It Just Popped!

Last night, I had a wonderful run with the 5K clinic folks I'm helping pace.I feel strong as I head into Scotiabank Marathon Weekend. As I blogged earlier, this year I'm running the 5K run. Which for me, at this time in my life, suits me and Baby Max just fine. Over the last few weeks I've been very busy at work and so haven't been able to run with my group. I guess my belly must have really sprouted in that short time because everyone was so surprised to see me still running with my now "large" belly!

David, a friend and instructor for the 10k clinic saw me and his eyes just popped.

"Wow...look at you! he said, "Your belly just popped! Baby Max has run a lot of miles...just barefoot!"

"Well, I did buy him some tiny, tiny running shoes," I said.

And other people smiled too as they looked at my swelled belly. I guess it really has grown. I'm now peeing a lot more often and find that standing up after prolong sitting (like at my desk) brings about a sudden urge to pee and slight pressure in my groin. Also, putting on socks and bending down can be quite a hilarious exercise. (Yesterday, I almost had to do a gymnastics manouver to put on my sport socks.)

I'm really excited about running the race this weekend simply because I still can and I feel good. As I ran last night, at some points, I felt that light feeling I felt pre-pregnancy and that sense of freedom that keeps me running, despite some discomfort. It's almost like an addiction...or to use a more positive example, running is sometimes like golf: despite some of the discomfort one feels during a run, that sense of freedom and lightness always brings you back - just like a great drive on the back nine, after a somewhat mediocre round.

My workout plan for the rest of the week:

Thursday - Short elliptical and weights

Friday - Sub for my friend's Learn to Run clinic

Saturday - Elliptical and light weights

Sunday - 5K race