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As you can tell, I have not blogged for a while now!  You may be wondering how the half marathon, that I was training so diligently for, went or if the training got harder.

Well a curve ball was thrown my way.  I had built up to 15km on my long runs and was feeling great.  I planned my recovery yet my next long run felt difficult and terrible for no apparent reason.  Why?!?

Well low and behold I discovered I was pregnant.  Whoa!  What to do when you train daily and this type of huge physical change occurs?  Well, I considered doing the half-marathon in Winnipeg Manitoba but realistically could not manage the exhaustion that moving across the world entailed prior to the event!  Not only that, my blood volume, nausea, and fatigue were rapidly increasing.

I managed another 17km run and did continue training between 6-10km runs but bowed out of the half-marathon.  I am sure I will be chomping at the bit to do another one as soon as I am able.  So now I train daily with running and weight training (alternating between the 2).  I will continue to train throughout the pregnancy, barring any setbacks.  The moral of this big change is to go with the flow.  I love to train and compete and will continue to do so while embracing pregnancy, moving and any other curve balls that are thrown my way.  I'd encourage you to do the same to live the healthiest life you can while still living your life!

We have currently moved back from Turkey and are in the process of moving to London Ontario.  Once settled there we will be preparing to open a gym...so we will have lots to keep you posted with.

Watch for more training tips and this month's newsletter (about when to supplement) coming out in a week.  If you want to sign up for our newsletter please provide your email and I'll get you on the list!

Play on,
Kari