It was a typical week for me lately, save for yesterday. We piled the whole family into the car and headed to our local Y for their annual fundraising 5k. Although I am far from PR or even respectable racing shape (relative, of course) I couldn’t resist participating in this race to support the Y which offers my family so much and give my registration dollars to a great cause. more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – 21 Weeks
Just a few days until the 5 month mark. It really is flying by. Baby is growing leaps and bounds and so are my big kiddos. They each got a pair of their first real running shoes and they call them their “really fast shoes.” It’s so cute. They wear them every chance they get to demonstrate how fast they are. This will get put to the test this coming more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – Weeks 19 and 20
I was working on last week’s training log and then the bombs hit and then my training log seemed like the dumbest thing on earth to spend any time on. I just couldn’t deal with it. And even this week, as the other Salty Bloggers have noted in their own logs, it still feels so inconsequential. But, as Mint said, the show must go on. In the face of all more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – Week 18
Baby is rolling over and jumping in her little jumperoo thing and playing in the exersaucer. She plays with toys and interacts with us. It’s awesome! It’s a little sad in that my youngest is no longer that blobby newborn that I can place on my bed and trust she’ll be there when I get back. But, she’s developing perfectly and for that, I am so grateful! As for me, more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – Week 17
This was a weird week. At the beginning of the week I felt really blah. I felt unusually tired and unmotivated. I was really down about things and didn’t feel any of the usual joy I feel about spending time with the kids or *gasp* running. I even emailed Clove mid-run on Monday while I was nursing the baby to report that even a run wasn’t improving my mood. What’s more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – Week 16
Baby is getting so big. I feel kind of weird still considering myself in the postpartum period with this giant rolly baby bouncing in her bounceroo already! But I definitely am. I still have a long way to go to get back in shape. It seems to take longer with each pregnancy, but seeing as this is the last one, I can be patient! As for my running, I’ve been more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – Week 15
Around 15 weeks babies get simultaneously awesome and difficult. Baby is so sweet and cuddly and she’s just starting to play. She’s so much fun to hang out with! When she’s not being all fussy, that is. She’s a little more clingy lately and much more ornery and demanding when she’s ready to sleep. It’s a little tough because I can’t rearrange life to her schedule with the other two, more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – 14 Weeks
I hate the daylight savings weekend. The hour I lost was for sleep, so I am really pooped. Forgive me if it shows in my writing! Baby is 14 weeks old. She is getting big and extra adorable. I took her grocery shopping with me today and put her in the baby bjorn facing out. She loved watching all the activity! She still hasn’t rolled over yet, even with her more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – Week 13
My littlest babe is 3 months! 3 MONTHS! It sounds so mature. She’s working really hard to roll over. She hasn’t made it all the way yet, but she’s getting close. She’s now consistently sleeping for 7 – 8 hours at a time. Wow, is that nice! This week, particularly the end was a bit trying with all three kids sick. They all have some nasty cold. Luckily, the baby more » Read more
Salty’s Postpartum Running Update – 12 Weeks
If I worked, I’d probably be freaking out about my maternity leave ending today. I remember going back after my first and how conflicted I felt. On one hand, I was excited to get to put on big girl clothes, hang out with grown-ups and challenging my brain with grown-up stuff. On the other hand, I didn’t feel ready to be away from my son for such long periods each more » Read more