I miss running

[Stingyshark]

my stress level is off the charts today. I'd cut-a-bitch to go for a long run.

a super slow slog on the treadmill will have to suffice.  :N:

[venice2007]

Me too. Running is such therapy! Hope you get a good run in soon!

[shelbyann]

I have had a couple of frustrating days lately where I'd kill for a big glass of wine. Ah, the cruelty! I hope your treadmill slog offers some stress relief!

[jene]

Jul 18, 2013 11:25:33 GMT -5 shelbyann said:

I have had a couple of frustrating days lately where I'd kill for a big glass of wine. Ah, the cruelty! I hope your treadmill slog offers some stress relief!

Did I miss an announcement? Congrats!!!

[gumi]

I'm sorry - either I never knew or I forgot - why did you stop running?

[shelbyann]

jene Nah I never really made an announcement! I guess I probably should have!

[Stingyshark]

Jul 18, 2013 11:26:58 GMT -5 gumi said:

I'm sorry - either I never knew or I forgot - why did you stop running?

I quit in november bc i was bored out of mind and burnt out. I started lifting and loved that - but when I found out i was pregnant any and all desire to drag my ass to the gym went away. 

[gumi]

Jul 18, 2013 11:32:11 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

Jul 18, 2013 11:26:58 GMT -5 gumi said:

I'm sorry - either I never knew or I forgot - why did you stop running?

I quit in november bc i was bored out of mind and burnt out. I started lifting and loved that - but when I found out i was pregnant any and all desire to drag my ass to the gym went away. 

well damn, i didnt know you were pregnant!  congratulations!

and congrats to you too, shelbyann.  I am either out of the loop or just way too forgetful.  Probably the latter.  You will see - it's called Mom Brain and it's a real thing.  REAL.

[mrshandy]

I so miss it as well. But I don't miss pregnant running where I have to pee as soon as I walk out the door and I get terrible gas pains.

I was looking up 5K races in November yesterday to make me feel better.

[Stingyshark]

gumi Thanks! pregnancy brain is also real. i experience it on a daily basis.

[clseale]

Jul 18, 2013 11:47:02 GMT -5 gumi said:

Jul 18, 2013 11:32:11 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

I quit in november bc i was bored out of mind and burnt out. I started lifting and loved that - but when I found out i was pregnant any and all desire to drag my ass to the gym went away. 

well damn, i didnt know you were pregnant!  congratulations!

and congrats to you too, shelbyann.  I am either out of the loop or just way too forgetful.  Probably the latter.  You will see - it's called Mom Brain and it's a real thing.  REAL.

Do you post from your phone? They both have tickers, but you can't see that on mobile. Stingyshark actually had a post about it where we all appropriately freaked. ShelbyAnn tried to sneak it in all casual like into an unrelated post. 

[breezy8407]

Stingyshark So are you not allowed to run per Dr.'s advice?

I missed it when I couldn't anymore, too. 

shelbyann I missed wine more than beer which was weird. I like beer better, but I craved a glass of sauv blanc something fierce. 

[Stingyshark]

Jul 18, 2013 13:36:56 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Stingyshark So are you not allowed to run per Dr.'s advice?

I missed it when I couldn't anymore, too. 

shelbyann I missed wine more than beer which was weird. I like beer better, but I craved a glass of sauv blanc something fierce. 

No, I can run. He said I could do whatever I want. But I haven't really run since November - I've done a few miles here and there, but nothing substantial that would have kept me in running shape. 

I would just love to be able to go out and beat all my stress into the ground on a good long run... I'm just sulking. 

I can go downstairs and "run" on the treadmill.. it's just not the same, and it substantially slower than what I was running when I quit - which duh, it would be.. but still.. again, i'm just sulking.

My hormones have taken over today. I'm a hot freakin' mess. Poor H - he probably wishes he would have stayed at work longer today. 

[hannahb]

I hear ya! I would love to go outside and run then come back and have a nice cold one! But it's stupid hot and I'm starting to have a lot of round ligament pain.

[breezy8407]

Jul 18, 2013 13:54:56 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

Jul 18, 2013 13:36:56 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Stingyshark So are you not allowed to run per Dr.'s advice?

I missed it when I couldn't anymore, too. 

shelbyann I missed wine more than beer which was weird. I like beer better, but I craved a glass of sauv blanc something fierce. 

No, I can run. He said I could do whatever I want. But I haven't really run since November - I've done a few miles here and there, but nothing substantial that would have kept me in running shape. 

I would just love to be able to go out and beat all my stress into the ground on a good long run... I'm just sulking. 

I can go downstairs and "run" on the treadmill.. it's just not the same, and it substantially slower than what I was running when I quit - which duh, it would be.. but still.. again, i'm just sulking.

My hormones have taken over today. I'm a hot freakin' mess. Poor H - he probably wishes he would have stayed at work longer today. 

I never found a good stress management tool when I was pregnant. It was probably not good for me or the kids. It doesn't help I was working like 60+ hours a week for a while and under crazy stress at work. I broke down at one of my appointments when my NP asked me about my stress levels. She wrote me a note to give to my boss that said I could "Only" work 40 hours a week. From then on things got better. 

No point to my story except that I hear ya...and I hope you find a way to relax and let go of things. 

[MrsE]

I miss running too! Running is my stress reliever. I told my new boss (who is also a runner) that it really sucks being gimpy bc when I'm stressed from work I don't have many other ways to blow off steam. She suggested drinking.

[lauren170]

I miss running too!! I try but I get winded after 1 minute and resort to walking. You could walk on the treadmill with a steep incline. I do that and it gets my heart rate to a good level.

[baconlettucetomato]

I broke my foot and then got pregnant. I was itching so bad to run. Hang I'm there girls!

[Stingyshark]

Jul 18, 2013 17:49:00 GMT -5 lauren170 said:

I miss running too!! I try but I get winded after 1 minute and resort to walking. You could walk on the treadmill with a steep incline. I do that and it gets my heart rate to a good level.

I made it through 2 miles tonight on the TM at a 13:26 pace... I get winded pretty easily, like walking up and down the steps multiple times in a row - but running doesn't seem to bother me right now.. I tried running around 9 weeks. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA i couldn't make it through 30 seconds w/o feeling like passing out.