Well, I did it! Ran my FIRST race with both the girls. Let me tell ya, it was not easy but it was not too hard, either. We ran the "Run til You Are Green" 5k, yesterday! My unoffical time was 27:03! Yes, with both girls! Of course, my husband came in third overall!
Man, pushing a double BOB is tough when you are just running, but in a race- that's a different story! You have to make sure you aren't in anyone's way and you have to be able
to have room for the stroller when you pass people. I started in the back, so I would like to think that my time is actually faster! LoL. I also like to think that since I could not pass people- I was in the back, that it affected my time as well! (Haha!! Anything to make me feel like I was faster! KWIM?!)
I bet you are wondering why I pushed the double BOB and not my husband?? Well, my husband is VERY fast. He came in 3rd with an unofficial time of 16:30. HE is THE runner of the family. Cause he is fast as sh*t!! He always wants to win his races and because he probably could, I told him, "Don't worry about the kids- I will run with them." My husband supports my crazy ideas, the least I could do is support his passion! I got tired of not having a babysitter to watch his races, so I said, "Screw it! I am going to run with them!"
Although, my husband is the fastest one in the family, he is not the only runner. We did meet on the same track team in 6th grade! He takes running a bit more seriously/competitively than I do. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the extreme), he is probably a 15 when it comes to running, while I am a 6/7. However, my husband is bringing my competitive side out! I mean, I am a Capricorn and all! LoL! If I am going to run with a double stroller- I am going to be the fastest runner with a stroller! Ha!
Before my husband came into my life, My running background consisted of a few runs in college. I guess you could say I was the runner out of my friends. We all lived close to each other, and I would just run to their house. I did make it a point to run because it is just what I do. I feel so much better after a run! KWIM? I wish I did more races- because I think I was wayyy faster then than now! I remember my friends and I decided a WEEK before to do the "Great Aloha Run" (8.1 miles) and we allll went out the night before. I remember we were all hanging in the car and puking right before the race! Haha! Oh man, I miss college and days like that! As you can see, I did not do that bad, considering I stopped to puke in the bushes a couple of times! HAHA! After that, I did one more race- graduated from UH and moved to Vegas (2007). I did not do any more races until I (re)met my husband and we did a 5k togethor (2009). I am not that fast, but with my husband winning left and right- it makes me want to be faster!
My 2 races in college! HA! Bottom is the "Great Aloha Run." It is pretty popular here in Hawaii.
And that would be my FIRST run with my husband! Athlinks.com is pretty cool! You can see all your race times.
After moving to Washiongton state (2011), I wanted to start getting into races with my husband. It is just sooo cold before summer time hits, that you don't have the motivation to go outside and run. And I hate running on a treadmill! I still did as much as I could because I don't like not running. I eat like a teenage boy, so If I don't run the little mileage I do- I would prob be 500 pounds. Seriously, if you knew how much I ate- you would be surpised too! I plan my day around my meals! "Nope, we can't go there during that time. Why? Because it is lunchtime. Speaking of- what are we eating for lunch?" Yup. All the time.
Anyway, long story short- my husband had to get deployed; so I decided to go home to Maui and figured "Hey, why not do the Great Aloha Race while I am there?" So I started training and then found out I was pregnant! Oh, the irony. However, that did not stop me! I read articles on pregnant people doing marathons (that's a little too much for me pregnant or not), and figured if those women can do it, than I can run an 8 mile race. Sooo I ended up running that BETTER than when I ran it- not pregnant. I was about 5 months pregnant with Kiana at that time. I also did a 5k race before and 10k after. 10k was not as good as I wanted because I was BACK in Tacoma and it was raining. I can assure you, running in the rain sucks and I don't ever want to that again. Period. Haha!
Isn't that crazy? I ran the "Great Aloha Run" in 2012 better when I was pregnant, as opposed to above picture that showed my time in 2007! Well, I was not hanging that time! Teehee!
I did not do any races after my daughter and then, ironically, when I started running again- guess who was pregnant?? AGAIN?? I tried to run as much as I could, but was not able to do any races pregnant with Kailea.
Now that we are back on Maui and the sun wakes me up at 7am, I have been making it a point to go running with the girls every morning (okay, maybe not EVERY morning- but most! LOL). No excuses!! I may have 2 babies, but that will not stop me! I love my beer! LOL Initially, I was scared to run a race with them but after doing it- I realize its not that bad.
So what's the moral to this story?
I get emails all the time from other women saying that they can't believe I have 2 babies. While I feel good about it, it is also hard work! Trust me. I have to make sure I do some kind of HARD physical activity OR I would have to get carted everywhere! I hope that I can encourage all those other woman out there to get motivated! I gave a little back ground on my running history because I want to encourage those to practice being healthy even when you are pregnant. DON'T PUSH IT, but keep active.
If I can make time in my day- to get a run in or do some pushups, etc.. YOU can, too! I have 2 babies and 2 business but I always try to make time for it! NO EXCUSES! I don't have a babysitter- so the girls come running with me or I do exercises with them.
Also, if you follow our instagram @shoptiel- I post workout tips or a healthy meal recipe every now and then. It is something that I like to do. When I ran in pageants (ha, yes! I did a few.. back in 2002 and 2004)- my platform was, "Living A Healthier Lifestyle!" So I guess you could say being healthy is a passion of mine. Notice how I said HEALTHY and not skinny?!?! Do not get the 2 words misconstrued. You don't have to be a size 2- to be healthy. Remember that.
Anyway, I am actually on my way to getting a personal trainer certificate! YES! But in the meantime- those that LIVE on Maui, you can join me for "WOM!" That is right! A spin on "WOD." "WOM" means- "Work Out Mom." I am planning on doing some runs and workouts at Keopulani Park in the mornings, WITH your kids. I want to show you that you can get a workout in, even without a babysitter! Plus, the park is there so after you can let your kids play, too! If you are interested in attending one- please email me at tiel808@yahoo.com. I will bring weights, too. Think of it as a mini boot camp with your kids! And yes, we will be running the LONG trail! LOL
Man, pushing a double BOB is tough when you are just running, but in a race- that's a different story! You have to make sure you aren't in anyone's way and you have to be able
to have room for the stroller when you pass people. I started in the back, so I would like to think that my time is actually faster! LoL. I also like to think that since I could not pass people- I was in the back, that it affected my time as well! (Haha!! Anything to make me feel like I was faster! KWIM?!)
I bet you are wondering why I pushed the double BOB and not my husband?? Well, my husband is VERY fast. He came in 3rd with an unofficial time of 16:30. HE is THE runner of the family. Cause he is fast as sh*t!! He always wants to win his races and because he probably could, I told him, "Don't worry about the kids- I will run with them." My husband supports my crazy ideas, the least I could do is support his passion! I got tired of not having a babysitter to watch his races, so I said, "Screw it! I am going to run with them!"
Although, my husband is the fastest one in the family, he is not the only runner. We did meet on the same track team in 6th grade! He takes running a bit more seriously/competitively than I do. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the extreme), he is probably a 15 when it comes to running, while I am a 6/7. However, my husband is bringing my competitive side out! I mean, I am a Capricorn and all! LoL! If I am going to run with a double stroller- I am going to be the fastest runner with a stroller! Ha!
Before my husband came into my life, My running background consisted of a few runs in college. I guess you could say I was the runner out of my friends. We all lived close to each other, and I would just run to their house. I did make it a point to run because it is just what I do. I feel so much better after a run! KWIM? I wish I did more races- because I think I was wayyy faster then than now! I remember my friends and I decided a WEEK before to do the "Great Aloha Run" (8.1 miles) and we allll went out the night before. I remember we were all hanging in the car and puking right before the race! Haha! Oh man, I miss college and days like that! As you can see, I did not do that bad, considering I stopped to puke in the bushes a couple of times! HAHA! After that, I did one more race- graduated from UH and moved to Vegas (2007). I did not do any more races until I (re)met my husband and we did a 5k togethor (2009). I am not that fast, but with my husband winning left and right- it makes me want to be faster!
My 2 races in college! HA! Bottom is the "Great Aloha Run." It is pretty popular here in Hawaii.
And that would be my FIRST run with my husband! Athlinks.com is pretty cool! You can see all your race times.
After moving to Washiongton state (2011), I wanted to start getting into races with my husband. It is just sooo cold before summer time hits, that you don't have the motivation to go outside and run. And I hate running on a treadmill! I still did as much as I could because I don't like not running. I eat like a teenage boy, so If I don't run the little mileage I do- I would prob be 500 pounds. Seriously, if you knew how much I ate- you would be surpised too! I plan my day around my meals! "Nope, we can't go there during that time. Why? Because it is lunchtime. Speaking of- what are we eating for lunch?" Yup. All the time.
Anyway, long story short- my husband had to get deployed; so I decided to go home to Maui and figured "Hey, why not do the Great Aloha Race while I am there?" So I started training and then found out I was pregnant! Oh, the irony. However, that did not stop me! I read articles on pregnant people doing marathons (that's a little too much for me pregnant or not), and figured if those women can do it, than I can run an 8 mile race. Sooo I ended up running that BETTER than when I ran it- not pregnant. I was about 5 months pregnant with Kiana at that time. I also did a 5k race before and 10k after. 10k was not as good as I wanted because I was BACK in Tacoma and it was raining. I can assure you, running in the rain sucks and I don't ever want to that again. Period. Haha!
Isn't that crazy? I ran the "Great Aloha Run" in 2012 better when I was pregnant, as opposed to above picture that showed my time in 2007! Well, I was not hanging that time! Teehee!
I did not do any races after my daughter and then, ironically, when I started running again- guess who was pregnant?? AGAIN?? I tried to run as much as I could, but was not able to do any races pregnant with Kailea.
Now that we are back on Maui and the sun wakes me up at 7am, I have been making it a point to go running with the girls every morning (okay, maybe not EVERY morning- but most! LOL). No excuses!! I may have 2 babies, but that will not stop me! I love my beer! LOL Initially, I was scared to run a race with them but after doing it- I realize its not that bad.
So what's the moral to this story?
I get emails all the time from other women saying that they can't believe I have 2 babies. While I feel good about it, it is also hard work! Trust me. I have to make sure I do some kind of HARD physical activity OR I would have to get carted everywhere! I hope that I can encourage all those other woman out there to get motivated! I gave a little back ground on my running history because I want to encourage those to practice being healthy even when you are pregnant. DON'T PUSH IT, but keep active.
If I can make time in my day- to get a run in or do some pushups, etc.. YOU can, too! I have 2 babies and 2 business but I always try to make time for it! NO EXCUSES! I don't have a babysitter- so the girls come running with me or I do exercises with them.
Also, if you follow our instagram @shoptiel- I post workout tips or a healthy meal recipe every now and then. It is something that I like to do. When I ran in pageants (ha, yes! I did a few.. back in 2002 and 2004)- my platform was, "Living A Healthier Lifestyle!" So I guess you could say being healthy is a passion of mine. Notice how I said HEALTHY and not skinny?!?! Do not get the 2 words misconstrued. You don't have to be a size 2- to be healthy. Remember that.
Anyway, I am actually on my way to getting a personal trainer certificate! YES! But in the meantime- those that LIVE on Maui, you can join me for "WOM!" That is right! A spin on "WOD." "WOM" means- "Work Out Mom." I am planning on doing some runs and workouts at Keopulani Park in the mornings, WITH your kids. I want to show you that you can get a workout in, even without a babysitter! Plus, the park is there so after you can let your kids play, too! If you are interested in attending one- please email me at tiel808@yahoo.com. I will bring weights, too. Think of it as a mini boot camp with your kids! And yes, we will be running the LONG trail! LOL
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