Weekly Running Schedules?

nikki04vb

What does your weekly running schedule look like?  Are you mixing up your workouts or just doing some easy runs?

oh_maria

I was training for a marathon prior to my BFPs, but now I'm sticking to a few miles per run, never losing my breath. Did you see Runners World for Oct. 10? It has a special on running as mom-to-be- really informative.

 As soon as I'm cleared by my OB, I'll be adding my yoga back into the mix, as well as swimming when it become uncomfortable to run.

EllaSmella

From 4 weeks to about 10 weeks, I would mostly run/walk (5 min running/2 min walking or something like that). I did this because I got winded very easily for some reason during the first tri.

Second and third trimester, I am back to running 3 days a week (30-40 min runs), doing the elliptical one day a week and a cardio/lifting circuit one day a week. I also walk in the evenings 3-4 days a week for about 2-3 miles.

SFAug07

I continued my daily running schedule of about 8 miles per day, with longer runs in the weekend, throughout my pregnancy. I also lifted weights twice a week and did abs three times a week.

nikki04vb

SFAug07:

I continued my daily running schedule of about 8 miles per day, with longer runs in the weekend, throughout my pregnancy. I also lifted weights twice a week and did abs three times a week.

That's awesome!  I can barely get through 3 miles right now!  What kind of ab work did you do?  I'm doing hanging knee raises, side plank, and regular plank.  Trying to avoid lying on my back and any deep twisting at this point.  

laurapalmer

My schedule:

3-4 miles 2x a week

8 mile long run (4 min run/1 min walk)

I walk 2-3x a week for 5-6 miles. Ideally I would be swimming and doing yoga or strength 2-3x a week too but so far I haven't. I increased my mileage training for a half marathon while pregnant but now that it's over I've scaled back a little. Good luck!

m&r2010

SFAug07:

I continued my daily running schedule of about 8 miles per day, with longer runs in the weekend, throughout my pregnancy. I also lifted weights twice a week and did abs three times a week.

 

Careful what you write!! I got lots of neg. comments of my post about my running...funny how people will bring you "down" on this board!

m&r2010

Holding my breath that I won't get killed for posting this...(I posted few days ago about not being able to keep up my old mileage and weight gain)

Alright,3-4 miles 5 days a week. yoga 1-2 times and weights 2-3 times.

for the above posts- That is FABULOUS! I would loved to be able to keep up with my 7 miles a day..Wish I had a runner partner to help me train!

nikki04vb

m&r2010:

SFAug07:

I continued my daily running schedule of about 8 miles per day, with longer runs in the weekend, throughout my pregnancy. I also lifted weights twice a week and did abs three times a week.

 

Careful what you write!! I got lots of neg. comments of my post about my running...funny how people will bring you "down" on this board!

If you're a serious runner before pregnancy I don't see why you wouldn't continue.  My coworkers already gave me crap about running while pregnant.  Like the baby's in there bouncing off the walls of my uterus.  They do try to bring you down... even if you're just trotting a few miles.  I've decided to ignore anyone that has a problem with it (and not talk about it around them.)

Hopefully on this board we can be a little more supportive.  As long as I'm healthy and have my doctor's OK... I'm going to do what I'm able to do.  I think a lot of people are under the impression that if you're running you're trying to lose weight or it's just too intense.  Really, it's a matter of keeping the weight gain in a healthy range and maintaing some level of fitness.  You don't want to be out of shape for labor and delivery.  I think running prepares you physically and mentally and I've heard that it makes recovery much easier.

steenie41

In the first tri, I was also coming off marathon training. I ran one in May and got my BFP before another marathon in June (which I still ran).... so it was hard to cut way back, but I also had really bad shortness of breath through the first tri. I managed to maintain 30-35 miles/week through first tri. So far in second tri, I am closer to 25-30 miles/week, but the miles feel much easier. I have still been doing longer runs of 10-12 miles on the weekend and have every intention of running/jogging a half marathon on Oct 3, when I will be 21 weeks. A lot of people give me crap too, but obviously I am doing fine and so is my baby!! I feel so much better on days that I run! I am planning to cut back after the half to run 3 days/week instead of my usual 4, but I am going to try to keep my daily average around 7 miles/day unless I feel like I need to cut back.

A few notes:
1. My pace has slowed by aprox 1min/mile.

2. Ab work is ok, even lying on your back up until aprox 20 weeks. I am still laying flat to work my abs. After 20 weeks or so, you can still do planks, side planks, and crunches; just do crunches on a ball or with your back elevated in some way.

GL and keep up the running! There is NO reason not to if you are feeling well and aren't having any complications!

CTmommy29

For me, I'd been running some marathons prior to pregnancy and continued to run normally up until Labor Day. For 2wks before Labor Day I didn't have the opportunity to run and I paid for it on my 20k Labor Day race. I ended up feeling a lot of pelvic pressure and felt like my pelvic bones were bruised. Since then, I've been walking but even after a mile or so I can feel that same pressure. It's disappointing for me because I had plans on running a half marathon last weekend, a 30k this weekend and shooting for a marathon in early October.

So my advice is that if you've been a runner keep it up. But if you end up taking a break for a week or so, I'd say really ease back into it before picking up on your normal pace.

I will be 25wks tomorrow and have not had any problems in pregnancy so far (if that helps). 

SFAug07

I had run 29 marathons before getting pregnant, so I was definitely used to it. I had the easiest pregnancy and L&D and I am 39.

I did abs on a stability ball when I was pregnant.

Erinruns262

I am just about 23 weeks, and I am running about 25 miles per week.  I try to run 5 miles 5 x per week.   I did get pregnant the week after the Boston marathon, and was used to running 40-50 miles per week for about 2 years, so this is cutting back for me.  I kept my long run up til about 15 weeks, then really just saw no point to continue to running long since I'm not training for anything. I get super competitive and can't trust myself to run easy in a race, so I am better off not racing while pregnant.

   I also get comments from people, but I know what's best for my body.   Honestly, I haven't been sick a day, have had no fatigue, weight gain is on the low end of normal, and everything looks great!  I will continue to run until I am no longer able and anticipate keeping it up the whole time.  I am already thinking about running a half marathon in May (I'm due Jan 18th).   I love to have a running schedule!  

katel2010

so everywhere you read you see stuff like watch your heart rate etc, did any of yall stick to that or just listen to your body and slow down when you felt winded or tired?