Sweaty Tuesday

I did not want to run today. In fact I stayed at work an extra hour to put off going running. I had that overall tired feeling and the last thing I wanted to do was put on my Nikes and hit the gym with Mr. R. He has been pretty stellar on the running circuit lately and I didn't want to be shown up. Yes, I have pride issues.

I made it home by 5, Mr. R was ready and waiting... so were my Nikes and I headed out. And my run was awesome. I was strong. My legs felt light. And Nelly and Ke$ha carried me through three fast miles. Before I knew it my run was over and I was moving on to arm weights.

I guess I wanted to run after all.

I haven't really made any specific running goals because of my preggo status. But I talked with my Dr. and she thinks I am totally capable of running 3-4 days per week. So I think my current running goal is between 12 and 15 miles a week.

Not much has changed in my workouts or body since Piper came on board. I keep reading the books and waiting for the symptoms to kick in, but other than morning sickness I have been pretty lucky in the mom-to-be department. I did notice that I do have to take much deeper breaths now post run and when I try to increase my speed. I am not sure if that's a symptom or just an increase in heart rate, but that is the only difference I can speak of right now. Let's hope it stays that way and I don't get the scary increased facial hair or skin darkening! Yuck!

***Also, if you look closely at the bottom of my pic you can see my Piper bump. Yup, she's a low rider... which I guess is lucky for me, most people just think I am a little chubby and not 5 months along.