If you haven’t noticed lately, my workouts are just not what they used to be and while I knew this would happen it doesn’t negate the fact that I have a lot of pent up energy. So I’ve been using my displaced energy to do some nesting.
But I have to admit that I’ve also been secretly planning my return to running and hopefully triathlon. Reading about every one’s spring races, and training plans has been inspiring to say the least. I miss it and at this point, the excitement of getting back at it is driving me batty!
I have been planning my “comeback” (if you want to call it that) and while I won’t do anything till I have the doctor’s go ahead, I will comeback strong! I’ve already got a couple races on the books!
I’ve already registered for the Rock’n’Roll here in St. Louis in October, and I’m really wanting to do another Rock’n’Roll and Chicago is looking like a possible candidate. I mean, check out the hardware you get for doing multiple Rock’n’Rolls.
I would also love to get in a sprint triathlon or two. I miss it all and I know this might all look a little ambitious but one thing that is definitely trying to get worked into the schedule is another partnership with Nuun.
This year, my husband and I are trading weekend trips. He’s headed to Chicago for a bachelor party, and I’ll be headed to New York for Ragnar Adirondacks to run with Nuun and some of my fellow Ambassadors!
Last year I was fortunate enough to get to run Hood to Coast and it was an experience of a lifetime so to get to run again for Nuun on the other side of the country is beyond exciting.
It should be interesting. Having a 6 month old will present challenges (i.e. breastfeeding, etc) but hopefully it will all workout.
I’ve also thought about hiring a virtual run coach to help me plan it all in a way that makes sense and could help me pick up a little speed.
So maybe all this daydreaming is causing all the excess energy to build up again but I can’t help it! Running is exciting and I can’t wait to get back into the thick of it!
Do you have a running coach? How did you plan you race season? What obstacles have you had to overcome to keep running?
Happy Monday!
Love your daydreaming and race planning. So excited that you are running the Ragnar relay this year! I really really really want to apply to be a part of Nuun’s HTC team but not sure that the timing will work for me which stinks!! Trying to figure out if I can make it work.
I hope you get to run a relay soon. You will love it!!
have you done the kirkwood sprint tri? that’s the only triathlon i’ve done and i loved it – super fast, but perfect for my first one!!
I did the Kirkwood Tri last year and am seriously considering doing it again this year. Are you gonna do it?
Awesome girl! I ran the Go! 6 months after having Em and I feel like it was the perfect amount of time to get into race shape. You go girl!
Sweet! I ran Go about the same..6 months. I agree with you, that’s a good time to get into race shape.
I think it’s great you are putting things on the calendar…something to get excited about! Ragnar reunion tour will be fun for you.
I am a running coach and I still have my own coach right now. I wanted to shake things up a bit this year and he’s done that for me. I’ll go back to self coaching soon, but it’s been fun to try some new things.
I like that you have a your own running coach. That really shows how helpful they are. Maybe I’ll be calling you soon. 😉
good luck with everything!!! all your planning ahead is inspiring!
Thanks Lindsay!
Planning is so exciting! I don’t have a running coach but I have friends who help with my running 🙂
I know! I love planning! It’s nice to have friends that know! 🙂
I do not have a running coach as much as I would love one to keep me motivated!
Yeah, I think they would really be nice. I’m going to start looking into them. I have no idea what one costs.
I keep hearing about how amazing Hood to Coast is – it’s on my bucket list for sure!
Oh, you have to! It’s an amazing adventure.
Ooh, I’m so excited for you!! So many good things. I was itching to get back at it by the end of my pregnancy, too.
Like Amanda, I’m a virtual coach and I also have a coach- it’s nice to have someone else to push you more than you would on your own (or to say slow down!!!)
Thanks! Well, keep your email open, I’m gonna start looking at coaches soon. I’m so interested in seeing what having a coach could do for me.
I did the same thing post pregnancy! I couldn’t wait to move. A Ragnar reunion sounds like a blast! I’m still hoping to do a relay someday. Can you hook me up??? 😉
I’m so excited about the Ragnar run. It should be a ton of fun and a much needed mom-cation. 🙂
I started running races a few months after my daughters were born, but didn’t set any serious goals until I was done nursing. As soon as my oldest turned one, I ramped up my training for a marathon. Really looking forward to doing the same when my youngest turns one next month. Just a warning that I found it much harder to get back into training after baby #2. Physically I felt great, but it was much harder to find the time while balancing needs of toddler and baby. Finally getting back to a regular routine and loving it!