Well this week my 3rd child has turned 7 weeks old. They say the first 6 weeks after having a baby is the hardest as your body is still trying to get back to "normal".
I started light running at week 2. Maybe averaging running from 2-5 times a week. Mind you I was only doing about 1-2.5 miles.
For motivation, I decided to participate in the Santa Shuffle, a 5k fun run. I wouldn't say it was hard, but it sure wasn't easy either and I had to push myself. I did it in 31 minutes. Not bad I guess for having a baby just 6 weeks prior.
Now that I am past the 6 week point I really want to push my body and see what it can do.
I used to do Triathlons when I was younger and I want to do them again. I have been racing half marathons and trained for a full the last 3 years, but all the running tends to just get me injured :s
Triathlons, being made up of 3 sports and not as concentrated tend to be less tough on the body.
Now finding the time to train and race these tri's is NOT going to be easy. I have 3 kids after all, ages 7 weeks, 5 years and 7 years.
Today I tried running, but only got 1.9 miles in because the baby started to scream. Some days are going to be like that. Some days I may have to try and fit in a couple of workouts when I get the chance 10 mins here, 10 mins there. Whatever it takes I am going to do it. I hope writing this blog keeps me motivated and committed :).
Here we go! Yesterday was Triathlon training Day 1. I did 40 mins of biking. I wanted to do 60, but my little bundle had other plans.
Today was Day 2, and as mentioned I didn't quite get to 2 miles.
Tomorrow is a PA day and I'll all three kids. I may go nuts, but it would be great if I could get a workout in while going insane :)
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