Pregnant Runners Roll Call?

ncjulia12 · September 2011

Hi ladies!

I've lurked a little bit here while TTC and am cautiously excited to be in early first tri now. I have been training for a half marathon in November, but will probably not run the race, but I may (depending on how I feel) keep training with my friends who are running up to 10 miles or so. I ran an easy 8 this morning and felt good. (I've gotten the thumbs up from doctor to keep running as long as I'm not overworking myself.)

Just wanted to see who else out here was "running for two" or who was able to run throughout their pregnancies.

JillAnnRoberts21 · September 2011

I was due last Wednesday (21st) and am still kinda-running. I now do intervals of jogging at a 5-6, then walking. I ran up until about 34 weeks, then my back pain got unbearable. I'd say if your doctor gives you the okay, keep going. It really does make me feel TONS better! Aaaand, you can buy adorable/comfortable exercise tank tops at twoforfitness.com that say Running For Two. I bought about 4 different tanks:)

jennayn · September 2011

I'm still running! 24 weeks on weds and training for my last half(already ran 4 during this pregnancy) on oct 15. Dr said all looks good, keep going! Congratulations and good luck.. Keep it up!

ncjulia12 · September 2011

Thanks ladies! Good luck with upcoming deliveries!

uncharch7 · September 2011

i'm still running, 27w1d. once the temps cool down and the humidity drops, i'll be back to my 3mi 4x/wk. right now it's too warm and humid... i always take a break during the summer though.

joie12 · September 2011

21w4d, and i'm still running. I'm slow as heck, but it still feels good. Dr. okayed my plan to do the upcoming Army Ten Miler in DC in a few weeks. My biggest change, aside from adding literally 2-3 minutes to my mile time, has been to carry water. And yeah, sometimes I have to pee in the woods that I'm running through... but better than than the alternative!

genekelly · September 2011

I ran until 31 wks with my pregnancy and had a PR in a half marathon at 8 wks. If you're feeling good, then keep running.

jporqueler · September 2011

I ran 2 miles the day my water broke! (39 weeks) if ou feel good keep going. My pregnancy went well and baby is so calm I think it was all the endorphins in utero! Side note DD falls asleep to the sound of the treadmill. It is hilarious!

blu-eyedwife · September 2011

I'm still running. I started the pregnancy with a half and trained for another during first trimester. After that I dropped down my daily mileage because I started getting slower and it was taking too long (I run in the mornings before work.) I'm still at 2 miles a day outside and then try to do 1-2 miles more on the treadmill if I have time after work.

mckenya · September 2011

Still chugging along albeit much, much slower. Training for a half on 10/15 also (Columbus, OH). No time goals obviously but still doing really well. Hoping my abdominal ligament pain doesn't get any worse (or maybe gets better....here's hoping).

I see a PP is doing the Baltimore half 10/15. I ran the full back in 2008, it was GREAT!

Breezy8407 · September 2011

I'm new to the bump, and early still, (6 weeks along) but I am still running. I am wayyyy slower now and in fact, it was one of my first symptoms before I found out.

I'm not training for anything, but my goal is to keep up my current weekly mileage of 25-30 mpw that includes one long run of 9-10 miles for as long as I can, and as long as I have time for as it takes me longer to run 5 miles after work than before.

mrsredrox · September 2011

Breezy8407:
I'm new to the bump, and early still, (6 weeks along) but I am still running. I am wayyyy slower now and in fact, it was one of my first symptoms before I found out.

I'm not training for anything, but my goal is to keep up my current weekly mileage of 25-30 mpw that includes one long run of 9-10 miles for as long as I can, and as long as I have time for as it takes me longer to run 5 miles after work than before.

CONGRATS BREEZY!!!!!!!!!! When are you announcing?

And I'm 34 weeks on Friday and still running. I don't run longer than 4 miles though.

mrs_j_may_08 · September 2011

I feel like a weenie compared to all you ladies, but I'm 11w5d and running along just fine. I did a 5K + 7 miles on Sunday and was feeling a bit sore afterwards (but I think it's because I had an hour break between racing and running the last 7). I am hoping to PR my half, which is less than 4 weeks away now!

All of you ladies are truly inspiring! I want to keep running as long as I can and I love the PP with the calm baby possibly because of the endorphins! Yay for that!

Breezy8407 · September 2011

mrsredrox:
Breezy8407:

I'm new to the bump, and early still, (6 weeks along) but I am still running. I am wayyyy slower now and in fact, it was one of my first symptoms before I found out.

I'm not training for anything, but my goal is to keep up my current weekly mileage of 25-30 mpw that includes one long run of 9-10 miles for as long as I can, and as long as I have time for as it takes me longer to run 5 miles after work than before.

CONGRATS BREEZY!!!!!!!!!! When are you announcing?

And I'm 34 weeks on Friday and still running. I don't run longer than 4 miles though.

Thanks dear

You are my pregnancy hero! Every day when I read your blog I think man I hope I can still do that stuff, too.

I am waiting to tell my BFF, bro and sis yet, so I wouldn't want them to find out by chance online somehow. My bro is on twitter and everyone reads my blog. Soon!

dukestar5 · September 2011

I'm 34 weeks on Friday and still running as well. I maintained pretty good mileage and time for the first two trimesters and even ran two half marathons. Now I've definitely slowed down, but I ran a 10k race on Sunday. I try to run about 3 times a week and then incorporate the elliptical or water aerobics into my routine. Just remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body! Good luck!

jennayn · September 2011

mckenya:
Still chugging along albeit much, much slower. Training for a half on 10/15 also (Columbus, OH). No time goals obviously but still doing really well. Hoping my abdominal ligament pain doesn't get any worse (or maybe gets better....here's hoping).

I see a PP is doing the Baltimore half 10/15. I ran the full back in 2008, it was GREAT!

I was signed up for the full back backed to the half after my first tri. Wondering if I "could" have kept up the training? But it's allgood! I heard Baltimore is hilly? Not looking forward to that! R u running the air force half??

hlkay31 · September 2011

I am 38.5 weeks and still 'running'. I thought I was going to have to hang up my shoes for a bit this week, but then I had a second wind and had a great (relatively speaking) run today. I can't do much and take lots of breaks, but I get from point A to B and feeling like running has helped me feel great through out the pregnancy both physically and mentally. The advice I was given through out the whole pregnancy is that your body will tell you how much you can and can not do and to just listen to your body. That is the main advice I have followed (along with watching my core temperature) and am pretty pleased with every run that I did it. My midwife thinks it will help with the 'endurance' and breathing elements of labor and recovery after. Hopefully that will hold true!

Keeks14 · September 2011

I'm running for two. I have taken a bit of a break from running every day, instead I go out once or twice a week, then I'll lift and spin other days.

Variety is what is keeping me working out these days!

Mrs.Dec06 · September 2011

Congrats on your pregnancy! I ran until 34 weeks with my first son and then switched to hour long walks and the elliptical until my due date. It kept my weight gain under 30 lbs. and I also believe made for a really easy labor and delivery.

I am in my 24th week of my second pregnancy now and am still running. Hoping to make it well into the third trimester again. The worst part at this point is peeing immediately before I go out for a run and then having to pee the entire time I am out! The bladder pressure is so frustrating.

I am definitely going slower, though. For indoor runs, I have taken the treadmill down from 6.5+ to 5.8 mph. It just feels more comfortable.

avaross09 · October 2011

I am although not pregnant right now, but I used to run till I was in my 5th month of pregnancy. I just love running and I believe that healthy body gives birth to healthy babies.

CvilleMom2be · October 2011

I am still running 3 miles/3x a week at 37 weeks. With DD I ran until the day I went into labor with her at 39 weeks. I just started having a bit of pelvic pain in the last week or so, so my last few runs have had some walking breaks. And I am waaaaay slower now....

Cinco · October 2011

jennayn:
I'm still running! 24 weeks on weds and training for my last half(already ran 4 during this pregnancy) on oct 15. Dr said all looks good, keep going! Congratulations and good luck.. Keep it up!

I'm running the Baltimore Half too! I'll be just into the 3rd trimester. I'm averaging about 30mpw still, but will be cutting back after the half. I think I'd like to stick with 6-8m on my long days, 3-4 on my short days. I'm very slow these days!

smcgervey · October 2011

OOh my SIL and I have been training for a marathon in May - the month I"m due! For the next two weeks I have to pretend like I"m still training (I"m all kinds of tired and am not running what I used to) and I keep coming up with excuses not to run with her.

I still LOVE to run and will keep up with it - I"m only up to 4 miles but every once in a while I have to walk a bit.

julieruns15 · October 2011

I am SO glad I found this thread!!! I feel like I am the only person running while pregnant (even though I know this isn't true).

I was running 50 miles per week before I got pregnant...then over the summer was between 35-45...once I hit between 8-10 weeks I cut down to 30 miles per week. I've also slowed down my pace by almost 2 minutes. Now that I'm 17 weeks, I'm definitely showing and it's definitely uncomfortable at times with the frequent need to pee while running. If I'm at the gym, at least I can hop off the treadmill whenever I need to. Just this week I've cut down to 5 miles per day, 5 days per week and am really trying to slow down even more.

So nice to know there are other runners out there!

Want a personalized experience?

Pregnant Runners Roll Call?

Re: Pregnant Runners Roll Call?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards