That right-- mama's racing on Sunday!Well, technically, I'm "racing" on Sunday. As in, "there will be a race taking place and I will be participating in it." After getting approval from The Husband, my doctor, and my enabling Running Buddy, I pulled the registration trigger.
I'm not racing other people or the clock or even myself, but I'll have a number pinned to my (very large) front and plan to hopefully cross the finish line of an official 5K race, so it counts as racing.
Last year I spent many long runs daydreaming about being pregnant and the type of mom I wanted to be some day. Running has been and will continue to be a very large part of that. Twins have altered a few things about this experience, but racing while pregnant is just something that's always meant something to me. No matter how long it takes me to finish, I want to set an example for my children about healthy living from day 0.
Now the real dilemma: WHAT DO I WEAR? I've been wearing one of my old, over-sized race shirts on my evening runs. My prenatal cradle shows out the bottom, but I don't really care. I DO care just a little bit for a race with real runners and pictures though.
This 5K is part of the CB half marathon festivities I ran last year. I thought about wearing my usual race uniform since the top is a pink Nike tunic, quite long, and fairly loose on the bottom. Just for the hell of it, I tried it on last night and took an honest spin in front of the mirror.
View from the back: Not Pregnant
View from the front: Unremarkably Pregnant
View from the side: Whoa!Shit! Pregnant
Which isn't really surprising since my stomach is measuring almost full term for someone with one baby. I think the Whoa!Shit! view might freak some people out that I'm a threat to give birth right on the course. (And the course ran through a trailer park last year, so I agree we should avoid that.)
It pains me to say this, but I may have to race in a cotton, mango, Liz Lange maternity tank top from the clearance rack at Target. I know, it hurts just to type it. They just don't make maternity dry fit on the cheap. Hopefully wearing Garmie keeps a little bit of runner street cred.
Legit apparel or not, I'm racing on Sunday! Watch out slow runners/fast walkers of the Council Bluffs 5K, my mango tank top-covered giant tummy and I are COMING FOR YOU!
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woo hoo!!! have fun out there!!
Awesome! Have fun and good luck finding a race top!
You are a shoo in for a podium placement for the "Running for 3" catagory...
Have fun! I can't wait to hear the comments you get when you are passing people.
No matter what you where, awesome! Have a great time and take lots of pictures. :)
This is so awesome! Good luck with the race! If you are running while measuring full-term, then I should be able to run until at LEAST 7-8 months, right?
I'm only 13 weeks now, and am racing on Saturday. :)
so the ninos are running their first race, how exciting! and think about it, finally you'll be able to wear the oversized Tshirt that you get at 5Ks. win, win!
It must feel good to have a race on the schedule! Rock that contton mango tank top - do what you need to do and have fun! You are awesome!
Have a great time racing! You may get some comments because of your twin belly (I know I used to and that was just walking around), but be proud of that baby belly!
I was born in CB! Make it a triple threat and start jogging there near your due date. :D
Love this post! It's great that you can laugh at yourself. That's really all that matters. Good luck and have fun!
Good luck and have fun! I would pay to see the expressions on the faces of people you pass.
In a perfect world, everything will be dri-fit!
you should be able to:
-- get three finishers medals/ribbons (or maybe just 3 bibs since it is only a 5K)
-- place in the -1 AG category 1st and 2nd
BTW - since you are racing for 3, what the crap is Razz's excuse?
This is awesome!!
Can't wait for the report --- with pictures!! ;)
WAY TO GO!
Very cool!! Have fun out there - and be sure to record all the comments for posterity!
I might go for the pink Nike tunic, anyway. You could write your due date above your number so as not to freak too many people out :) It'd make for an awesome picture at the beginning of the baby book.
Great post! I hope to be as funny and fashionable as you when I'm prego. ;)
Have a great time racing! It will be an awesome experience (I think), or, at least, one that you can't have every day.
Just think, you'll have an automatic spacer between you and the person in front of you! And maybe people will get out of your way quicker!
You HAVE to get one of those "Baby on Board" signs to pin on your back. And I'd even modify it to say "Two babies on board!"
Personally, I'd deal with cotton to cover the bump, but you'll look cute any way!
Way to keep up the running and racing!
No matter what you wear, you will be stylin'
Have fun and look forward to hearing how it goes!!
I can't wait to read the report!! Take lots of pictures :)
Good luck, momma, you'll do great!!
have a great time at the 5K!!
Fun! Have a great time racing!
YAY!!!
have fun out there!!!!
You will do fabulous!
Can't wait to see pics!!
you definitely are, and have been, setting a great example!!
have fun and be safe!!
full term size? i don't believe it...post some pics!
those boys are banditing a race already, tsk tsk!
this is too cool! have fun and enjoy your prego-pr and that the cotton holds up?
I am SO impressed with you - WTG!
I say go for the pink WOA preggo shirt. As long as you are comfortable. You ARE pregnant so why not look the part?!? What ever you wear just make sure you have a great time! Can't wait for the race report - have a great race!
They should totally have a special pregnancy running category! YOu would totally win that! And you are going to rock the shirt at the race...hey its better than looking super pregnant!
Enjoy and good luck!!!
From the front you look pregnant, from the side you look pregnant, from the back you look pregnant. Know why?? YOU'RE PREGNANT!
BTW, I have a feeling that a running pregnant lady will be the least spectacle in the genetic petrie dish called Council Bluffs.
Lol! you're definitely gonna make people do a double take when they see that mango top pass them by : ) Good luck, looking forward to the report!
awesome!! I'm so excited for you!! yea for racing!
You are setting such a great example for your little nuggets and any other to-be mothers out there! Go get 'em.
Sounds fantastically fun! Kudos to you for just getting out and getting it done! I feel bad already for the guys who'll get preggo'd by you! Haha!
Have a blast! Wish I could be running with you just to see all the double takes. ;o)
Girl, you are the bomb!! Rock that baby bumb....or is it babies bumb?!
I am so excited to hear you are running the CB 5k - I am running the half again this year (and hoping for no tourential downpour!). You will be happy to know we no longer venture through the trailer park and there will be ample bathrooms this round. Whatever you wear the fact you are preggos with twins and racing is amazing.
OUCH!
"BTW, I have a feeling that a running pregnant lady will be the least spectacle in the genetic petrie dish called Council Bluffs."
Believe it or not most of Council Bluffs is quite nice.
Have a great run this weekend! I know you'll look super cute no matter what you wear!
I have a feeling you will come away with this, with the worlds best race report! And I cannot wait!
The three of you are going to do great! Make sure you document this mango shirt with pictures :) Good luck!
Have you checked Old Navy? They have some Long waisted tanks, yes cotton, but I bet a larger size one would work to keep you covered and comfortable. Or the maternity section may have something.. Clearance rack.
So AWESOME! BE careful and have fun.
Running a race while pregnant makes you first class bad ass.
Yay for momma racing!!! Have a blast!
I totally care about race outfits, so I don't blame you. If the shirt is comfy and you'll be ok in it, who cares if it's from Target or whatever. And you KNOW I heart Target!
GET THOSE WALKERS!
amazing! get those walkers! laughing reading your entire post. have fun super mom!!
you crack me up!
Have a great time, make sure you get pictures, the little ones are "racing" too!
Awesome!! Have tons of fun and good luck! I'm sure you'll look great no matter what you wear!
Good for you! I bet you get a lot of encouragement from fellow runners.
dude - where whatever is comfortable! you got this!
Rock on! Preggo "racing" is so much fun. Have a great time.
I love it! I say if you're going with the mango tank you should really have some fun with it. I'm thinking a iron-on of some sort...maybe something that says "Pregnant, 27 weeks, type O-negative..." "If found laying down, please help up."
Anyway, enjoy yourself running mama!
You know you're going to scare a lot of people on the race course, especially wearing that cotton, mango, Liz Lange maternity tank top ;)
You should have your own age group category!
hope that race went well! that was a hilarious post! You're a trooper, running with twins!!! you go girl!
Wow! That is great! I can't wait to hear the race report! Also, your post brings up issues I'm having with pregnant running gear..now that summer's coming, I may need to invest in a massive dri-fit shirt or two. And some bigger shorts!
Have a great time!
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