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10 ways marathon training is like having a newborn

August 30, 2015 by MCM Mama 18 Comments

Trained for a marathon? Had a baby? Then you know how similar the two experiences are!

*This post was sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions are my own.*

Marathon Training is like having a newborn

  1. Google will be your best friend. And your worst enemy.
  2. The laundry will be never-ending and often gross.
  3. Everyone will have an opinion on whether you are doing it right. Especially those who have never done it.
  4. You will able to fall asleep anytime, anywhere. Including in the middle of a sentence. (OK, maybe I’m stretching here, maybe I’m sleeping…)stretching marathon
  5. You will be hungry all.the. time.
  6. You will second guess your decisions several times each day.
  7. Your choice of bras may be the most important decision you make all day.Dick's Sporting Goods Bras
  8. You will occasionally question why you got in this situation in the first place.
  9. There will be no such thing as a TMI topic. You’ll discuss anything. Especially with strangers who are going through the same thing.
  10. When you get through it, you will forget how hard it was and likely think it’s a good idea to do it again.

Dick's Sporting Goods outfit

I’m halfway through Marine Corps Marathon training and four days into my peak training week for the 6 half marathons in 6 days.  I’ve run 38.3 miles in the last four days and have two more days of long runs left. I’m tired, I’m hungry, and my feet are sore, but I’m almost there. Today I ran 12 chafe free miles in the new outfit I got from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Tomorrow I will run 9 miles and hit 200 miles for the month of August!

dicks-sporting-goods-outfit

Since I’ve been going through clothes like crazy, it’s nice to have a place where I can pop in easily to pick up a few things. They have everything a marathoner needs. The new layout is also mom and baby friendly (not that, thank goodness, I’m dragging a baby around anymore) and the clothes are well organized and the brand options are awesome!

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Add to my list: How do you think marathon training is like having a newborn??

 

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  1. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    August 30, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    After giving birth, you say never again….but then amnesia sets in and sure enough, you’re on baby #2.
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Marathon Training Week 6: Don’t Stop Believin’My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Ha! Thankfully I managed to stop after 2 kids. I wonder if 5 marathons is my magic number.

      Reply
  2. Jeff Altman says

    August 30, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Well, as a Dad, I can only confirm several but not all of the 10 reasons. But I’ve heard them to be true from others, too!

    Reply
  3. Amber@Eat2SaveYourLife says

    August 30, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    It takes up more of your time then you imagined possible! ?
    Amber@Eat2SaveYourLife recently posted…12 Tips For Your Kids First 5KMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:49 am

      So true!

      Reply
  4. Mary Jo @ Run and Smile says

    August 30, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    It takes twice as long to do anything on long run days. Just because you are so tired….
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    • MCM Mama says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Oh yes – and tired for me = forgetful, so I forget what I need to be doing LOL.

      Reply
  5. Kelli says

    August 30, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    I love this! And while it has been 12 years since I had a newborn and 2 years since my last marathon, I can totally relate. I would also say that you meet people that you would never have crossed paths with in both newborn/toddler activities and in marathon training. And those are great opportunities to develop lasting friendships!
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    • MCM Mama says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:48 am

      So true! Some of my closest friends I never would have met without running or children.

      Reply
  6. margaret says

    August 30, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    11. You wake up at the crack of dawn to get ready for your long run.

    12. You spend waaay more money than you ever thought you would on this hobby.

    13. Great joy and disappointments.

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    • MCM Mama says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Yes, all of those too.

      Reply
  7. CARLA says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:59 am

    OH SEE??
    THIS IS WHY I MAY NEVER DO A ‘THON!!
    but want you to come here to austin to do one so I can cheer on the birth, errr, baby, err YOU.
    CARLA recently posted…Whats wrong with average?My Profile

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  8. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    I’ve not trained for a marathon but I think those points probably apply to all of us exercised crazed people. Always fun to get new clothes!!
    Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Eggplant “Meatball” GyrosMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Ha!

      Reply
  9. emma @ be mom strong says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I have a newly crowned 1 year old and I’m currently using this summer to train for my first marathon. This posts says it all!
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    • MCM Mama says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:47 am

      I trained for my first marathon when my 2nd child was about that age. It’s quite a challenge.

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  10. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    September 4, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    OMG, this is so spot on!!
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  11. Betzy says

    January 1, 2016 at 8:15 am

    I’m training for my first marathon ever (1/10/16). I just started running in March, 2015. As I began my last long long long run, I had so many words of inspiration I wanted to post. Then my thoughts turned to: “how do people do this on a regular basically? I will never do this again!” Then I thought about giving birth to my two kids and how those were the same thoughts after my first one! I’m hoping to feel the elation of completion, but not sure if I can do it again……thank you for your article. Who knows, maybe I will forget the pain of it all and do it again……

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