat and fast course, but fast is not my game at 24 weeks pregnant!!

I was excited that I would be racing with my honey as this was the first run we have actually done together in quite some time due to both our racing schedules. He decided he was going to run it with me, but I knew that would last long!

We met up with our friends and were off to the Inner harbor around 8am. Quick stop at Dunkin for the friends and we were there by 8:20AM. We went and got our Shirt, which was the brightest orange I've ever seen, and our race bib.

Andy ran it all back to the car while we looked around at the tents. We saw Otto the Orange. The SU mascot making everyone laugh as he was copying people streching and running. I believe he actually ran some or all of the race as well!!

The heat and mugginess started to pick up and I could tell that I would have a little harder time running in the heat. I did bring my own water bottle to keep hydrated throughout the run. We started the first mile all together..me, my honey and friend (who shouldn't have been running due to a back injury!!). Finally I said I needed to slow down a bit as we were under 10 min miles and I coud feel I was getting out of breath.

This is when my honey left us on our own!! ha ha!! I wished him luck and he ended up with a great run despite his first mile with me!!

The clock ticked on, the race got hotter, I had to stop about 3 times. I was happy I made it to the finish in 34:40! Its hard being slow!

All in all, a great race through the city of Syracuse!!

After the race we sat and ate the post race grub, then we were off to a great picnic with friends from the CNY Tri Club with Dinasour BBQ for lunch!! YUM!

Inner Harbor

My King and Me!!

At the start of the race!!

Fininshing with M

Syrathon Run #4, Valley Nature 4 miler

Last weekend, at 22 weeks pregnant, I ran the Valley Nature Run in the Park 4 miler. My daughter wanted to join too and since Im not running fast these days I let her join me!

At 22 weeks with my daughter

My friend was also diong the race with her husband. It was nice that she was going to run the race with me due to her back was just not up to par after pulling it the week before.

We arrived a little early to sign the little one up, look at the Fleet feet tent and put our names in the prize giveaway.

It was a little race compared to others I have done. Only a mere 221 people raced this day.

The day started off slightly cooler than the days have been, but I could feel as the hour before the race went by that it was starting to get warmer.

The race started and ended at the same place. It took you through some of the streets of Syracuse, and into a little wooded area then back to the finish. The first 2 miles were pretty flat with a couple of rolling hills. There was hardly any shade and it was getting hotter by the minute. Around mile 1 my daughter decided she was going to slow down. I told her to keep going. I wanted to see if she could push herself with me not being by her side. I know. tough love. But hey, she needs it at this time.

We made our way into a trail around mile 2. It was a tough little trail! a couple steeper climbs, full of roots and rocks! Im glad I wore my trail shoes for that part! I started to get a little cooler in the trail. Thank god for some shade! I actually started feeling good right around here.

As we made our way out of the trail about a mile later, it was pretty much downhill to the finish line. I made my way around the last mile in 8 min!! wow! See, I still have some of it in pregnancy too!! ha ha!

I finished the race in 50 min, With some walking, stopping to look for my daughter, and just plain enjoying myself!! I love not having any time goals or competition!! :)

My daughter finished up right after me! I was surprised to see her so quickly!! She placed 2nd in her AG and I couldn't be prouder that she was out there doing it...Without me!!

After we had popcicles and Free Ice cream courtesy of the Ice cream shop across the street!! YUMMY!

Feeling stron before the race!

After the race all hot and sweaty with M

Looking tired but happy!!