I would not consider myself a runner. I am not the gal that says I think I am gonna run today, nor do I get a high off a good pair of Nike, New Balance, or Reebox, BUT I do set goals that are bigger to wake myself up. So that is why I chose to run the 1/2 marathon. There was also an added bonus I was being sponsored by Cool Springs Family Medicine and didn’t have to pay 
But like the last time I ran it 5 years ago I told myself I would train better and harder, so I would be able to walk the next day and run longer than I did the first 1/2 marathon. But as the last time went I started well, but didnt’ end up running like I wanted to. I am a morning gal all the way around, so if I am to be productive I do it in the morning. So I tried to get up before charlie and that didn’t happen to much. IF you are a breast feeding mother you know that you are attached to them by smell, I move charlie knows it, its like…. there goes my milk wake up!!! I knew I was going to finish the race regardless of my training. I committed I would follow thru. I needed a goal outside my comfort to get me back into regular exercise.
Well this time I also said I would run it in my Vibram Five Fingers , “toe shoes”. I love functional shoes, MBT’s Vibrams, or shoes with a cause like Tom’s . I bought my vibrams over a year ago and do need a new pair since I have a couple hole, but they made it thru the training and 13.1 miles. When it was all said and done I didn’t have sore feet. I had sore calves, and quads, but no blisters or any discomfort in my feet. Now I do believe my legs worked harder and more in sync due to the fact that I had nothing false working for me, like shoes. I was surprised I didn’t see many 1/2 marathoners wearing vibrams, but I did see one man that was barefoot totally. Major koodos to him.
Now when the race is over you walk thru a buffet of food that any junk foodie would love. Cookies, muffins, snickers version of a protein bar… and pretzels. There were bananas and apples. I found this interesting that this is what people use to refuel after a long run? I didnt’ carb up the night before, I had quinoa and veggies grilled in coconut oil. I woke up had a major power smoothie, with coconut milk, berries, bee pollen, spirulina, shaved coconut, and greens powder. It seemed to hold me well. When I did try the goo gel along the way it was like sugar overload and didn’t make me feel better.
I also had several different emotional moments while running. I think partly because I am still nursing, but also because of all the tribute shirts, with kids and family members on them. I would like about addi and charlie and realize that because of them I can push thru ANYTHING. Two soldiers walking in camo and their back packs. and then the final .3 miles I notice a babywearing momma that had her little one the WHOLE time (tearing up now) I was more amazed by her than I was anyone else. It truly lets me know as mothers we can do anything! 
So set goals, make them big and then go after them. At this point I have no desire for a full marathon, but you never know what the future holds. Now onto getting my legs back to normal
I would not consider myself a runner. I am not the gal that says I think I am gonna run today, nor do I get a high off a good pair of Nike, New Balance, or Reebox, BUT I do set goals that are bigger to wake myself up. So that is why I chose to run the 1/2 marathon. There was also an added bonus I was being sponsored by Cool Springs Family Medicine and didn’t have to pay
But like the last time I ran it 5 years ago I told myself I would train better and harder, so I would be able to walk the next day and run longer than I did the first 1/2 marathon. But as the last time went I started well, but didnt’ end up running like I wanted to. I am a morning gal all the way around, so if I am to be productive I do it in the morning. So I tried to get up before charlie and that didn’t happen to much. IF you are a breast feeding mother you know that you are attached to them by smell, I move charlie knows it, its like…. there goes my milk wake up!!! 
I knew I was going to finish the race regardless of my training. I committed I would follow thru. I needed a goal outside my comfort to get me back into regular exercise.
Well this time I also said I would run it in my Vibram Five Fingers , “toe shoes”. I love functional shoes, MBT’s Vibrams, or shoes with a cause like Tom’s . I bought my vibrams over a year ago and do need a new pair since I have a couple hole, but they made it thru the training and 13.1 miles. When it was all said and done I didn’t have sore feet. I had sore calves, and quads, but no blisters or any discomfort in my feet. Now I do believe my legs worked harder and more in sync due to the fact that I had nothing false working for me, like shoes. I was surprised I didn’t see many 1/2 marathoners wearing vibrams, but I did see one man that was barefoot totally. Major koodos to him.
Now when the race is over you walk thru a buffet of food that any junk foodie would love. Cookies, muffins, snickers version of a protein bar… and pretzels. There were bananas and apples. I found this interesting that this is what people use to refuel after a long run? I didnt’ carb up the night before, I had quinoa and veggies grilled in coconut oil. I woke up had a major power smoothie, with coconut milk, berries, bee pollen, spirulina, shaved coconut, and greens powder. It seemed to hold me well. When I did try the goo gel along the way it was like sugar overload and didn’t make me feel better.
I also had several different emotional moments while running. I think partly because I am still nursing, but also because of all the tribute shirts, with kids and family members on them. I would like about addi and charlie and realize that because of them I can push thru ANYTHING. Two soldiers walking in camo and their back packs. and then the final .3 miles I notice a babywearing momma that had her little one the WHOLE time (tearing up now) I was more amazed by her than I was anyone else. It truly lets me know as mothers we can do anything!
So set goals, make them big and then go after them. At this point I have no desire for a full marathon, but you never know what the future holds. Now onto getting my legs back to normal