Chicago Marathon/Pregnant Woman

[kat110]

Never say that....all that you do is an amazing accomplishment in its self We are all not going to be able to accomplish the same goal nor should we even have the same goals, it all depends on the individual Girl if you run a half marathon that is outstanding!! How many people you know can say that, seriously it rocks for you I do understand how you feel though because at first I was like gee, I am a chump I guess with my 3 mile runs this pregnancy but then I say..whatever it is what is the best for me and this surrogacy and it is wonderful for her to have the opportunity to do a full marathon while preggo if she can. I will say I am looking forward to being able to get in some long runs again after the baby is born and I am about to find a half marathon and sign up so that I have to get my but in gear and train after delivery!! You know I have never even desired to do a full marathon, I am happy with my halfs. But every once in a while lately, I think about taking on the challenge especially after I see them do one on Biggest Looser, very inspiring. Guess we shall see! Oh and I am already signed up to do Tough Mudder March 31 or April 1st. It is a 10 mile adventure run...with crazy hard obsticals spread out over the 10 miles!

My half is on Sunday....pray for good weather for us! I will be running with my husband and 2 friends. My 2 friends are both OVER 50! AND my DH was one of 10 people chosen for a Spirit Award. He's Michael Mukavetz on there. http://www.columbusmarathon.com/race...n/spirit-award

I'm pretty lucky to be surrounded by such amazing people. We did 14 miles 2 weeks ago so I'm excited to see what our time is for an actual race. I have found that I am a distance runner (my pace actually gets faster after mile 6) so I will be going for a marathon in the spring. If you ever want a long distance training buddy, give me a shout!

Now off to the expo for race packets!

[Denise K.]

My half is on Sunday....pray for good weather for us! I will be running with my husband and 2 friends. My 2 friends are both OVER 50! AND my DH was one of 10 people chosen for a Spirit Award. He's Michael Mukavetz on there. http://www.columbusmarathon.com/race...n/spirit-award

I'm pretty lucky to be surrounded by such amazing people. We did 14 miles 2 weeks ago so I'm excited to see what our time is for an actual race. I have found that I am a distance runner (my pace actually gets faster after mile 6) so I will be going for a marathon in the spring. If you ever want a long distance training buddy, give me a shout!

Now off to the expo for race packets!

Oh wow that is awesome!! Yes good luck and have fun on Sunday. Where are you running? If you up north I guess it is starting to cool off? It is still a bit hot here unless you go out and run early in the morning, which is what I do. I will be thinking and praying for you while I run the Houston Texans 5k on Sunday, gee seems tiny compared to your half..LOL! Oh how inspiring, I loved reading about your husband, thanks for sharing! I am so thrilled that he is doing so well and able to challenge himself....wow. I am sorry for what your family has had to endure, hugs. Oh my, you just reminded me I have to get my race packet tomorrow morning!!

[Denise K.]

Nice! I had a friend invite me to be part of her team for one last month. The invite came just after I matched so I of course had to turn it down for this year. But I'm on board for next Sept! It's good to have it looming out there so that I get my butt in shape as soon as I can post-delivery.

Sounds like a great plan, I can not wait to hear all about it in Sept!

[checkster]

I am truly amazed at this preggo marathoner! I am a marathoner and my doctors told me I could not run as a surrogate. They made me stop running even before I was pregnant. I was ok with it though. I figured my poor IP's had gone through so much to get that baby, I was ok to comfort their worries by taking a little running break. I soon got back to my running and ran my first half a month a ago. It was great. Now I have signed myself up for the "Goofy Challenge" in Walt Disney World in January. It is a half marathon on Saturday the 7th, and a full marathon on Sunday the 8th. Crazy, I know. People always ask me "why?" My answer is "because it exists" We will see how it goes.... Yesterday my hubby ran a 9 miler as part of a relay. There was a man who ran 50 MILES! Maybe that is next for me one day??? (But not pregnant!)

[Denise K.]

I am truly amazed at this preggo marathoner! I am a marathoner and my doctors told me I could not run as a surrogate. They made me stop running even before I was pregnant. I was ok with it though. I figured my poor IP's had gone through so much to get that baby, I was ok to comfort their worries by taking a little running break. I soon got back to my running and ran my first half a month a ago. It was great. Now I have signed myself up for the "Goofy Challenge" in Walt Disney World in January. It is a half marathon on Saturday the 7th, and a full marathon on Sunday the 8th. Crazy, I know. People always ask me "why?" My answer is "because it exists" We will see how it goes.... Yesterday my hubby ran a 9 miler as part of a relay. There was a man who ran 50 MILES! Maybe that is next for me one day??? (But not pregnant!)

Wow that is awesome!! Have fun in the Goofy Challenge!!