Keeping in Shape

 

 

I absolutely hate being pregnant!  The worst part is gaining that extra weight and knowing you'll eventually have to work it off.  Being in shape is fun,  but getting there is torture!  After I had Chandler I found an exhilaration in running and got slightly addicted (not totally....no marathons or anything).  It became my relaxing quiet time away to myself.  I was looking forward to finding that "place" after Adaley was born, but in case not, I set some goals early.

 

First was to complete a run this summer.  When Amanda asked me to do the Survivor Mud Run with her I thought it was perfect - 2 months to recover and get in shape, and I had never done a mud run, but they're all the rage!  After the boys decided to join us I had faith I could do it - Steve's always been a good motivator.  With temps in the high 90s I knew we were in for it.  Luckily, the mud really cools you off, so the heat didn't affect us, and we were able to completely run the 3.5 mile course with obstacles - monkey bars, mud pits, and even a climbing rope wall.

 

The mud run was a blast.  I was skeptical of enjoying the mud and the nastiness, but it was refreshing!  We'll be doing another one for sure next summer!

Finished!

Another one on my list - hike another 14er.  Last summer we hiked Mt. Democrat with a group of friends and really regretted not continuing to do another in the same day.  So this time we decided to hike Mt. Greys and Mt. Torreys, which are close together and everyone seems to knock them both out in one day.  It was a LONG hike (9 miles roundtrip) and grueling to get to the top of Greys.  I forgot how tough of a climb it is!  After we summitted Greys we planned on getting down - no Torreys.  But after we descended so quickly we were determined to get both done.  So the Deegans and Steve and I trekked the hugh slope and made it!  So glad we did both this time.  Of course my body was hating me for days.  And to think they were both classified as "easy".  We'll try another one next summer after I forgot the toll it takes on my body.

Group shot at the top of Greys

Our "prom" pick + one fill-in stranger

Summit of Torreys

2 in a day......now what?

Although it's been tough to stay motivated and find the time to keep active with 3 I'll just keep trying to push myself and work towards my goals.  Maybe a half marathon sometime?   Hmmmmm.......