Any runners here?

angelakh · January 2012

Anyone run? I signed up for a 1/2 marathon for the end of February before getting my bfp. Great timing, lol. Last week I didn't feel like getting off the couch and if I did it was because I thought I was going to hurl. So, I haven't been keeping up with my running.

Anyone still running? I did 30 minutes on the elliptical last night and I feel 1,000 times better, so I will probably get back into the swing of things minus the long runs.

earthboundmisfit · January 2012

LOL I was just about to ask this. I'm not a marathon runner by any means [a few miles here, a few there, it's the ONLY workout I enjoy] but I am still running. Of course I'm very, very early but I plan to keep running because I heard it makes delivery and recovery easier.

numb3rMel · January 2012

Yes, I run. I signed up for a 10K in early March before my BFP. I was nervous at first to continue but I'm not running at full speed and I'm not over excerting myself. I work out regularly and will continue throughout my pregnancy.

I think you should be fine but you may want to mention it to your DR either way.

angelakh · January 2012

Yeah, I am thinking the 1/2 will be more walk/run than running the whole thing. I see the doctor on the 8th, so I will ask her then

gingerchix1980 · January 2012

I signed up for a half marathon on March 8th which I'm still planning on doing (albeit significantly slower than previously planned). I did 11km on Saturday and 14.5km on Sunday, just much slower and taking walk breaks when I got tired.

I'm hoping to run for as much of my pregnancy as I can, and maintain some kind of activity if running become impossible. No marathons for me this year though!

mellies44 · January 2012

I love to run and workout on the elliptical.. what does confuse me though is my doctor ttelling me I had to keep my heartrate at 140.. which is very low for me when I work out and run!

I am not sure if anyone else has been told this!?!?!?

cmuslp10 · January 2012

I think I might actually sign up for the gym...I've been trying to get into running outside - but with 12 inches of snow and freezing rain on my way to work this morning, I'm thinking the gym is safest. And then I can do other stuff as well.

leanna0127 · January 2012

I was signed up for a 1/2 marathon this past Saturday that my doctor said I could do if I felt okay. I did NOT feel okay though and couldn't make it. My doctor just told me to listen to my body and if I'm not feeling well then to take it easy. She said if I'm used to running long distances then it won't hurt to keep that up but don't push anything if I'm not feeling well. I'm so sick right now I have trouble driving to work so I doubt that I will be able to run anytime soon.

gingerchix1980 · January 2012

mellies44:

I love to run and workout on the elliptical.. what does confuse me though is my doctor ttelling me I had to keep my heartrate at 140.. which is very low for me when I work out and run!

I am not sure if anyone else has been told this!?!?!?

I've not been told this, but I have read it somewhere. Keeping my heart rate around 140 would be really difficult for me as my heart rate tends to soar (170-190's) when I run. It dips back down quickly but goes up fast. I think as long as you're not pushing yourself, not doing sprint workouts or intense hill training then you should be fine. Just nice and slow and steady

MeatballEsq · January 2012

gingerchix1980:
mellies44:

I love to run and workout on the elliptical.. what does confuse me though is my doctor ttelling me I had to keep my heartrate at 140.. which is very low for me when I work out and run!

I am not sure if anyone else has been told this!?!?!?

I've not been told this, but I have read it somewhere. Keeping my heart rate around 140 would be really difficult for me as my heart rate tends to soar (170-190's) when I run. It dips back down quickly but goes up fast. I think as long as you're not pushing yourself, not doing sprint workouts or intense hill training then you should be fine. Just nice and slow and steady

That heartrate advice is really outdated. You should be able to speak a few sentences, so as long as you're not overdoing it, you will be fine.

As to running, I usually do a few miles here and there, but I've been so tired. I'm hoping to get my a$$ to the gym this weekend at least.

mmm920 · January 2012

Yes runner here and teaching Spinning classes! Still doing what i've always done. Spinning 45 min 1 day/week. And I'm hoping to run a 1/2 marathon on May. My plan is to keep running up until then

lildayzees · January 2012

I'm a runner. Before the BFP, I signed up for two back-to-back 5Ks to work on speed (including one this weekend). I'm still gonna do both, but I'm not worrying about my times.

Still go to the gym at least 4 days a week, but I'm taking it a little easier until I meet with my doc next week to discuss things. I'd like to do a half marathon in April, and I'm hoping to get the clearance to do so.

If you were active before the BFP, you should still stay active. Just don't overexert yourself! Be safe :-)

mellies44 · January 2012

tonir319:
gingerchix1980:
mellies44:

I love to run and workout on the elliptical.. what does confuse me though is my doctor ttelling me I had to keep my heartrate at 140.. which is very low for me when I work out and run!

I am not sure if anyone else has been told this!?!?!?

I've not been told this, but I have read it somewhere. Keeping my heart rate around 140 would be really difficult for me as my heart rate tends to soar (170-190's) when I run. It dips back down quickly but goes up fast. I think as long as you're not pushing yourself, not doing sprint workouts or intense hill training then you should be fine. Just nice and slow and steady

That heartrate advice is really outdated. You should be able to speak a few sentences, so as long as you're not overdoing it, you will be fine.

As to running, I usually do a few miles here and there, but I've been so tired. I'm hoping to get my a$$ to the gym this weekend at least.

THANK YOU SO MUCH LADIES!!!! that helps so much ! I appreciate that advice and that is what I am going to keep doing.. Going for my blood work today!

OrchidWhite · January 2012

I am! I only got in about 10 miles last week. I'm having a really hard time getting a deep enough breath. I ran my last half in October and my training hasn't been great since then because I got really sick with a sinus infection and bronchitis after that. I intend to keep with it as long as I can.

SavGardiner · January 2012

i started running after my MC in august, i was really depressed and it was my anti-depressant and work wonders. the longest i've done is a 10k but i've done quite a few trail 5k's which is almost more difficult than a 10k. I told my husband i would never do a half marathon, until i found out about the disney princess half... so it's decided i am running it next feb... so i will be working up to it after i have the baby, but for now... i promised my husband i would keep my runs under 3 miles. just don't overdue your limits!

Flamingemu · January 2012

I am. I am doing a half in March, but have not signed up for any more races this spring. I can't decide if I want to put myself through not competing. I do intend on completing the half.

My running has been spotty for the past 2 weeks because of the extreme exhaustion I have been facing, but I felt better all weekend and was able to get in some decent runs without feeling like crap.

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