I have got to be losing my GD mind

[osulori]

All winter, I have planned on NOT running any organized races this spring.  At all.  Anytime anyone at running group asked me what I was training for, I said "childbirth".  I was planning on spectating at the big race (there's a half marathon, quarter marathon aka 6.55 miles, and 5k) here in Columbus next weekend, and then driving to Cinci to spectate at the Flying Pig on Sunday.

And then this morning, I wake up and think to myself...I want to run the Cap City quarter.  What?  Why?  I will be 29 weeks pregnant, FFS.  And all I can think in response is...Why not?  6-7 miles is currently my happy distance (meaning any more than that and my body hates me), Junior takes running as an opportunity to take a nap, and I can just go at my own pace and enjoy it.  

So I'm going to do it.  And then spectate for my friends running the half, and still go to Cinci to spectate (and go to the new Athleta store with my sister).  I'm out of my damn mind, right?

[Wines Not Whines]

Go for it!

[coconutbug]

Given that you currently already do the distance comfortably, I say go for it! Have fun!

[Deleted]

Awesome!! Hope junior enjoys his (? Or her?) first race!!!!

[cinco]

Have fun! I enjoyed the extra cheering I received when I raced in the later months of pregnancy. I just might be an AW

[Deleted]

You're not out of your mind. You're an addict that needs a hit

[al320]

Do it!

[kams]

Go get it, team osulori !!!

[gt7301b]

No way, you are a bad a$$.

[rxbeth]

You're not crazy! Madison always took great naps when I ran during pregnancy.

[sadlebred]

Have fun!!!

[osulori]

Apr 28, 2013 21:04:42 GMT -5 rxbeth said:

You're not crazy! Madison always took great naps when I ran during pregnancy.

I won't lie, the nap is part of my motivation.  A six mile run is good for quiet baby during the run and at least a couple of hours afterwards-so he should be raring to go by the time I get down to Cinci later that afternoon and see my sister and BIL (my sister has been dying to see a good kick fest).

[grk2012]

Thinking back to how I felt at 29wks pg, I'd have said you're off your rocker.

BUT you've been active all along, and as long as you can still run, DO IT! And have a blast.

[osulori]

Apr 28, 2013 21:47:55 GMT -5 grk2012 said:

Thinking back to how I felt at 29wks pg, I'd have said you're off your rocker.

BUT you've been active all along, and as long as you can still run, DO IT! And have a blast.

 Dude, you and I both know I've been off my rocker for a long time

but thank you all for validating my crazy!

[D2M]

That's awesome. Definitely report back and let us know how it goes!