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Maniac
Marathon Maniac #6740
Goals for 2015:
Run 3 marathons (modified: Run 2 marathons--Lost Dutchman 02/2015 and Whiskey Row 05/2015)
Run a 50-miler (Ran a 53.8 mile race 11/14/2015)
Run 1,500 miles (uhhh...how about 1,400?)
Stay healthy
I have a question for you folks. My DW is expecting our second child at the end of October. Obviously, this is exciting news, but it does pose a (obviously minor) dilemma... I want to run the 2009 PF Chang's Rock N Roll Marathon in January. Having an infant (along with our then-4-year old daughter) right in the middle of training is likely to present some challenges. Given that we've been through the infancy phase before, I do seem to recall not sleeping so well... My question is this...Has anyone on here trained to run a marathon so soon after their wife gave birth? Obviously, Paula Radcliffe did it (and she's the one who gave birth!!), but I don't get paid to run, so I have to work training around an actual job... Thoughts?
HTFU
Congratulations We are also planning another baby anyday now so that our son and his sibling are not too far apart in age. MTA: I asked the same question in another group within ra and someone brought up Radcliff as well.
rectumdamnnearkilledem
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
I think there are a few members who have done this...I can't imagine it...but I can't imagine training for a marathon, either--yet. I do recall how completely numb I felt that first year of our son's life--particularly the first 3 months. I barely was able to function, much less even think about mild exercise.
What does your wife say?
Whenever I mention running, her eyes glaze over.... Basically, she's not going to do anything different or be willing to help in any way (e.g., let me sleep in or take care of the kids while I get a nap).
A Saucy Wench
I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets
"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7
Bugs
Giant Flaming Dork
Uh oh. That's not a good sign. It will still be doable but without her support and understanding, you will be facing some tough times, no doubt. Good luck.
http://xkcd.com/621/
I fly.
Bring it on.
That didn't take long.