You Go, Girl!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Health on Monday, January 04, 2010 2:00 PM
This summer when I found out I was pregnant, I was in the throes of half-marathon training. The week before hearing our exciting news, I had done 10 miles of the 13.1 mile course. This was the longest I had ever gone and I loved it!
Very early in the pregnancy, I considered keeping up my training. I thought I might be able to run, at least for a while. But then I felt really tired and a little sick. I also reminded myself about my extended bedrest during my last pregnancy and I decided to find other forms of exercise until I give birth. I have missed running and cannot wait to start back up.
This morning at the grocery store, I noticed a woman next to me in the produce section. She was very fit, wearing beautiful running gear and oh how my heart ached to run.
“Did you get in a good run,” I asked her and we struck up a conversation. I figured this lithe little lady had one or two children and all kinds of time to run and I found myself wondering how realistic it will be for me to pick up my running once our baby arrives.
“You take good care of yourself,” she said when I explained I was taking a break from running during my pregnancy.
“This is our sixth,” I said, telling her about my five boys. It turns out she has seven girls! My jaw dropped and I wanted to hug that lady right there in the produce section. Seven children and looking great—what an inspiration.
Instead of hugging, we sort of grabbed each other’s hands and smiled. A sweet little moment that left me feeling totally excited about the future—I walked away encouraged and hopeful and ready to run (when the time is right).
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