Half time 13.1/26.2 20 weeks/40 weeks Last week we hit the halfway point in this pregnancy! We had our 20 week ultrasound and know that our little lady is perfectly healthy and is measuring almost exactly in the 50th percentile. I don't have any crazy cravings, but I could eat fresh fruit all day, especially watermelon, grapes, and apples. I'm running four days a week, and have continued 4/1 run/walk for the majority of my miles. Although running while pregnant isn't easy, I'm so thankful I'm able to and plan to continue as long as Emmy and I are both healthy and comfortable! This momma has gained less than six pounds so far, and I finallllyyy have a cute little bump! I am SO excited for fall, and can't wait for caramel apples, boots, pumpkin carving, and cooler weather! Running is so much easier now that it's not super hot out. This week, I ran Wednesday and Thursday with Jamie and Andy (4 and 4.5 miles). Yesterday morning my long run was eight miles but felt slow. When Andy and Wes caught up to me on our way back, we ran together for a couple minutes until my next walk break, and ended up on the topic of how my running pace has changed during pregnancy.
"My pace is around ten, but walk breaks make my average so slow!" Andy looked at his watch. "You know we're doing 8:30, right?" Oh. It turns out my running pace hasn't slowed down at all, and I'm so much faster than I was even a few months ago! It feels insane that I'm able to hold pre-pregnancy paces for four minutes, even if it means I have to take walk breaks. Next week, I'm going to try to stick with someone who runs a ten minute pace to see if I can walk less if I start slower. Today I took Charlie out for 3.5 miles. He was such a happy boy, but is so tired out now. I'm glad I had another wonderful week, and I'm looking forward to an extra day off work tomorrow for Labor Day! I hope everyone is having a great weekend!! <3
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Hello, my name is Alyssa!I'm a momma to Emerson Lilly and two fur babies, a distance runner, and just a girl full of sparkle and quirks. I love traveling to races and exploring new places to run! I started this blog in 2014 as more of a journal to keep track of training for my first marathon, and I've continued to post about training, races, and other things happening in my life. Also, I'd like to be your best friend. :) Categories
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