Hello in there.
This is what happens when you stop running …
OK, perhaps not. But it sure does look that way.
Savvy readers may have noticed that there hasn’t been much striding on Stride & Joy lately. I have found that running for two isn’t nearly as easy (or fun) as eating for two. (I don’t like feeling as though my insides are about to fall out every time my foot hits gravel.)
Since entering this state of stomach expansion and new-found wobbly bits, I have done a couple half-marathons and a handful of smaller races, so at least I feel like I gave the whole running-while-preggers thing the old college try. (Although, given that what I normally do barely constitutes running, I’m not sure how to qualify what I was doing on my knocked-up races. But, hey, I always crossed the finish line.)
For the past couple of months, it’s been couch city for the most part, although I have been working out on Hubby’s new Elliptigo, which we turned into a stationary trainer (more on that later). I was swimming, but then our YMCA sprung a massive leak and ended up shuttered for three months. Perhaps it was a sign. I thought about yoga, and then thought about it some more. But by the time I get around to going to a class, this kid is going to be ready for higher education. I’m just not cut out to be bendy, especially not now, when putting on my shoes is about as unattainable as doing crane pose.
I fully intend to be back out there when I can (Stride & Bundle of Joy?), red-faced as ever, jogging stroller at the ready. Until then, happy 2014, everyone! May the road rise up to meet you.
Stride and Joy 
Congratulations!!! So happy for you!!
In a shocking move
lululemon for your shirt
For this expose
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Looking forward to your next adventures in running.
Congratulations!!! And also on the running races while preggers front, thats serious commitment!
I’m smiling. So happy for you.
Well this is just ridiculously exciting!!!
There will always be time for running. Enjoy the pregnancy. =)
Congrats!! I like it…Stride & Bundle of Joy! Very happy for you. 🙂
Wow, congratulations!!
Well there’s a good way to break the news – congratulations to T&A, xx
Congratulations!!! 🙂
Congrats!!! That’s so exiting!
I’ve been missing your posts, but now it all makes sense. Congratulations! I didn’t start running until after I had 2 kids (perhaps related??), but what I’m saying is you can do this running and parenting thing without a question! Can’t wait to meet the new member of S&J! (One of my kids is a runner! If only on the playground so far)
Well, isn’t that lovely news for the new year. Congrats!