Mileage Monday

Running stats for the week of August 24th - August 30th... our family has been on the move this past week which is why this is posted quite late! YIKES! Obviously blogging hasn't been on my mind and instead trying to survive traveling with a 3 month old has taken priority. However, I must say Roarke does pretty good for the most part. My running definitely took a hit with our not normal schedule so I apologize for the lack of activity I have to share with you. Better luck in the upcoming week I hope. I have to admit though... my legs enjoyed the break :)

Monday, August 24th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 - 2 mile run / Stretch

Thursday, August 27th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Friday, August 28th, 2015 - 1.5 mile walk with Roarke, Remi, and Grams at Hudson Park

Saturday, August 29th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Sunday, August 30th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Totals for the week : Ran 2 miles / Walked 1.5 miles

Remington's Rundown

Hey Doodle Lovers! It's Remington Bear here!

Life has changed drastically around my neck of the woods since my brother Roarke arrived. I'm really taking it all in stride except for the many sleepless nights I experience. It's hard work to make sure my Mom gets up every time Roarke makes a peep! I gotta keep her on her game let me tell you!

Roarke is pretty fun for the most part and I keep a very close eye on his whereabouts throughout the day.

Mom often comments about how she'll never have to hire a babysitter since she has me around to watch over Roarke! I try my best!

Because Roarke is still so little he takes up a lot of my Mom and Dad's time...

But they both make a really big effort to make sure I know I'm still loved and care for everyday!

So even though things are "different" for me around here I wouldn't change it for the world because I just have one extra person who loves me!

Time to sign off... WIGGLES!

~Remington Bear~

Week #11

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Mileage Monday

Running stats for the week of August 17th - August 23rd... I hit a milestone this week! I finally ran a 5K just a little over 2 months post pregnancy! YAY! It wasn't a bad time either... my average pace with 8:55 minute miles... and to finally hit a distance that I use to run during my recovery/short run days was amazing. I feel like running is getting a little easier every week.

A lot of people have been asking me how my recovery has been going. Personally I would say I'm pretty much completely back to normal. My incision is completely healed and the scar is becoming lighter and lighter. The only thing I notice every now and again is a little pain in that area and I have a lot of numbness where they cut me open. It is a strange feeling. I finally feel like my ab muscles are coming back together and I'm hoping to really start working out that part of my body when September hits. Until then I'm loving going out for runs, walking Remi, and stretching!

Speaking of Remi... I think he is recovered from whatever was bothering him last week. We are back to walking again. He also got a much needed hair cut on Saturday. He was getting pretty shaggy because we hadn't had him clipped since right after Roarke was born. I'm sure he is much cooler now!

Monday, August 17th, 2015 - 1.5 mile run / Stretch

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 - 3.14 mile run / 1.5 mile walk with Remi during Therapy Dog visits / Stretch

Thursday, August 20th, 2015 - 1.5 mile walk with Dan, Roarke, & Remi at Franklin Greenways

Friday, August 21st, 2015 - 3.14 mile run / Stretch

Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 - 2.5 mile walk with Roarke while Remi was getting groomed

Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 - REST DAY!

Totals for the week : Ran 7.78 miles / Walked 5.5 miles with my boys

Week #10

#52weeksofRoarke

Good Morning Roarke

One of my absolute favorite things is watching Roarke wake up from a long nights sleep or nap time. The faces he makes, the exaggerated movements he does, his little squeaks and coos... they all make my heart smile. There is just nothing better. I have found myself really trying to concentrate on taking in all these little moments that I enjoy with him because I know I will blink and they will be gone before I know it.

Boys are so fun!

Mileage Monday

Running stats for the week of August 10th - August 16th... it was a warm week but boy you couldn't beat the weather and all the sunshine we got. It sure is better than the months and months of rain we received not too long ago. I have been very slow to increase my running mileage just because I want to make sure not to injure myself. I would like to be able to run a 5K by the end of the month. I finally ran 2.5 miles this week and didn't feel bad at all afterward. The trick is to stretch stretch stretch for me.

During the weekend Remi hurt his left front leg. I really have no clue what he did to it at this point. We started on one of our usual walks and just as we got about a block from home he started limping on it badly. I worried that maybe he stepped on something and it was in one of his paw pads, but I checked it as good as I could and didn't find anything. We turned around and went straight home since one of my fears is being far away from home with an 80 pound dog who can't walk. I kind of broke down that night because I continue to see Remington aging and it breaks my heart to see his body fail him in any way. I'm hoping whatever is going on with him works itself out, but if not we will be making a trip to the vet very soon.

Monday, August 10th, 2015 - 2 mile run / Stretch

Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 - 1.5 mile run / 2 mile walk with Remi / Stretch

Wednesday, August 12th, 2015 - 1.5 mile walk with Remi during Therapy Dog visits

Thursday, August 13th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Friday, August 14th, 2015 - Breaking Muscle Program / Stretch

Saturday, August 15th, 2015 - 2.5 mile run / Stretch

Sunday, August 16th, 2015 - REST DAY!

Totals for the week : Ran 6 miles / Walked 3.5 miles with Remi