Runners/very active new mom's to be

ecjun09 · October 2009

Is anyone an avid runner or just really active in general? Just wondering what adjustments you have made or are making and at what point. Also curious how exercise has felt for you since becoming pregnant. Anyone training for a half marathon?

lactyfiregirl · October 2009

I had started to run 5 months before I got pregnant, and I had to stop as soon as I found out I was. The OB told me to take it easy because of my previous m/c, I think it is over precaution if you ask me. No problems as of yet, and I cannot wait a few more weeks to get back out there. For now I am just doing walking.

LA_sportsgal · October 2009

I stopped running, but only because my m/s is so bad I get nauseaus if I do. I imagine I'll definitely be going a little slower and having to stop for water a bit more often.

ColindaP · October 2009

I'm not a runner, but I am a soccer player and Crossfitter. My last soccer game was at 5 weeks

My midwife told me it was my decision to keep playing or not, but my team is competitive and there are elbows, slide tackles, falling, etc, so I decided to stop playing. I am still doing Crossfit, though I am already modifying the workouts (Crossfit is an EXTREMELY high intensity fitness program) and doing some workouts from the CrossfitMom website. I plan to continue Crossfitting, lifting, sprinting, and playing soccer (as in, at the park w/ my husband or warming up with my team - but no games) for as long as possible. My midwife said basically don't kill it on the intensity, and don't do anything where I'll hit or land on my stomach.

DorisLevine · October 2009

Yes, I ran my third marathon at 6 weeks 3 days. I got pregnant training for the marathon (which I never thought would happen!). I've been lucky to not have any morning sickness (I'm almost 9 weeks now) so I've been able to keep running and feel really great. I probably run around 20-30 miles a week, so it's less than marathon training but more like my regular "non-training" running schedule. I haven't slowed down yet, but I'm sure I will soon.

MrsFisch · October 2009

I'm a Crossfitter too and was adviced by my Dr. to quit doing it. After getting a second opion and doing TONS off research I have come to the conclusion that I can continue with it. Maybe people recommend keeping your heartrate at 140 but most of us know that's nearly impossible (esp. during Crossfit) so now I pay very close attention to my breathing. If I'm huffing and cannot speak I"m doing too much, I will stop and take some deep breathes and the restart. I also make sure that I drink lots of water before, during and after working out. I"m almost 11 weeks and have had no issues yet (knock on wood

I know once I get farther along I won't be able to do crunches etc. But then I plan on following the Crossfitmom website which is great for daily workouts. To sum up, my advice is listen to your body. You know what's comfortable for you and when you're pushing yourself too hard, and if things get uncomfortable stop what you're doing.

mrstarawalsh · October 2009

I was training for a half when I got pregnant. Unfortunatly I've been advised to only do "light" activities (read, not even walk for exercise) due to my high chance of miscarrying. Hopfully I'll be able to pick up some sort of exercise routine in my 2nd trimester after the risk goes down. As long as you're not having issues just listen to your body, don't let your heart rate go above 140, and adjust your moves as needed. It's completely possible to be fit and healthy during pregnancy as long as you don't over do it.

pepomntpat · October 2009

Just have to say that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists dismissed that whole heart rate below 140 thing more than 10 years ago. It's useless information, especially for women who workout regularly. You should listen to your body, not do anything that is uncomfortable and make sure you can speak comfortably while working out. I can do all that with my heart rate well above 140 and I am sure most active women can as well.

For me, I have kept my workouts lower impact simply because I do find I get out of breath more easily now and I do drink a lot more water than I used to. Otherwise I am following the same routine I was before which is doing my Firm workouts 5 to 6 days a week.

rachelbeth85 · October 2009

I was running and working out pretty much daily until the the first couple of weeks of my pregnacy. I began to feel very weak and the general fatigue didn't help, so I have cut back drastically. But I have been feeling much better lately and have slowly started running again. I plan to just keep doing what I can until it becomes uncomfortable for me.

bakedlaurabean · October 2009

My dr told me I could do everything exactly the same and even do ab work until 20 weeks. I wasn't much of a runner, but I spent a lot of time at the gym doing cardio and weights. I actually hate running, but would do it on the treadmill anyway b/c my heartrate would get so high and burn so many calories. That said, I did stop running on the treadmill and decided to only use the elliptical. I made the choice b/c I really do hate running and it works me out so hard that I didn't feel comfortable pushing myself that much (heartrate above 190 doing intervals). If you are a runner and like it, it's probably no big deal.

I had some spotting issues 2 weeks ago and my dr told me to take it easy, but didn't specifically say not to workout (forgot to ask). Since then, I've just been going on hour-long walks with the dog, but if everything checks out ok at my 14 week appt, I'll get back into working out for real. I want to be a hot mama!

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