So back in March when I made the appointment to see the fertility doctor, I decided I was going to do something positive for me, something that I could succeed at, something to take my mind off this crazy IF world I was entering...I decided to run a half marathon. I am in no way, shape or form a runner nor do I pretend to be so this alone was going to be a task.
I can happily tell you that this past Saturday, I completed my first half marathon and under my goal of three hours with a time of 2 hours 46 minutes and 42 seconds. It was a pretty awesome day! Prior to the race, my ovulation calendar was telling me that I was supposed to start my period on race day-ugh...not what I wanted!!! Luckily, Friday night before I went to bed, Flo arrived and for the first time in 8 months, I was actually excited to see her. Funny how those things work out.
I must tell you that I've really enjoyed the training and running. It HAS given me something to focus on instead of not getting pregnant and hopefully it's making me a healthier person which has to be good, right? I plan on taking a rest week and then finding my next running goal which may take me up to the month where we decide to try IVF, weird to think about, hmm...
Its Been 5 Years. Wow.
5 years ago
3 comments:
Wow, that's awesome! I actually started running about a monthish ago after our failed cycle and us deciding to take a break. I feel a lot better too. I'm up to between 4-5.5 miles and ran 5 times last week =). That's awesome you ran a 1/2. I'm actually looking for some hot pink running shoes now too since I'm all into it. I might get some for my bday =).
Congrats, that's a lot of running! I'm glad it makes you feel better and gives you something to focus on other than TTC.
Congrats on the half-marathon, thats a great accomplishment!!! Nice calorie burner too!!! Anything that keeps our minds off IF is a Win-win!
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