First off yesterday went great. VLOG.
The race was so much fun. You have heard me whine about my lack of training 4 months after baby especially with the horrible September including wildfires, poor air quality, and a husband with depression. Well this weekend was no walk in the park either. I had to take a trip to the ER in the middle of the night early Saturday after my husband was sucker-punched breaking up a fight while hanging out with friends. I was on little sleep leading into the half.
However I rocked the hell out of it! 2:35:41 was my official chip time. From mile 0-5 I was looking for a bathroom. I finally got to go and then flew miles 5-9 until my IT band got tight, then my calf started to twinge (pre-cramp) and then I bonked! I hit 10 miles at 1:50 and struggled the final 3.1 miles. Believe me that I had a smile on my face the whole time though!
and why yes I am a new mom exclusively breastfeeding that 4-month old “Mongo” on my shoulders, and yes I was super engorged and am leaking through my two sport bras and top even after feeding him after the raceMy husband with a black eye met me twice along the course with the baby after mile 10, and that lifted my spirit greatly. Well that and the great music since it was a Rock n’ Roll event.
Now I am on the recovery road. Eating like mad and rest. And like I predicted, I knew I would gain weight this week to help my unprepared body get ready for the race.
Here is my scale pic (as this segways into the Move It or Lose It Challenge requirements:
My full body shots as of today:
And my measurements:
Oh my crazy bonkers am I thrilled. I wish I could insert some disparaging remarks about the pics and measurements but I am on freakin’ cloud nine right now. I had no idea I changed this much in 12 weeks.
Anyway the twitter party just began and I better go. Have a great week everyone and congrats @ninemoremonths for being SOTW. You rock. One more thing… my beautiful preggo sistas are almost due. I hope you all are having some positive midwife/doctor appointments and in that powerful/graceful mindset as you get ready to bring new little ones into the world (@fitcheerldr @beeacutie2 @colleen_mouse)
Congrats on so many fronts — being a fantastic finalist, the race, and your measurements. You are so inspiring for all of us!!!!
Yeah! You salvaged a tough week and it sounds like it turned out a-okay. What a CUTE baby!
Kia I just love your positive attitude and your gratitude for the good things. You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for doing your vlog because I love to see your smile and hear you so positive about whatever is going on. YOU ARE GONNA kick butt in the Move it and Lose it challenge I can't wait to see how it goes!
"Really good" is an understatement! You were amazing AND you tweeted while running. Gold medal in my book. While I will admit that I'm bummed that you aren't a Mamavation Mom I know you are focused/determined and will meet all of the goals you have set for yourself! Best of luck to you this week and as you begin the Move it or Lose it challenge!
you are such an inspiration and you did an awesome job, doing those races thanks for being apart of mamavation im blessed to know you
Wow!! That's Great!! You are doing so good.
Best of Luck in the Move it & Lose it challenge- you are going to rock it!!
There will be some serious competition for MILI this time around!! You are all going to kick ass.
You are so cute and wonderful and sweet and ok I'm in love with you. Ha. Not really, but I just love you!! Your son is so lucky to have you as his mommy. That "soft place to fall"
I really want a restaurant like that in New Haven!! Rocked the half baby!! woohoo!!
Congrats on the race and those rockin measurements!
This is amazing!
Great job on all of it. Sorry to hear your husband had a rough time. Have you tried Lilypadz? They are awesome, just stick right to you and hold all the extra in, they were great for swimming. Move it and Lose it! You go girl!!
You rock Kia.
Running a 1/2 marathon while nursing your son, and being postpartum only 4 months is amazing!
You continue to amaze and inspire me!!!
In your video, you pan over the wonderfully delectable dessert spread. In MY video, it would have shown me face down, inhaling said desserts. I admire your restraint 🙂 Awesome run, I'm glad you had fun. That is more important than your time and pace any day.
Wow! I thought about running that 1/2, but I'm breastfeeding my 7-month-old and didn't want to be away that long primarily due to the engorgement isue. I'm planning the Platte River 1/2 in the spring when she'll be a year old and it won't be as much of an issue (or at least that's what I remember from my first).
WTG!!!!