Tell me I'm not insane

cheesecakerunner

I just signed up for a 5k in April. I'll be 38 weeks pregnant.

I've been running 5ks a few times a week on treadmills and outside when it's not icy, but I'm still nervous! Putting $25 on it makes it seem a lot more intense than it should! 

ssmb_clarinet

Not insane. I did one at 36 weeks and was fine. Just take it slow and easy. have fun!

creativeaim

I think it sounds fun! Just stay hydrated and don't go for any PR's or get too competitive with the other runners If your Dr. is cool with it, go for it.

Happy running!

Angela814

I couldn't do it. I've been lifting weights and walking this whole pregnancy, and I've gone from being able to walk at 4 mph to around 3-3.2 mph. It's super depressing to see how much I've had to slow down with cardio.

ChristyD6

I'm doing a 10k at 30w, but I'm probably going to walk.

trudibell

I'm jealous I was a 5m a day runner before I got pregnant, now I'm lucky if I can handle 45 on an elliptical machine and I'm only at 25 weeks, but if you can do it that is awesome, kick some ass!!!  I would if I could.

JG362009

I ran one at 37 weeks both pregnancies and was able to keep about 10:30 minute miles!  It can be done!  I ran 3 miles the day before I was induced my first time and 3 miles the night before my c-section.  Not crazy at all!  Keep running!

 

9fraulein

I thought I'd be able to remain active through the pregnancy...but then I started getting high blood pressure around 36 weeks and had to stop even going for walks. It sucks. If you feel up to it and your doc is okay with it then it doesn't sound crazy. Just keep in mind your body will change quite a bit a the end of the third Tri. 

huntjul

No problem.  If you're too tired or big or whatever to run it, then run-walk it.  Or just walk it.  Don't worry about signing up for it.  Good for you!