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Any runners?

doozerdaisydoozerdaisy member
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I haven't been out running since bfp due to feeling feeling nauseous and tired in the first tri, then too bouncy in the second.  And now, well, I'm happy to get a walk in.  But as the weather is getting nice, I can't stop daydreaming about going for a run.  When I see other runners, I feel left out.  My midwife said maybe 6 weeks pp and I can think about starting slow because the pelvic floor muscles will have taken a beating. 
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  • cher kesslercher kessler

    I started running again after one week of being home after DS and loved every minute.  I fully intend on the same routine with this one.  My advice start slowly and listen to your body, if it's too much stop. Otherwise enjoy :) 

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  • shihtzu51shihtzu51 member
    I haven't been able to run since early second tri - at first b/c my knees and ankles hurt too much and then b/c i get too many ctx.  But one of my friends who is an ob herself, ran thru all her pregnancies [she has 4 kids] and ran a marathon 4 weeks after delivering her 4th!  i think she only took about a week off between delivering and starting to run again.  so you probably can start earlier than 6 weeks.
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  • MarriedBestFriendsMarriedBestFriends member
    I had to stop at 20 weeks- it felt like I was being attacked from the inside with a bowling ball- but I can't *wait* to start again. Maybe at 37 weeks? :)
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  • KatGappKatGapp
    I ran up until the middle of 2nd tri and like you said it just got too uncomfortable.  But yes, I have been daydreaming about it as well.  I haven't talked to my Dr yet, but I am planning on getting back out there as soon as I can.  I have the Bob Ironman Jogger that I am pumped about and can't wait to use it. 
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  • peachypearpeachypear

    I feel the same way! I was too sick and tired in first tri, and it felt awful when I tried in 2nd tri. And it's perfect running weather right now!! Sigh...

    I haven't asked my doctor yet, so it's nice to hear the 6 week estimate. I could be out by late July or early August - just in time for it to get really hot! Stick out tongue

    hehe - I can't decide weather I'll be really out of shape because I have cut back my workouts, or whether I'll be in good shape since I've been breathing and circulating blood for two!

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  • mlefebvremlefebvre

    I know!!! Today was so gorgeous... I am a walker too now but it's temporary, my last run was a 5K on Valentine's day (nearly 8 ms pregnant then). I cannot wait to get back into it, I miss the feeling (that goes for exercising in general! I am so not used to not working out!)

    I feel lucky I have a treadmill in the basement and can start shuffling again while watching the little one while asleep...

    I've already signed up for my next big race, a marathon in the fall, and I'm also going to do a Sprint triathlon this summer. I need goals to lose the weight ;) No better motivation than a finish line and a clock!!?

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  • littlewifeylittlewifey

    I ran until mid 2nd tri... and then it was just too uncomfortable. First, it was just awkard with a growing belly- felt like running with a full bladder all the time. Then, my pelvic pain was just WAY too much. I am still power walking, but I watch other runners out on the road and ENVY them.

    My doc says since I was in shape pre-pregnancy, and have continued with a fitness routine while pregnant, I should just listen to my body- it will let me know pretty quickly whether I'm ready to run again.

    I can see that- within 3 strides I knew when it was time to STOP running, so I have a feeling it will be the same when I START- it will just feel right.?

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  • doozerdaisydoozerdaisy member
    imagemlefebvre:

    I know!!! Today was so gorgeous... I am a walker too now but it's temporary, my last run was a 5K on Valentine's day (nearly 8 ms pregnant then). I cannot wait to get back into it, I miss the feeling (that goes for exercising in general! I am so not used to not working out!)

    I feel lucky I have a treadmill in the basement and can start shuffling again while watching the little one while asleep...

    I've already signed up for my next big race, a marathon in the fall, and I'm also going to do a Sprint triathlon this summer. I need goals to lose the weight ;) No better motivation than a finish line and a clock!! 

     

    I may sign up for a few races as motivation--good idea.  There's a 5K run/Walk on mother's day that I would LOVE to do (walking).  I'm due April 20th--that seems like enough time to be able to walk.

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  • doozerdaisydoozerdaisy member
    imageglmgrl09:

    I started running again after one week of being home after DS and loved every minute.  I fully intend on the same routine with this one.  My advice start slowly and listen to your body, if it's too much stop. Otherwise enjoy :) 

    One week pp--that's awesome!  I think that it would really help with winding down and stress, etc. 

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  • csuramcsuram

    Thought I would chime in since I am on the other side. I ran up until 1 week before Shelby was born. My OB is allowing me to run once I feel up to it. The bleeding is pretty heavy initially and you cant use a tampon after birth so my first run will be this weekend (3 weeks out) with my BOB Revolution.

    That being said I have already been able to elliptical and do weight training and I feel like I could easily run it is just really hard with leaking breasts, pads, bleeding and uterine contractions until about 2 weeks PP when things start to regulate themselves.

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  • doozerdaisydoozerdaisy member
    imagecsuram:

    Thought I would chime in since I am on the other side. I ran up until 1 week before Shelby was born. My OB is allowing me to run once I feel up to it. The bleeding is pretty heavy initially and you cant use a tampon after birth so my first run will be this weekend (3 weeks out) with my BOB Revolution.

    That being said I have already been able to elliptical and do weight training and I feel like I could easily run it is just really hard with leaking breasts, pads, bleeding and uterine contractions until about 2 weeks PP when things start to regulate themselves.

    Thanks for your imput--it's good to hear from "the other side."  3 week pp--that's awesome!  Congrats mama--I hope to be where you are in a couple of months.

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