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5 ways training for a marathon mirrors being pregnant

July 11, 2013 By: project30in201226 Comments

* Disclaimer: I am not, nor have I ever been pregnant. So this entire post is speculation. πŸ™‚ However, I have lots of friends who have babies, some friends who are currently pregnant and friends who want to get pregnant so I have aΒ decentΒ understanding of what the process entails πŸ™‚ *

As I’ve started my marathon training, I’ve figured out that I’m closely mirroring some of my currently pregnant friends and figured I’d share some of my observations with y’all…

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I go to happy hours and don’t drink.

Now, I’m not a huge drinker and certainly don’t drink on the average night. But if I’m going to a happy hour or a party, I’ll have a glass of wine or two. But since I’ve started training for this marathon, I’ve been the one sipping water happily while friends give me the side eye. While at a birthday happy hour a couple of weeks ago, I explained that I was waking at up 5am to run the next day and people looked at me like this:

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I’m ALWAYS hungry.

Literally. Always. It’s the most amazing thing and I know it’s because I’m running so much more than I was previously. Really hoping this levels off soon though…

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I go to bed at 10pm on Friday nights.

I mean seriously, do I need to say more here? I’m 30 years old and I go to bed at 10pm on Friday nights. Sigh.

Something, somewhere is usually in pain.

My coworkers are used to me wearing my neon pink compression socks around the office to soothe my aching shins. Or calves. Or something. Because something is usually aching.

It’s all I talk about all the time.

I try really hard not be obnoxious by only talking about running, but it seriously is the major thing that is happening in my life now. Of course there are TONS of other things happening as well. Work, church, relationships, family, etc. But you can bet that people in each of those spheres have had to listen to me ramble on about marathon training. Oops πŸ™‚ Hope y’all don’t mind too much!

What would you compare training for a marathon to?Β 


Comments

  1. Sue says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Ha, I think you actually are pretty close! Not bad! You might as well be preggers πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 9:00 am

      haha, it’s good to know I’ll be (somewhat) prepared when the day comes πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Amy @ Long Drive Journey says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Hahaha, I’ve never trained for a marathon, but I love these. I can relate to some of them – especially talking about running ALL.THE.TIME.

    Reply
    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 9:01 am

      I know, right? It’s ALLLLL I talk about. Thank goodness I have gracious friends, family and coworkers!

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    July 11, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Well, I have both been pregnant and have done 2 marathons. I firmly believe that when it comes to having a baby OR running a marathon – if you can do one, you can do the other! I think the only difference is that with the training, you can give yourself a true rest day, not so with carrying around a basketball in your belly, BUT I do agree the two can be very similar! πŸ™‚

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Haha, I love your response! And so true, about no rest days when you are pregnant πŸ™‚

      Reply
    • Molto Vivace says

      July 11, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      YES! I have had 3 babies and run 2 marathons – it’s a similar test of endurance. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:03 am

    I’m totally with you on this one! Although I usually say I feel like an 95-year-old man

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Oh yes, also a very accurate description! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Kristin @ A Mom on the Run says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:10 am

    This made me laugh πŸ™‚ My childbirth instructor actually compared giving birth to running a marathon during our class πŸ™‚

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 11:09 am

      I really think the two are quite similar, right? πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Jan Scott (@janscott75) says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:00 am

    It does sound pretty similar! LOL

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 11:10 am

      I thought so too! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. thedancingrunner says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Um, seriously. You’ve hit the nail on the head with this one! So funny!!

    Reply
    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Haha, glad you enjoyed it. I think it’s totally true! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Karen @karenlovestorun says

    July 11, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Don’t worry, I’m in bed at 9:30 on Friday nights!! You’re not alone πŸ™‚
    Karen @karenlovestorun

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 10:57 pm

      whew, good to know πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Molto Vivace says

    July 11, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I’ve had 3 babies and run 2 marathons, and your post is spot on! I remember getting up from a low chair or couch in front of other people with groans in BOTH situations (pregnant and training)! I prepared for natural childbirth (Bradley method) and always compare that to marathon training!

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      hahaha, love it. especially because i think when that day comes, i’d like to give birth naturally. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. runawaybridalplanner says

    July 11, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Great post, this one made me laugh! It’s really true:)

    Reply
    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      Isn’t it? My pregnant friends are like, “you sound like me!” πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. amrtt says

    July 11, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    This is awesome! Totally agree!
    emma @ a mom runs this town

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 11, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      Haha, it’s funny how all the similarities add up!

      Reply
  12. Kim @ Fabulous Fit Foodie says

    July 12, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Great post! It’s funny, I am debating between my first marathon or trying for our first baby next year…I guess the experience may not be so different either way. πŸ˜‰ I would add to your post that marathon training culminates in several hours of pain and ultimately results in blissful happiness once you reach the end ( speculation on my part)! πŸ™‚

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    • Eat Pray Run, DC says

      July 12, 2013 at 9:17 am

      Ah, yes! That is definitely deserving of #6 on the list πŸ™‚ Good luck with whichever option you choose πŸ™‚

      Reply

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