Friday, May 25, 2012

Fitness Friday....Celebrating the Half

Seriously how can you not love this girl?!! 
But this isn't the type of celebration I was referring to....although it may end up looking like this.....minus the killer abs!

This weekend (Sunday) begins my 20th week of pregnancy....half way to babytown....half way there!  Last pregnancy I received an amazing Burberry diaper bag from my loving hubby who likes to indulge my obsession from time to time.  I probably went for a leisurly walk and/or relaxed on the beach.
Enter this year.....
This time around I'm celebrating my half way marker with.....
a half marathon!!! 
This Sunday I'll be toeing the line at this half marathon in Hyannis, MA!!  Granted when I registered for this race I was not even pregnant, but it worked out great!  I'm not shooting for any particular time goal but I do want to finish....and celebrate the gift of reaching the half way point for baby #2!!  This will be the 3rd long distance race (20 miler and 1/2 mary earlier) of this pregnancy.  The last time I ran this race was when we started thinking that a move down here might be a good thing!  This time we have been here 2 years!  I have my belly brace on the way and outfit is just about picked out.  Now all that is left is the run!

What are your plans this Memorial Day weekend?  How are you kicking off the "unofficial" start to Summer?

Check out Runner's World Summer Running Streak starting on Memorial Day!!  It goes until 4th of July (38 days) where you have to run at least one mile a day each day.  That's like to the end of our neighborhood and back....I can handle that!  How about you?  Wanna go streaking this Summer?????


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22 comments:

  1. abbiMay 25, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Wow, a half while you are halfway. Impressive! Have fun this weekend!

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  2. SamMay 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Good luck Mama! I've never heard of a belly brace, hopefully it's nothing like what's pictured in my mind! LOL

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  3. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Wow, you are my hero. I will remember you when I cant hang in there with a 10K. I love your picture of Kara. I love her too! She is just too cool and so passionate about running. I did sign up for the RW Running Stream because I think its a great and fun idea! I actually talked about it on my post today too! :) Good luck with your race!

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  4. misszippyMay 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    That shot from the Will Ferrell movie just makes me laugh--I'm ashamed to say that movie is one of my favorites!

    Congrats on hitting the half-way point and doing it in style! Enjoy your race this weekend. I love the Cape and still need to get back there for a race sometime--that one sounds great!

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  5. MollyMay 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Good luck this weekend!!! You are really an inspiration : ) I've never been to the Cape, but it's on my to do list!!! Have a great weekend!

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  6. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Half way through your pregnancy!!!! How exciting! Good luck this weekend at your race!!!!

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  7. Kyria @ Travel SpotMay 25, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Wow I can't believe you are already half way! The time goes fast! I am sure you knew that though! That half sounds great. I hope it's not too hot! You are going to have so much fun! It's a great opportunity to take a look around, enjoy the scenery and have great time!

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  8. Coach JenMay 25, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    COngrats on halfway through :) Enjoy the half this weekend and embrace the belly Be prepared for comments, I could never believe all the "is she really pregnant and running" comments when I ran at 20 weeks and beyond!

    Here from Fitness Friday

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  9. Suz and AllanMay 25, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Hooray for being halfway through your pregnancy! Good luck on your half!

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  10. Rachelle QMay 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Wow, have a great race! I am streaking for the first time ever! Woohoo! Have a great weekend:)

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  11. Laura @ Mommy run fastMay 25, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    How exciting, Nancy! I think 20 weeks is the perfect time for a half- you're beyond the first tri fatigue, but not into third tri pains and hugeness. :) Have a blast- and congrats on 20 weeks!

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  12. Running, Loving, LivingMay 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Good luck on your 1/2 marathon!

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  13. PavementRunnerMay 25, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    goooooooooooooooood luck. Run Strong, Finish Stronger.

    and I'm thinking about going streaking as well!

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  14. Boston Bound BrunetteMay 25, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Have a great half!!You are pretty impressive!!

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  15. Jerilee E.May 25, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Good for you- that's awesome!! I'll be thinking of you and a happy half/halfway finish :).
    I am going to look into that streak thing- how fun would that be??

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  16. jillconyersMay 26, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    What a fun way to celebrate 1/2 way point! Have fun Nancy!

    How can you not love Kara!?! She is amazing.

    Of to check out RWs summer streaking :)

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  17. N.D.May 26, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Yeah! Good for you :) enjoy it!!

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  18. MarissaMay 26, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I found my motivation for the day...YOU! a half at your halfway point? how awesome!!!

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  19. H LoveMay 26, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Girl this is pretty stinking cool! I don't know how you do or where you get the energy! Take it easy and have fun! Yeah for 1/2 way!

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  20. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    What a perfect way to celebrate 20 weeks of pregnancy!! You go girl!!

    I entered the running streak challenge - let's do it!!

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