Postpartum Week 3

Week Goals:

• Achilles PT 2x/day
• 1hr of exercise (walking, upper body weights, whatever) each day
• Stick to the nutrition plan
• At least 30min of upper body weights (cumulative) 

Monday

Did: 1.14mi stroller run/walk PLUS Stroller Barre class, 2x Achilles PT

Did a short run with baby in the stroller, and then enjoyed a fun, free FIT4MOM Stroller Barre class, which was more of a workout than I'd worried it would be. Definitely an enjoyable way to get strength training in!

Tuesday

Did: 6.24mi double stroller walk, 2x Achilles PT, 15min weights

Got my 10K in walking the munchkins this morning, and nailed the PT later in the day. Also executed ~15min of weight lifting at home, by myself. 

Wednesday

Did: Stroller Strides class with Fit4Mom, Achilles PT x2 , 10min weights

These Fit4Mom classes are pretty awesome. I've done "Mommy and Me" fitness classes before, but always found them lacking when it came to the "fitness" part; they seemed more social than workout. These classes are different. I'm definitely challenged with the upper body components, and inspired by the Ironman mamas who show up with 3 year olds in tow as well as the SAHMs who do these classes multiple times a week with their littles (especially because all the instructors also bring their children in the stroller). It's a really cool community, to say the least. 

Plus, I really need the group accountability for any sort of strength training... (though I did knock out another 10min of chest/back/arm exercises with my dumbbells solo). 

Thursday

Did: 8mi stroller walk, 1x Achilles PT, 10min Weights
With no daycare dropoff or Fit4Mom classes today, I found myself in need of a way to get my exercise in for the day... and a free morning. So, I loaded the baby up and set off for a leisurely long stroll at the river. We walked for about two hours, covering eight miles, and I've gotta say, the leisure life is definitely agreeing with me for the time being.

Eight Miles on the Riverwalk = Way Too Many Selfies

Friday

Did: Stroller Strides class, 5K stroller walk, 2x Achilles

Another awesome Fit4Mom class with one of my chorus friends and her little one, followed by a 5K stroller walk on the greenway = awesome Friday. Maternity leave is the best; I can just workout all day. lol. 

Saturday

Did: 4.25mi walk, 2x Achilles PT

In-laws visiting = limited time for working out, but I got a stroller walk in this morning with my father-in-law, then did my Achilles PT. 

Sunday

Did: 4.01mi stroller run @ 9:32/mi avg plus 1mi run/walk, 2x Achilles PT

After a week off (with the exception of short jog intervals during Fit4Mom classes), today was the day I'd told myself I could try running. I think the PT I've been doing has actually helped! Not only did I have a pain-free run today (it minimally sore to pressing afterwards, but this is even a slight improvement over what I ran through pregnant in July), but I've also been able to walk around my house barefoot all week (huge improvement from needing wedge sandals). Hooray, Dr. Google!

Total Weekly Mileage: 5.02 (run), 26.3 (walk)

Week-ending Thoughts:

• Hooray, Dr. Google
• I'm proud of myself for being responsible with this injury (time off PLUS rehab exercises)
• Loving the Fit4Mom group and classes-- so grateful for something I can do WITH baby
• While I'm frustrated at the slow pace I'm losing weight post-baby, I have to remember that the pace I'm at is actually pretty ideal and normal, even if it feels slow to me. It took 9 months to put all this on, and I can't expect it to be off in much less than a couple months at a healthy rate...