Non-experienced runner ?

0hkgbs

Hello ladie. I have been over on the january14 board but had a quick question regarding running. About a month ago I signed up for my first 5k color run in August. I'm not a runner but its something I've always wanted to do. My question is I only started conditioning for it a few weeks before i found out I was pregnant. Is it a good idea to continue? I'm pretty much following the couch 2 5k. Ay thoughts on this? I appreciate any input. 

tttwalters

the couch to 5k is a good program to follow, as long as you increase your millage as suggested and not super dramatically you should be ok. Listen to your body though, I have been a runner for over 10 years and running in my first trimester was the most difficult. Not sure why, as now I am 34 weeks with a belly, but it was. Good for you for starting to run though, there are so many benefits for you and the baby if you can keep with it!

0hkgbs

Thanks for your input ladies. I'm gonna keep going and see what I can do. It makes me feel better knowing its a more casual race.

argonne

I think it would be fine. C25K is such a slow build-up that I don't think you're going to put too much stress on your body.

Mrs.CJ

Couch to 5K is a great program. Just make sure your doctor is aware of what you are doing and definitely back off if you notice you don't feel well on a workout.

GL!