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8th September – 13 weeks + 4
Somehow, we managed to get through the remainder of our holiday and enjoy it. I think having my son with us helped – we had to keep a lid on emotions for his sake. Not having access to the internet was a blessing too as my anxieties soon started to rise when I got home and asked Mr Google what he knew about Edwards Syndrome and the risks of chromasomal disorders read more
29th August 2011 – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
On Monday, I managed to keep my 4.5 mile run at well under 8 minute miles (Good). I’m not quite sure how or why, and by contrast Tuesday’s run was a very pedestrian 4 miles over the fields. I’m noticing that inclines are particularly challenging (Bad). I coached at the track on Wednesday so just joined in the warm up and cool read more
17th August 2011
According to a recent scan, I am 10 weeks + 3 days pregnant. Although my first trimester isn’t over I’ve been looking forward to the 2nd trimester (the so-called ‘honeymoon of pregnancy’) for some time. I guess that’s the same for most women – the first trimester can be an anxious time, and unpleasant pregnancy symptoms seem to reach a peak between read more
Snowdon International Mountain Race – 22nd July 2011
My pregnancy was a bit of a surprise. A woman of my age has about 0.5% chance of conceiving naturally if she’s trying hard, and after a distressing miscarriage over New Year I’d conceded that I was past my best, in the baby producing sense, and had thrown myself into my running. I ran Paris Marathon in April with a bit of a knee read more
8th August 2011
I woke up today convinced that something was wrong. My impressive new bust (so very inconvenient for running!) wasn’t as sore as it has been. Rather than feeling pleased, I spent the best part of the day worrying. How relieved I was when my ‘afternoon sickness’ finally made an appearance!
I didn’t run yesterday. I cycled instead, but it never seems as virtuous read more
7th August 2011
I’m guessing that one of the first questions for a dedicated (obsessed) runner when they fall pregnant (females only – obviously) is “can I still run?” That’s certainly how it was for me.
I have been pregnant 3 times. My son was born 7 years ago, when I was aged 37; I had a miscarriage 8 months ago at the age of 43; and I’m presently 9 weeks pregnant read more