I’m so excited to say that on Saturday, September 12th–at nearly 24 weeks pregnant–I reached my New Year’s Resolution goal of running 400 miles this year!
This New Year’s Resolution started off like most–I was highly motivated and did great for the first 6 weeks or so…and then I started slacking off. In April my friend Jill talked me into running an 8K race so that got me back in my running shoes for a few weeks, but then on April 28th I found out I was pregnant.
Decision time.
I could either re-commit to my goal and DO IT. Or I could make excuses and always wonder if I had it in me. (And believe me, pregnancy seemed like a damn good excuse.)
I decided to go for it. I didn’t know if I’d be able to make my goal, but I was determined to try. I made adjustments for running while pregnant, and started getting up early to run before work since I was so tired in the afternoons and evenings. Soon I was running every morning and before long my mileage went from 10 miles/week to 15 miles/week to 20 miles/week, as I gradually counted my way up to 400!
Me and the baby, right after our 400th mile:
I’m so proud that I hit my goal only 9 months into the year. I’m also proud that almost all of my miles were ran outside, and almost all were ran while pregnant. But most of all I’m proudest that I’ll never have to look back and wonder if I had it in me–that’s the greatest achievement.
Congrats, congrats, congrats!
Way to keep a resolution! I’m thinking you’re probably one of the few that did
I’m thinking the babe will be runner too…lol.
Congrats! I was definitely impressed as I saw your mile ticker climbing. Way to go! That is absolutely amazing.
Impressive! Way to go!
Congratulations!!! That is really impressive.
Congrats Dusty!! You look great and I’m so proud of you!
WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
congratulations! what a great accomplishment. it’s so awesome to set a goal and then reach it. i’m feeling pretty guilty right now. i’m not pregnant and you couldn’t get me to run 400 miles unless a bear was chasing me!
Great job! I had noticed you were so close and had tried to comment last week. You’re an inspiration to me!! And you’ll be such a great example to your daughter when she sees pictures of what a healthy lifestyle you maintained through your pregnancy with her
Woohooo! What a huge achievement!!!
First off, I am a frequent blog reader but a rare commenter (I know, I suck) but I had to comment on this post. You look awesome for 24 weeks pregnant! And the running? Simply amazing. You totally motivated me to start getting up early and run before work. Keep it going lady! That is something to be very, very proud of!
How very cool! Congrats!
wow congrats! you should go for 500 now!
You look great and I love that you completed your goal in 9 months! That’s so great!
I love your running ticker too! I need to get one of those just to see what I’ve been accomplishing…
Congrats!! That’s quite an accomplishment!!
Congrats! That’s wonderful news you achieved your goal, while pregnant too. You must be a super hero!
YOU GO, GIRL!!!
Congratulations on your achieving your goal!
woot woot! YAY! You go on with your bad self
You just became my hero!!!
You did it! And look GREAT! Just think how many miles you will surpass your goal by – the end of the year is months off (of course, you do have a little one on the way…)!
Very inspiring!
You are a goddess among women. The End.
Congratulations! What a wonderful and amazing achievement… I mean, running is hard enough, but running with a baby doesn’t sound easy in the least!
Wow, that’s amazing! Congratulations!
Congrats ~ that is awesome!
Congratulations, I am so proud of you for sticking to your goal, even when pregnant! I am going to start calling you Charlotte now
congrats!!! way to go!!!
Congratulations! That is such an amazing accomplishment…pregnant or not!
jbhat
Congrats. I couldn’t imagine running right now.
Congratulations, D! That is awesome!!
Congrats! That’s a major accomplishment!
Awesome!! You are an inspiration to us all!! Are you going to bump your goal up now for the remainder of the year? You look fabulous!
Thank you all SO MUCH! Your comments are all so wonderful and really mean a lot to me; thank you!
I do plan to keep running even though I’ve hit my goal for the year, although I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be able to last. The baby is definitely making herself known!
Amazing! Congratulations!
What a wonderful accomplishment! Congrats!
how awesome are you? very! how adorable are you? very!
Congratulations! Way to kick your new years resolution butt! Points to you for also looking so cute in your runners and gear with your bump
Hopefully I can start posting nursery pictures too. Only 5 months to go for us before it will be in use.
Take care and keep up the good work,
Lisa
Hey, last time I seen you — I couldn’t even tell you were prego!! You look amazing and congrats on the big 400!! Hope to see ya again before you pop that little lady out!! Lookin’ good sista!!
A.K.
Unbelievably amazing girl, that’s what you are ! I am so impressed. You are lookin’ good honey !
Big smiles and hugs,
Kate
WOW, Congrats on meeting your goal! That is so impressive! You inspire me!!
~Missi
big congrats!
Go you! What an amazing achievement – and YOU did it!!!! Congrats!
congrats!! can i ask, what kind of running shoes do you wear? do you like them? any advice on buying running shoes? thanks!
This is so inspiring! I keep wanting to get back into running, because it always helped me relax and de-stress, but with an international move and then a drive through 7 state move I made excuses —too tired, too much to do. But seeing you accomplish this makes me want to set a similar goal.
And can I just say you look fantastic, even being pregnant and just having gone running!
Thanks so much everyone! Your comments about being inspired by my running are so amazing–thank you! I’ve been inspired by so many other runners, and I’m happy to pay it forward. Good luck to all of you!
@Allie–I wear Mizuno Wave Creation running shoes. My best advice for buying running shoes is to go to a specialty store and getting fitted for them. I finally did this for the first time about 3 years ago and OMG, it makes such a difference! They measure your foot and determine which kind of support you need, then have you try some on and watch as you run in them (either outside or on a treadmill) to see how your foot is hitting the ground and how the shoe seems to work. The result is the perfect shoe for YOUR feet and YOUR running style. Prior to getting fitted I used to have soreness in my feet and legs, but I found out it was b/c I had been buying the wrong kind of shoe (and the wrong size!), but not anymore. I’ll never buy a pair of running shoes any other way again!
Congratulations!
That is an amazing accomplishment. I am so impressed. I know I’m a total stranger, but it’s like I feel so proud for you.
So happy for you!!!
Thank you so much alexandjess & Melissa!
Where did you get the mileage widget you use on your blog? I want one!