morning runs

I managed a morning run today, for the first time in what feels like ages. The sun is starting to appear early enough so that when my alarm went off at 6, I didn't burrow under the covers because it was too dark. Reminding myself how beautiful it is to see the sun rise over Lake Merritt, I laced up my shoes and headed out for an easy lap (~3.5 miles).

At 14 weeks, I am not feeling like being pregnant is making a difference in how I run, at least not a discernible one. It seems mostly mental; I am more aware of how I'm breathing and attribute shortness of breath to typical pregnancy shortness of breath. Not sure if this is right or has more to do with my laziness re: running lately. It's definitely a familiar feeling.

Other than my breathing, I notice that I spend more time thinking about my form than usual. I am waiting for the changes in my body to impact my running form, as the distribution of weight shifts, etc. Will this happen as I get "my bump"?

Morning on Lake Merritt