Running and things related (treadmill adventures)

So, I promised this information to ya...but it is a little boring.  I broke down and joined the gym shortly after finding out about the "bun in the oven."  I knew my trail running adventures would be limited and running with my princess would be more challenging, especially since she's getting bigger and I'm getting slower. Plus, the weather just hadn't been very sunny and I was beginning to get so irritable with my lack of mileage!!!

Cece loves the gym "kidz club" because her cousins play there too and our friend and neighbor works there, which makes it not such a "frightening" drop-off situation.  It's turned into quite a peace of mind to know that she doesn't worry about where I am or when I will be back.  I've taken her on a little tour and showed her the treadmill and where it is located.  Now, she asks me how many miles I ran on the treadmill!! She knows that the teachers can call me and I can come right into the kidz club if she needs me to!!! I had to help her in the potty once, so she saw how it works!! It's become such a blessing.  We've never been able to leave her with anyone other than family for almost an entire year...so this feels like a bit of freedom and I don't have a tremendous amount of guilt!!! Haleluja!!!!

I'm 10 weeks along and my body is slowly getting used to the extra blood flow while running.  I feel stronger when I run because I'm not so weirded out by my slower pace and just start out slower and warm up longer.  By 6 miles, I can begin to hit a 8:30-9 minute mile.  Now...that is my normal pace if I'm on pavement and NOT prego.  I was really excited that I was able to run 13 miles on the dreadmill for my long run last weekend.  I managed to log about 30 miles for the week!!! My pace is definitely slower, but it's been nice to be in a controlled environment and be able to stop and go pee in a bathroom and not have to find a bush every .5 a mile or so!!!!  The downside is that it is freakin' boring as all get out and I feel like a hamster on a wheel!!! Plus, not really enjoying the fact that the people on the machines behind me have to witness the jiggle on frequent basis.  There is a little more forgiveness in that area when you're running on trails or pavement.    I miss the challenge of the dirt and rocks and the ESPECIALLY the DOWNHILL!!!! I just love the way the speed and exhilaration feels when your jamming down a rocky, twisty, steep section of a trail.  It shakes you up a bit, but the fancy footwork and  thrill of it all makes me feel alive!!!!

So, I will continue to burn up the treadmill and climb the stair master to my hearts content. There is safety in knowing that I can stop when I need to and pee when I have to.  And  I will enjoy the beautiful weather when it shows it's smiling face by going out on a beautiful run (maybe once a week)....the temptation to hit the trail before I get to darn big in the abdomen area that my balance becomes an issue is overwhelming..!!!!!!

On another beautiful note....My sweet girl ran her first running race on Sunday April 10!!! The day after my scheduled 50 miler (American River 50) was supposed to happen for me....the day I trained for  for months and miles.......Cece "competed" in her very own fun run!!! It was amazing...the race was cute...but I was just amazed by her!!! She was so excited and I could see a little nervousness on her face as we neared the starting line.  Her age division (4 and under) allowed parents to run with kiddos...so we could just see parents' butts in front of us.  I tried to video the whole race, while I ran behind her and cheered for her.  She got a litte anxious and began to stop running cuz she couldn't see me next to her at one point.  I began to shout "Go Cece, Go!! Go Cece Go!!" and she sped up and never looked back as long as she heard my voice!!!! What a champ!!!

Aaron kept teasing me about me living vicariously through our 3 year old daughter~~!!! Yes, it is true.  I was so excited for her to feel the excitement...so in that regard...YEP!!!  She knows all about races and the details like numbers or bibs....camelbacks, GU and carbloading... and believe me...she ate her share of doughnuts before the race!!! She requested them the week previously and already had her mind set on them!!! She said "my body needs energy Mommy and I'm kinda newvous about my race." A girl after my own heart!!!

My next dr. appointment is April 22.  In the meantime gonna do my best to stay prego and be a happier, more joyful Mommy and wifey.  We are settling into this prego business and are all getting rather excited!