Lily
Just to finish up with a walk...
- Site:
- http://abcsofagirlslife.blogspot.com/
- Miles:
- 1152 total / 7 in 2012
- Goal:
To get back into running after giving birth to my son Lucas Dean on 15 September 2011! 5K PR- 29:59; 1/2 Marathon PR- 2:13:10; Marathon PR- 5:45:54! GO TEAM!
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good Treadmill. 2.4 mi 00:30 12:30 pace
Okay, so... technically, 9 minutes of this was power-walking, and the rest was slow running. Man, I need to get my motivation back. I cannot BELIEVE that only a year (plus a few months) ago, I ran ... read more
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Lucas and me in front of Starbucks today!!! His first time in the BOB without the stroller attachment. :)
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good Starbucks Saturday... 4 mi 01:10 17:30 pace
Kevin, Lucas, and I walked 4 miles today! It was his first time in the BOB without the carseat attachment. We went to Starbucks and had a nice time. :) Lucas was such a ham and kept smiling so much... read more
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Nice Job:
Awesome!!
16 days ago
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Great workout with the kiddos!
13 days ago • Like
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I don't need to work out. This guy keeps me busy enough as it is. :P
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Lord, do I remember those days! He is precious!!
about 1 month ago • Like
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What a sweet baby :)
about 1 month ago • Like
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Lily - things will get better soon and these tired and sleepless days will seem like they were short and not so bad. Your son is adorable and you should spend your time with him and not worrying about exercising if you really can't. It's important to get some "mommy time" too though. Take care!
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I think I've given up on doing any sort of physical activity- or at least, intentional physical activity like running, walking, or cycling. I feel so guilty, but I honestly am hardly eating, droppi... read more
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You will. Can you order a diaper service? Or use disposables some of the time? Maybe a friend or hubby can help with the laundry? And eating is VERY important, especially when you're a new mommy. I found that keeping really easy, handy snacks in the fridge like mini peppers, cheese sticks, grapes, whole wheat crackers, almonds, protein bars, etc., helped keep energy levels up and depression from setting in. It's not gourmet but it works in a pinch. It's tough being a first time mom. Hang in there!
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Love your new pic, by the way. :)
about 1 month ago • Like
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Thanks, Maria... but I don't even know how I could read. ;)
about 1 month ago • Like
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I've missed everyone here on Daily Mile, but... with a baby who still wakes up a few times at night, I just don't have the energy to run. Plus, during the day, my little guy needs entertainment, it... read more
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Take it easy Lily. The time will come. In the meantime, put your gorgeous boy in his buggy and just go for a walk. It will make you feel like you've done something and will be good for both of you. Enjoy him, he's beautiful.
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You may be tired, but exercising actually brings out the opposite if you do it regularly. Do not give up so easily. I have faith that you can get back out there. See if you can get a membership to a local Y and use the child care so you have some "You" time. Walking with the stroller is also a great way to get back out there too.
about 1 month ago • Like
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My son isn't in daycare, and I don't really trust childcare. And I've gone walking regularly, and it exhausts me. I get to the point where I'm frantic from being so tired. I guess I have given up for now. I wake up multiple times at night, and even walking makes me tired. I barely eat, so I don't think I'll be getting out there with the stroller anytime soon. It's just too difficult now.
about 1 month ago • Like
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alright To Parents' House... 4.2 mi 01:10 16:39 pace
Lucas and I walked to my parents' house because my sister is in town to visit us. He was asleep the entire time, but as soon as I took him out of the stroller, he started screaming and crying and w... read more
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Too bad about the screaming fit, but it's awesome he likes the stroller! Think of all the places you can go! And I totally feel ya on needing courage to pack the stroller up and go somewhere other than out the front door-it can be a bit exhausting hauling kids around, but it's almost always worth the effort to get out there and 'see the world'. Happy running! ;)
2 months ago • Like
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My kiddo was the opposite....I'd end up carrying him on walks/runs. Hated the stroller and the carseat, for that matter! Maybe you just found the key to his happiness! :)
2 months ago • Like
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Great going...Guess he is telling you he wants to be a runner too.
about 1 month ago • Like
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tired Dreadmill. 1.5 mi 00:17 11:20 pace
This is just depressing. Walked the first few minutes, ran the rest. I feel like crap, and I don't know when or if this is going to get better...
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Take is easy on yourself! It can take a long time to recover from giving birth! Just go slow and enjoy the time alone.
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Haha I don't go out. I just run on the treadmill with the baby in his bouncy seat. :P I'm hoping things will get better.
2 months ago • Like
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Nice Job:
Whoa! That's right. Take it easy. Small steps, be consistent and you will be back before you know it...and congrats! :-)
2 months ago
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good Treadmill. 1.5 mi 00:17 11:20 pace
First treadmill run in forever. I walked 2 minutes of this, and did the rest of it at 6 MPH going between a 0 and 3 incline. I am SO sore after the Thanksgiving Pie Run. How laaaammmeeee!
Side not... read more
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Thanksgiving Pie Run 2011- I'm in the middle with my two friends. :)
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good Thanksgiving Pie Run 2011! 3.5 mi 00:45 12:51 pace
Thanksgiving Pie Run 2011 with my friends Katie and Elisa. Huge turnout this year! Boy, has my body changed since giving birth- I had a hard time expanding my ribs and my abs were so weak so we did... read more
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good Family time at Starbucks! 4 mi 01:20 20:00 pace
It was COLD out today, after a windy rainstorm last night. But we decided to start our "Saturday Starbucks" routine back up... except with one new member! :) Of course, we headed out late... read more
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good Walking to Mom's house... 4.1 mi 01:20 19:30 pace
My parents' house is just past Starbucks and our housekeeper is at our place (yes, I am blessed with a bi-monthly housekeeper) so I went to get my usual at Starbucks (tall sugar-free vanilla nonfat... read more
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good Another Starbucks walk... 4 mi 01:15 18:45 pace
I know it must seem like I am a Starbucks fiend, but it's really the only establishment where I can take a rest and have something warm to drink before heading back home. It has been really chilly,... read more
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If I had a Starbuck's close by, I'd stop there too
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Enjoy it's definitely one of the few places you can go and stay as long ad you like without being chased away.
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good Lunch and Starbucks walk! 4.25 mi 01:30 21:10 pace
It was really good to get out of the house. I have had a really hard time as a mother. I have had to completely change how I view my role in life. Emotionally and physically, I've really struggled ... read more
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So glad you got out today! Us moms know what you mean about viewing your role in life, I know it will pass. Lucas is beautiful! Congratulations, Lilly! My son is named Luca.
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Lily, I went through the same thing. I actually had post pardom depression. Went to a support group and that really helped. I got so tired of people saying, "Isn't it just wonderful being a mom?" When all I wanted to do was shut my eyes for a minute and not nurse, change a diaper or listen to a screaming infant. What you are feeling is perfectly normal. It is especially hard if you are used to working full time then all of the sudden that is gone, even temporarily. Keep up with the exercise, it will help.
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Danielle, what's worse is that, after 6 weeks of trying nearly everything, I finally just decided that breastfeeding and pumping is too painful. Turns out I have something called "Reynaud's Phenomenon" and there's no cure- just remedies for the pain. At any rate, I'm also now taking my medication which I couldn't take while breastfeeding... it has helped with the PPD (I was also diagnosed with that), but I am struggling so deeply with giving my son formula.
3 months ago • Like
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Aw I have never had a baby, but I can sympathize with lack of motivation and running strength! I'm building back from an injury. Yeeeah my marathon a year ago is feeling like a dream. We'll get it back!!
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I just don't get how anyone does it?!
3 days ago • Like
I've noticed a lot of people who do a lot of triathlons are either young, like early 20s, or upper 30s. The late-20s/early 30s age groups often are poorly represented! Little kids, my guess!
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