3 miles

I set out for a run today with the plan to run 2.75 miles. It was supposed to be Week 8, Day 3 of "Couch to 5k". At 2.75 miles, I was feeling great and decided to keep going. I ran 3 miles. That's my longest run since sometime during my pregnancy. I had Caleb 13 weeks ago, and I'm thrilled to be running 3 miles this quickly after having him!

The OKC Memorial Marathon is only 14 weeks away, and I'm registered to run the half marathon. I plan to finish "Couch to 5k" this week and then start my training. I will post soon about the training plan that I will be following.

Drop and give me... zero

As of 7:00am yesterday morning, I'm on extended maternity leave from Body & Soul Fitness.  I'm taking off the rest of my pregnancy and an indefinite amount of time postpartum.  I don't like telling a student to do something that I can't do myself, so I felt that it was getting difficult for me to be an effective instructor.  My two co-instructors will continue the class while I'm taking a break.  And I do still plan to attend the class at least a couple times a week, but I refuse to do another burpee for the remainder of my pregnancy!

Summer fitness classes in OKC

If you live in the Oklahoma City metro and are looking for a summer fitness class option, here's a great deal!  Summer classes start June 24th! Okie Power!: $16 New Student Deal

Running update

As I mentioned in a post on March 16th, I put my half marathon training on hold.  I tried to continue training after I found out that I was pregnant, but then the first trimester fatigue and nausea set in.  Fortunately, the race I was registered for allows participants to defer their registration to the next year's event.  So I deferred my registration to April 2013.  Am I crazy to attempt my first half marathon five months after having my first baby?  Probably, but at least that's motivation to get my body back in shape!  Now excuse me while I go research jogging strollers...