Anyone else running?

Gibson824 · February 2013

Morning ladies,

I found out on Monday that we are expecting some twinnies, yay! Prior to getting pregnant, I was doing the Insanity Program, but then switched to gym cardio machines when I got my BFP. For the past few weeks, I have been running about four miles five times per week, but eekingly slow (like 4.5 mph when I usually run 8:30 minute miles). Now I am worried that I shouldn't be doing it. I wear a heart rate monitor and immediately slow down if it goes up to 140 bpm and my doctor has said its okay, but I am still freaked out.

Anyone else run through their first trimester and everything be okay? I don't want to do anything detrimental, but I just miss the activity.

Have a great day everyone!

LottaLattes · February 2013

No, I stopped completely but I had a history of losses by then. If you are being careful and aren't doing anything new, and your doctor has cleared it, keep running. Listen to your body, take walk breaks if you need to, and if you feel "off" about it later on, then stop or go to walking. You will likely need to stop running at some point, just because it can hurt quite a lot at the end, but keep it up now if you are feeling good still.

radiant05 · February 2013

I stopped running. Early on, my doctor didn't say specifically, no running, but told me that I should just take it easy. She has more strict restrictions for me starting at 24wks to prevent pre-term labor. I still go to the gym most mornings, just do the elliptical, stairmaster, or walk on the treadmill at an incline instead.

workerbee82 · February 2013

I ran and lifted weights until about 24 weeks. I ran SLOW...like 5.5 mph...but i was very lucky and had no pregnancy complications. My only restriction was that i had to keep my HR under 120...thus the slowing down whenever i needed to. I would say listen to your doctor and listen to your body. I stopped running and lifting the day i got dizzy during a workout. FWIW i ended up having a very healthy pregnancy and delivered 2 healthy babies at 38 weeks, and i attritbute a big part of that to exercising moderately prior to and during pregnancy.

I also lost about 90 percent of the 50 lbs i gained within 3 weeks of delivering. I also think that was partly due to staying healthy early on.

Brummy14 · February 2013

I stopped running early...I was uncomfortable with all the bouncing when I ran with the belly. I did the elliptical, stationary bike and spinning classes otherwise...I was pulled off exercise at 22w for BH contractions.

Breezy8407 · February 2013

I ran about 20+ miles a week until about 16 weeks. Then it just got hard and uncomfortable, so I was aiming for 3 3-4 mile runs a week. I had to stop at 21 weeks due to slight placenta previa, so I was on pelvic rest. I continued to walk until I was on bedrest.

Always listen to your doctor, but the 140 bpm thing is dated research that is now not applicable across the board. Everyone has a different "normal" when it comes to heart rate during exercise. So, just go by perceived exertion and pay really close attention to how you are feeling. Don't push it. I definitely knew when my body was saying it's time to stop.