To continue with the pregnancy theme from the last post, I've been drawing parallels between training for IM and having a baby. During the last 7 months, I've experienced many similar feelings related to a pregnancy. The first trimester was very exciting with the realization that I was officially signed up for the race of my life! I also felt a little sick every time I thought about it. :-0 The second trimester, I was in my happy place. I was training for the marathon,(my very favorite thing to do! :-)), along with biking and swimming at a fairly reasonable volume. I am now in the middle of that last trimester and it is starting to get uncomfortable. Last week was the highest number of hours I have ever spent moving this old body. The totals are: Bike-120 miles, swim-7500 meters, run-34 miles, resistance and core work....only 45 minutes(I had no stamina for more!), for a total of 17 hours. And just like the expanding belly of a pregnant Mom at this stage, it will just keep growing and growing until the end!!! I'm holding up pretty well for the most part. Fatigue is becoming a major factor in what I've been calling the "isolation phase" I've had to make some difficult choices in other areas of life, mainly socially. I've turned into that old lady who goes to bed while it's still light out, and stays at home while everyone else is out playing. I simply don't have the energy for it. But it's ok, I know it's temporary, and it really is helping me stay "above water" so to speak. I just hope my friends and family will still be speaking to me after this is over! On the positive side, there times I feel so strong! My times are improving slighly, but my stamina is really improving! So far, I've not gotten sick or injured which is definately a risk at this point. I'm very pleased with how it is going so far, but I can also see where....just like a Mom ready to give birth....I will be ready for this to be over. For now, I'm taking it one day at a time, always hoping to make it through another workout with my mind, body and spirit intact.
Enjoy this day!
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Hi Laurie -- it's me Lisa!!! I have not been in touch for a while but I do hear about you from my dad!!! I would love to be connectedmore -- maybe facebook -- look me up and I will look you up!!! I applaud you in your efforts not just to raise money and awareness but in attempting the IRONMAN period!!! I am hoping to run another marathon when I turn 50 ( I am on the two year plan -- Ha!!) I have had some set backs with agonizing foot pain!! Not so much when I run but after and I have fear I am just making it worse. Yes, I am seeing the doctor but always have to wait in line for the specialists. I hope to at least walk the marathon but who knows!!! a lot could happen in two years. I never was a runner until about a year ago. I did my first marathon in 2000 kind of as a thing to do in the year 2000!! It was crazy and took me 7 hours!! Ha!! but I finished-- mostly walking and the rain that day did not help. Anyway I keep you in prayer always!!! Keep in touch and YOU GO GIRL!!
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