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From Couch to 5k – My Journey To Get Healthy & Get Pregnant

October 6, 2012 By Erin Kennedy 9 Comments

I have written about the whole one day getting pregnant sitch before. About getting my body ready to get pregnant next year. Not quite sure when next year, so many different reasons to wait or not wait, but that is for a different post. I have been on prenatals for a couple of months. And, by “been on,” I mean I try to take them religiously every day, then forget for like two weeks and start over again. I think I have had the same bottle of 60 vitamins for the last 3 1/2 months.  I guess I need to set a reminder on my phone like I did in my 20s to remind myself to take my birth control pill. That was a reminder I was not willing to forget. I gotta do what I gotta do so I don’t forget every day. I am going to take my prenatal right now since I am thinking about it.

I have decided to set goals for myself and stick to them. I need to get serious, act serious, and be serious if I am serious about having a baby. SERIOUSLY. Have I convinced you yet? Or a better question is, have I convinced myself yet?

My Pre-Pregnancy Goals:

1. Prenatals everyday
2. Get my weight in check
3. Slow down my caffeine intake
4. Start training for 5k

I am actually excited to start training for a 5k. I used to run all the time in my 20s. I ran a few 5k races and I loved them. I think that it will really help me get my body in shape and feeling good. It is actually really helpful for this blog too. It is crazy the ideas that come pouring through when I have that time to myself and just think.

I found a great website that has a schedule for training for a 5k race. My best time for a 5k was under 30 minutes. I obviously did not win any races with that time. In fact, I have a really good friend who runs marathons for a living and at one of the races I did with her, she ran ahead and won the 5k then came back and ran with me. So yeah, it is more about the running and the thrill than trying to win any medals. Besides, I would like to have shapely legs again. I can’t remember the last time I have worn shorts! I would like to add a little more to my closet than just capri pants in every color.

Here is the chart I am going to follow called from Couch to 5k. I think that about sums up my recent activity. I admit it, seeing so many relax days written on here is very appealing to me. At the same time, I am sure if you were dedicated, you could get to the 5k in less than 10 weeks if you cut out some of the relax days. But really, who would want to? But at least the option is there.


So join me if you want. I do have weather in my favor. By the time I am ready to run, it will be perfect weather here in Phoenix, but if you are in the colder states, you can get started now, and run in the Feb or March races. 

For more info, you can check out, From Couch to 5k.com

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    October 6, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Good luck! I tried to use C to 5K but I just decided to run. I ran my first half marathon last January and running another one next month. I had a hard concieving and I had to get my weight in check and ended up losing 40 lbs in the 2 year 2 month process. 3 years later I have 2 little boys ages 2 and 3. They are 1 year 10 days apart and If I could be guaranteed a girl I would be pregnant yesterday. Good luck If I can do it anyone can do it!!!!!
    Melissa

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  2. My Thirty Spot says

    October 6, 2012 at 4:24 am

    Wow! Thanks so much for your comment Melissa! Your story seriously motivates me to feel I can really do this. Nice work on the half-marathons! That is really so inspiring and I know such a lot of work!
    Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate it!
    xoxo

    Erin

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  3. Nichole says

    October 6, 2012 at 6:14 am

    Best wishes and congrats on such an awesome plan so you can start your family!!!

    I was training for a 5k just this past spring but ended up spraining my ankle horribly by tripping over a step. I am hoping by next spring I can try all over again. I might have to use your chart :)

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  4. Aly Enriched says

    October 6, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Best wishes on this journey! (both to motherhood and the 5k!) I think I might steal this 10 week 5k idea and “run” with it, ha ha. Lol, awful joke, I know… And on an unrelated side note: I love your blog :) Just had to put it out there. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. My Thirty Spot says

    October 7, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Thanks so much Aly and Nichole! I really appreciate your support and encouragement!

    @Nichole – Ugh! I can’t believe that you sprained your ankle! What a downer! I think this plan could totally help to get you back!

    @Aly – Thanks for your kind words! I’m so happy to hear you like my blog! It always makes my day!

    xoxo

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  6. Adriana Hudson says

    October 7, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    What an amazing post… I am 27 years old, planning on loosing weight and participating in a 1/2 marathon before I get pregnant next year as well! How crazy is it?
    I am so excited to have found your post and I look forward to following your journey as I continue mine. Best of luck!!!
    Xoxoxo

    Adriana.

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  7. Ellie says

    October 12, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I am 31 and I’m trying to get back in shape after having 2 kids. I am on week four of the C25K and it’s going really well! I just found your blog and i’m really enjoying it.

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  8. Ellie says

    October 12, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I am 31 and I’m trying to get back in shape after having 2 kids. I am on week four of the C25K and it’s going really well! I just found your blog and i’m really enjoying it.

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  9. Anonymous says

    October 14, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    OMG.. This is kind freaking me out. I just turned thirty about a month ago and I feel like we could be twins. Same goals same struggles with the pills, getting my body baby ready, wow. I need to get moving on the goals. It is nice to know someone else is out there trying the same things I am !

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