Still Waiting.

Well, here it is Feb 27th and still no baby.
But, all is well. And we continue to wait.

Itching.

Itching...to run. And starting to itch...to have a baby!
I am 4 days from my due date and keeping busy, knowing my 2nd baby was born 10 days AFTER his due date! Being "ready" for basically a month is tooooo long!
Lately I've really been diligent with treating my plantar fasciitis (that I thought would just go away during the pregnancy w/ low mileage). I really think things are coming along and I will be able to get back to some easy running in March. The plan is to do a decent amount of cross training (bike, pool, eliptical) while slowly but surely starting to run. Coach Nicole and I have planned shorter races (5, 10, 1/2's) for the year so as to increase my speed. Perhaps I'll be able to do a full in early 2012.
Taking a "break" to have a baby really allows yourself time to wait for the drive to return. Well, it's back.
I am grateful to have support again from Saucony, Eload, and Chariot Carriers.
See you on the road...soon.

One Month Left!

Well, I am feeling great with only one month to go! I got all my hours in to get a paid mat leave (yippee) so, it's nesting time now!

Keeping Fit?

Almost 8 months pregnant and still "keeping fit". Well, mostly.
I've often said to people who want to "get in shape", that running is your best bang-for-your-buck.
Now, when you choose to stop running to let an injury heal (plantar fasciitis), it's a bit more challenging.
So, I swim, bike, and use the elliptical for about 45 min/day x 6 days/week.
I'm happy with that.

A big thanks to Running Skirts for their maternity running gear.

A Special Christmas Gift

Saucony shoes for a speedy runner. Enjoy, Ben!

Hockey ...Really ?!

Well, you were probably expecting to see a running picture BUT here's something else. Despite struggling a bit with my balance, I sure had a great time playing hockey yesterday (at 6.5 mos pregnant!). Thanks for inviting me, Avery and Sondra!

In terms of running, I think the plantar fasciitis is slowly healing. But, now the added weight likely isn't helping. So, I am running but not too much. I am enjoying about 3 km every other day. I also swim, use the eliptical, and bike on rollers to keep fit! The pregnancy has certainly helped me to sit back and let my body call the shots ... to heal.

Thank You, Saucony

I have yet to post a picture of my new, sweet, green Kinvaras (I have the flashy pink pair). BUT, I just had to skip ahead and show you the shoes I received today. What an honour! How cool. Thank you, Saucony! Can't wait for an amazing 2011 year!