Through their performances in Eugene, Faith Kipyegon and Allyson Felix, among others, gave inspiration to one mother-to-be.
A few weeks ago, when I was 34 weeks pregnant, I joined my running group for a track workout. As I’ve learned throughout my pregnancy, some days I feel great while running and other days are extremely difficult. But I’ve tried to be understanding and patient with my body no matter how it feels. On this day, I happened to feel amazing.For each 400-meter repeat, done relay-style with a partner, the competitive side of me really came out.
A few days later, my body took a dramatic turn. When I tried to go for an easy run, cramps shot down my lower legs and groin area. I tried walking for a few minutes, hoping the cramps would subside, but they didn’t. I tried using positive self-talk to process the moment but when my husband met me on the trail, I couldn’t contain my disappointment any longer, and I broke down.
I know the most important thing is that my baby girl is growing healthy inside me, but I couldn’t help wondering how it’s possible for my body to feel like a stranger in this moment after all these years spent pushing myself in the sport. I use running as a way to care for my mental health, and I find so much joy in the community it has brought me. I’m fortunate to exercise this far into my pregnancy but at that moment, I didn’t want to say goodbye even for a short period of time.
About a week later, after several days of feeling let down, I watched elite runners set world records and win medals at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, and one athlete’s performance in particular resonated with me on a personal level.
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