Hallelujah! I went for my first outdoor run yesterday since I started my postpartum walk/run program. I took Otis with me while Ellie watched Dad and I think he was happy to have his 'running' mom back! Last night, I discovered that I need to re-learn how to dress for the weather and for my body in it's extra ten pounds....with an insulator of post baby fat, I could have done without the rain shell and added another layer of support for my boobs!
With snow still on the ground, I tried out my new Yaktrax. They worked pretty well although there were lots of sections where the snow wasn't packed and despite having a decent grip, I kept sinking. I also tried out my new Injinji Tetrasoks that I got from a couple of running friends for Christmas. While the risk of blisters is pretty slim for a 40 minute jaunt, I wore them anyway. They were super comfy and I didn't really feel the fabric around each individual toe! I could see how these would be a must have item for ultra-runners.
It felt good to get a run in especially after my attempt at going to my first "mommy and me" fitness class earlier in the day. We made it there okay but I think I spent about 20 minutes working out and the rest feeding Ellie. I fed her before we left for the class but she was a hungry little munchkin yesterday. I think I spoke too soon......I started to tell people that she was sleeping a little more and the space between feedings was starting to spread out a bit.........that all changed yesterday. Ughh! Another long day and night. Thank god she gave me lots of smiles this morning....just enough to keep doing the same thing all over again today!
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