Diastasis Recti. Many pregnant women suffer from this, "this" being abdominal separation. Apparently I had a little bit of it myself, showing up around my 5th or 6th month of pregnancy. My Dr. acted like it was nothing and that I would recover easily from it. He did say, though, that women who have tight abs before they get pregnant are more apt to suffer from diastasis simply because their abs aren't used to being stretched out. Well what the heck, I get punished because I'm in shape and have slammin' abs? How unfair is that? Regardless, I seem to be on the mends, with only a little bit of protrusion in my upper abs that I notice when I crunch up from a laying-down position on the floor. Kinda NOT cool, but it just comes with the territory I guess.
Below is one video of several on the RunnersWorld website. Click on it to watch it, and if you go here :
http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-6-0-2,00.html?ext=Y&videolink=http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1243489102/bclid6520547001/bctid6541535001
...you can see the other related videos in the sidebar that compile the Core Values Workout. Get going on these exercises at least a couple weeks after birth, and you can start to zip those abs back up. Remember, though, it took 9 months to stretch those muscles out so it may take a few months to get them back!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
25 Things You May Not Know About Me
Some of you know me well, others of you don't. So here's 25 things that will let you in on the life of Lisbet. (Trust me, there's a lot more but this is the short list).
1 - My parents are still married (to each other, yes).
2 - I have one brother, Erik, who is now 22.
3 - I grew up in Princeton, Massachusetts and lived there for 23 years before moving to New Mexico (I am now 26).
4 - I was an NCAA All Conference ski racer at UMass - Amherst.
5 - We won Nationals in 2003, Regionals in 2004 - yes we beat the 28 year old imports from Sweden.
6 - It was (one of) the best times of my life.
7 - I figure skated competitively for 10 years.
8 - I had to stop because I fractured my back.
9 - Then I heavily devoted myself to ski racing (which I had also been doing while skating).
10 - I had four majors in college and still graduated in 4 years.
11 - I started running longer and doing triathlons after college - when I met my now husband.
12 - I love being competitive in any sport that I do.
13 - I thought I wouldn't have kids until at least my late 20s, and am so happy I had my first earlier!
14 - I like to think I have a slightly earthy/crunchy style.
15 - My husband thinks that's "dirty."
16 - I like classic rock.
17 - I ran and swam up until the day before I had Logan.
18 - People have asked me if I am a sports model - I think that would be pretty cool if I was!
19 - I have skiied in the Swiss Alps with the like of Norwegian, Italian and Finnish National Teams.
20 - I was born with black hair, and after it fell out and grew back it has always been blonde.
21 - My mom is 100% Swedish.
22 - I don't know if I ever want to do an Ironman (but my husband already is one).
23 - I wish I had more time to read.
24 - I love love love to cook food!
25 - I do not have a Blackberry, iPhone, or whatever else those smart phones are...
Of course, I could go on and on...but I will spare you. I am a pretty interesting person, though, if I do say so myself. Ha.
Anyway, this is a wonderful Easter day here! About 70 degrees and sunny, so it's about time to take the little guy out in the BOB. I really realllllyyy need to get in a long run before this half marathon in two weeks...but not sure how far I'll go today with the kiddo. I'm thinking this race will be faster than last race seeing as I weigh less then I did a few months ago...sooo crossing my fingers! I don't have a goal time really...but 1:55 would be nice, and I think I can do that easily.
1 - My parents are still married (to each other, yes).
2 - I have one brother, Erik, who is now 22.
3 - I grew up in Princeton, Massachusetts and lived there for 23 years before moving to New Mexico (I am now 26).
4 - I was an NCAA All Conference ski racer at UMass - Amherst.
5 - We won Nationals in 2003, Regionals in 2004 - yes we beat the 28 year old imports from Sweden.
6 - It was (one of) the best times of my life.
7 - I figure skated competitively for 10 years.
8 - I had to stop because I fractured my back.
9 - Then I heavily devoted myself to ski racing (which I had also been doing while skating).
10 - I had four majors in college and still graduated in 4 years.
11 - I started running longer and doing triathlons after college - when I met my now husband.
12 - I love being competitive in any sport that I do.
13 - I thought I wouldn't have kids until at least my late 20s, and am so happy I had my first earlier!
14 - I like to think I have a slightly earthy/crunchy style.
15 - My husband thinks that's "dirty."
16 - I like classic rock.
17 - I ran and swam up until the day before I had Logan.
18 - People have asked me if I am a sports model - I think that would be pretty cool if I was!
19 - I have skiied in the Swiss Alps with the like of Norwegian, Italian and Finnish National Teams.
20 - I was born with black hair, and after it fell out and grew back it has always been blonde.
21 - My mom is 100% Swedish.
22 - I don't know if I ever want to do an Ironman (but my husband already is one).
23 - I wish I had more time to read.
24 - I love love love to cook food!
25 - I do not have a Blackberry, iPhone, or whatever else those smart phones are...
Of course, I could go on and on...but I will spare you. I am a pretty interesting person, though, if I do say so myself. Ha.
Anyway, this is a wonderful Easter day here! About 70 degrees and sunny, so it's about time to take the little guy out in the BOB. I really realllllyyy need to get in a long run before this half marathon in two weeks...but not sure how far I'll go today with the kiddo. I'm thinking this race will be faster than last race seeing as I weigh less then I did a few months ago...sooo crossing my fingers! I don't have a goal time really...but 1:55 would be nice, and I think I can do that easily.
Friday, April 2, 2010
And Guess Where I'm Going on Vaca!?
Are you ready for this? GUESS where I am going on June 4th-11th. Just guess. Okay the photo above may give it away a little...BERMUDA! A cruise from Boston to Bermuda! NICE!!!! (well, we have to fly from NM to Boston, which kinda isn't cool but whatev) This will be me and Mike's first vaca together that isn't related to some running race/triathlon. Just sheer relaxation and the ability to do whatever we want. So this means I have to buckle down and get myself bikin ready! Might have to invest in a new one, seeing as most of mine hail from about 5 years ago and are unraveling. The fact that I am gearing up for my 1/2 marathon on April 17th, tri on may 2nd, and 10K on May 10th...I should be in good shape. Well, better shape I guess. Like super svelte. Haha. So, things on the "Bermuda Cruise To-Do List" are as follows:
- go snorkeling
- lay on the beach
- drink too many pina coladas
- eat too much food on the ship
- get a stellar tan (while wearing spf 30, mind you)
I will add more, I am sure. But for now I am just pumped to THINK about going! YES!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Running Faster After Pregnancy
So it's been a while since I posted anything huh? I wish I could really streamline this blog, but I have so many ideas and things I like to do that, well...I have a hard time focusing on just ONE thing. Not sure what to do on that - what are people most interested in? My active life? My running/working out etc? And all being done with a baby? And eventually another baby some day? (yes, we do want another bambino). Let me know your thoughts...what do people like to read about here?
So....what is this talk about women getting faster after pregnancy? Is it true? I feel like it is, because recently I have been feeling REALLY good while running. Is there really any scientific evidence? I dunno...they claim increased blood flow is like blood doping, but I am almost 9 months PP, so is that really the factor here? Perhaps it's the mentality women have after having childrem that helps them become better athletes. We probably have a more sound mind, better discipline, and realize that yes we CAN and WILL finish this race and that we've done harder things (especially those of us who had longer/more difficult labors, maybe?) This blog, tighthams.wordpress.com by Alix J. Shutello, touches on running before, during and after pregnancy so take a look. Some good info, things a lot of us know, and some great inspiration.
In the end, though, I run and think about a lot of things...like Logan. And it puts a smile on my face. That in itself makes me run faster than anything.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Revel in the Simple Aspects of Life
Don't have much to say here...just goin' through the daily grind as usual. Yey for tomorrow being Thursday already.
Logan is just about ready to start crawling, although I feel like he's been ready for that for a few weeks now. He seems more interested in grabbing onto things and pulling himself up (or trying to). But still, I'll be in for it very soon when he no longer stays in a 10 square foot radius. He is getting so big! He seems different - acting/looking...everything. Silly little guy just plays and sits in his crib now and when I go in there in the AM (if I'm not waking him up to go to daycare), he is sitting there waiting for me! With a cute little smile saying "Morning Momma!" Unless he's hungry and pissed, and in that case he is crying, but still smiles when he realizes I am there to pick him up.
It's really amazing that this little person is growing and changing and I love that I get to see it all...and just watch in awe as he discovers new little things. What's funny is his personality is coming out, but when I look back at pics and videos of when he was first born, I can see those little traits were there even then.
So let's revel in the simplicities of life that give us joy, and truly realize that these things are the most important of all.
Logan is just about ready to start crawling, although I feel like he's been ready for that for a few weeks now. He seems more interested in grabbing onto things and pulling himself up (or trying to). But still, I'll be in for it very soon when he no longer stays in a 10 square foot radius. He is getting so big! He seems different - acting/looking...everything. Silly little guy just plays and sits in his crib now and when I go in there in the AM (if I'm not waking him up to go to daycare), he is sitting there waiting for me! With a cute little smile saying "Morning Momma!" Unless he's hungry and pissed, and in that case he is crying, but still smiles when he realizes I am there to pick him up.
It's really amazing that this little person is growing and changing and I love that I get to see it all...and just watch in awe as he discovers new little things. What's funny is his personality is coming out, but when I look back at pics and videos of when he was first born, I can see those little traits were there even then.
So let's revel in the simplicities of life that give us joy, and truly realize that these things are the most important of all.
Monday, February 15, 2010
A New Set of Earrings in my Etsy Shop
I love coin pearls, I don't know what it is about them, but I am drawn to them. Pearls in general pique my interest, probably because no two are alike. Above is a set of classy earrings that are simple and totally my style. What do you think?
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