Health & Exercise
marcia1108
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pregnant runners- support belts?
marcia1108
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Do any pregnant runner out there use support belts, or anything like that?
Although this is my 2nd preg, I didnt take up running until after my first, so I am new to running while preg. Pre-preg I did 3-5 miles everyday... now I do 2-3 miles 3 times a week, and after my runs, my lower belly has been aching a little, I have been thinking about trying a support belt or something like that, and was wondering what experiences other pregnant runner have had?
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Re: pregnant runners- support belts?
I asked this same question on the nest (H&F board) and had a lot of women recommend a Gabrialla medium support band. I do not quite need it but will order this one when I do. The best prices are on amazon.com.
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
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Initially, I thought I might invest in a support belt, but I never felt like I needed it. I logged a lot of miles (2 halfs in the first trimester and several 10ks in 2nd & 3rd trimesters). I ran up until 37 weeks and did not feel I needed a belt. I jogged/walked the last 3 weeks.
Just see how you feel working out and if you want/need extra support, then you can purchase a belt. Good luck!