I am still runnning about 30 miles a week... about 830 min miles..wondering how long everyone kept running throughout their pregnancy..One problem I have now come across this week is having to pee about a mile in and then at the three mile mark again.. ugh!!!!
Re: 18 weeks and running...
I run also. I am only 12 weeks, but an finding out needing RR on my route also. I was reading on runners world that the Gabrialla Belt can help once you get too big. Thanks for sharing the Running for Two shirt, I may have to get one too.
https://www.amazon.com/Gabrialla-Elastic-Maternity-Support-Medium/dp/B000ZKE4AM/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1298341480&sr=1-2
Keep up the good work!
I was able to run about 30 miles a week up until 31 weeks. At that point my shins and feet hurt so badly I switched to long walks. There are some people who are able to run the whole way through, so I'm hoping that this time around I may get lucky!
And I really liked the Gabriella band, used it during my last pg for running.
I am 27 weeks and still running about 15-20 miles per week, only at a MUCH slower pace than normal.
Sounds like you are doing great! I had some of those same bladder issue around 18-22 weeks, but they have actually gotten better, not sure if that is the norm or I am just lucky.
I hope to keep running as long as possible!
Great work! Sounds like you are on track to keeping active and fit through out the pregnancy. That is certainly my goal too. I have kept it up so far, with a dramatic decrease in speed and intensity. It is amazing how tired my legs can feel. I am only 7 weeks, so I have a ways to go to stick with this, but connecting with people like all of you should do it!
My Dr. didn't like the idea of me running :-( I didn't know what to make of that, since I had done a lot of research and have been running for years and know that with a 'normal' pregnancy this should be alright. Fortunately she let me bargain with her about running and has given me the go ahead to keep doing it. Her biggest concern was air pollution (i live in SE Asia). I can't find much research on that. Does anyone know anything about the effects of air pollution on pregnant runners? I am not too worried, as running makes me feel happy and healthy and energetic. If it makes me feel that way, I am sure it is good for baby.