{"id":7907,"date":"2025-06-23T11:57:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/7907\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:57:08","slug":"ksat-producers-postpartum-running-journey-gains-momentum-ahead-of-san-antonio-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/7907\/","title":{"rendered":"KSAT producer\u2019s postpartum running journey gains momentum ahead of San Antonio Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Back in January, KSAT introduced promotions producer Alyssa Medina, who set a personal goal to return to running after having her first child. <\/p>\n

Medina aims to complete her first half-marathon at the inaugural San Antonio Marathon this December.<\/p>\n

Now, nearly six months into her training journey, Medina has already achieved several significant milestones, including completing two 5K races.<\/p>\n

KSAT caught up with Medina earlier in June at the Get Fit SA Pride Hike and 5K. This time, she brought along her biggest cheerleader \u2014 her baby girl. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re doing our second one today. We\u2019re just taking it slow because we\u2019ve got the baby with us,\u201d Medina said. <\/p>\n

Medina\u2019s first 5K took place during Fiesta at the Confetti 5K hosted by Our Lady of the Lake University. <\/p>\n

She said it was rewarding to have her family waiting at the finish line. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy baby, my husband, and my mom were there at the finish line. They were so excited that I finished my first full 5K,\u201d Medina said, in part. \u201cIt was so sweet to have her there. I put my little medal over her.\u201d<\/p>\n

Medina said it\u2019s been tough keeping up with her training during the hot summer months, and adjusting her routine has become necessary as temperatures rise. As a mother, that presents unique challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cI used to go out before the sun came up to get my runs in,\u201d Medina said. \u201cBut now, with her, it\u2019s kind of hard to do that. So I\u2019m mostly trying to wait until the sun goes down, which is cutting it close to bedtime.\u201d<\/p>\n

Medina is not alone in training for the first San Antonio Marathon. She has also inspired her cousins to sign up. <\/p>\n

\u201cI have my cousins walking this race today. They\u2019re signed up for December, too,\u201d she said. \u201cSome friends are doing it, and even Steph \u2014 you\u2019re signed up! Having a good support system makes all the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Medina plans to continue her training throughout the summer. She said there\u2019s nothing that runners can do about the heat, so they should prepare for it by staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen and adjusting their schedule to avoid the hottest parts of the day.<\/p>\n

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