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anyone running or training for something?

bookers1bookers1
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I started training for a 10 mile race just before I found out I was pg. It's in October and I still hope to do it, but very slowly! It's one of my favorite races and I haven't done it in a few years because I never get chosen from the lottery! Of course this is the year I get in:)

I ran a marathon on June 18, so I have a pretty strong base. The plan I changed to for the 10 mile is one where I run three days a week and cross train two days. None of my runs will  have speed work. I will just be getting the miles in so I can run 10 on race day. For pace I was thinking 9 or 10 minute miles depending on how I'm feeling. My half marathon pace was 7:45 so that seems conservative.

Anyone else running a lot or planning to do a race? Or any 2nd time moms with advice? I'd love to hear about your experience! My dr said it's fine as long as I'm not doing more than I did pre-pg.

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  • LilyPotter218LilyPotter218 member

    I had been training for a triathlon that was this past Sunday. I ended up not doing the race, but it was not b/c of the pregnancy. The river water quality was barely safe enough to swim in, and I am not going to mess with that!

    I have a few 5k's this summer and fall and plan to keep up training and my gym workouts.

    A friend of mine had a very healthy baby yesterday after finding out she was 7 weeks pregnant when she did an Ironman... 

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  • adrenalinejnke27adrenalinejnke27 member
    I'm in a running class right now training for a 5K. I've already done two races this summer, and was planning one for mid-August (about my 8 week mark). I haven't registered for it yet, but was planning on seeing how I'm feeling/calling my doctor before the registration deadline. I hope to run as long as I can in this pregnancy, but I'll also be starting prenatal yoga soon as well. I'm debating whether or not to tell my running coach because its still so early.
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  • msteph82msteph82 member
    I'm a runner and had just concidered switching over to tri's since my H does them.  But now I've put all that on hold. 
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    I had been training for a triathlon that was this past Sunday. I ended up not doing the race, but it was not b/c of the pregnancy. The river water quality was barely safe enough to swim in, and I am not going to mess with that!

    I have a few 5k's this summer and fall and plan to keep up training and my gym workouts.

    A friend of mine had a very healthy baby yesterday after finding out she was 7 weeks pregnant when she did an Ironman... 

    Wow, that is awesome! An Ironman!

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  • MoandsweetpeaMoandsweetpea member
    I'm running too. Mostly outside with some treadmill work. I am currently training for the Oktoberfest Marathon relay this fall when I'll be about 15w. I do it with 6 friends so we're each running just over 4 miles. I'd like to do a few other races if possible, I just need to see what's out there.
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  • Mander73Mander73

    My doctor said I can continue running and keep my plans in place.  I was picked for a 10 mile lottery this year in early October and I'm planning on doing a Half Marathon at the end of October.  Two races I'm backing out of are a Duathlon at the end of August, maybe I'm being silly but I'm afraid I might fall off my bike!  The other is a Mud Run in September that is really fun, but too many scary challenges that have you climbing really high or have you crawling on your belly - so I'll pass on that one too this year! 

    I've just found it hard to motivate myself to get out there this past couple weeks, first trimester tiredness I think!  I'm hoping to feel better so I can get back out there so I'm ready for the races.  I have no intention of breaking any records, just a nice easy pace because I just love getting out here and doing it!

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  • bookers1bookers1

    Mander, is your 10 miler in MN by chance? :)

    I don't blame you for being a little cautious about the bike. And getting out to run has been hard for me too. Sometimes I just make myself, even if I'm really tired. But the first 2 miles are always brutal.

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  • mcpmcp

    I've been training for a half marathon in September and am currently about 7 week pg.  I've continued my runs but don't have the same motivation. 

    I ran all through my first preganancy and was so happy I did.  My recovery went really well and I was back running 12 days postpartum.  The one thing I changed was that I started running on the treadmill instead of outside at around 20 weeks because my balance really shifted and I tripped once while running outside.  Also, last summer was really hot and I didn't want to overheat, so I stayed in the air conditioned gym:)

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  • brangela2009brangela2009

    I was training for a half marathon in October but my motivation is pretty low right now, so I may just do the 10K.  I just completed my 4th half in April and I definitely want to stay in shape and continue running for as long as I can.

    MCP-12 days postpartum!  That is awesome and I hope that I can keep it up as well.

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  • krisstyk1224krisstyk1224 member

    I am a runner and have continued at my normal pace/rate since my BFP on 7/4/2011.

     I plan to do this the entire pregnancy ( tapering off in the final weeks)

     You can do it! The Health and Excercise Board provides me great motivation.

     

    Good Luck:0

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  • LottaLattesLottaLattes member
    I have a friend who is an avid runner, due in January, and did a casual 8-mile run last weekend.  She's definitely running slower for herself, but if you're in reasonably good shape and your doc hasn't had any issues with it, you can definitely continue with your regular exercise regimen.  I quit running (bad move) when I got KU with my mmc earlier this year.  I should have picked it up again since my loss, but didn't, so I'm sticking with walking and yoga for now.
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  • MelBell829MelBell829

    I just got back into running this year and have been running consistently about 40 miles a month. The last few weeks I've been feeling dizzy and don't trust myself to run, so I've been walking for 30 min each day. Once the dizziness passes, I want to start up again, but I'll check with my doctor first since my HR tends to get pretty high when I run.

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  • MelBell829MelBell829

    I just got back into running this year and have been running consistently about 40 miles a month. The last few weeks I've been feeling dizzy and don't trust myself to run, so I've been walking for 30 min each day. Once the dizziness passes, I want to start up again, but I'll check with my doctor first since my HR tends to get pretty high when I run.

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