Any runners out there?

alexandra1818 · November 2012

Just wondering if any other July mom-to-bes are runners... I've been running since May, and hope to be able to keep it up as long as possible!

I have been running about 20km a week, but if this morning's run is any indication, that may be getting lower!

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Due July 31st with my first!

ilmnjc · November 2012

I'm a runner! Ran a 4.5 mile Drumstick Dash this morning. I notice a little change, mostly with my breathing and the increased effort I feel. But otherwise still feeling pretty good. I saw a much more pregnant woman on the purse and couldn't help but smile as I hope that's me come spring!

fabk · November 2012

I have just gotten back into running in the last couple of months. I haven't run since I found out I was pregnant though. Because of my history I want to get cleared by my dr before I get back on the treadmill.

Chester84 · November 2012

I'm a runner! I run on average 30-40km/week. I've kept it up and I actually find that it alleviates some of the nausea I've been feeling.

avcs302008 · November 2012

I'm a runner! I've done many half's and one full, but I'm not allowed to exercise in the first tri...which is tough (but hopefully worth it!) Glad it helps with the nausea!

120 · November 2012

I've been recreationally running the past few months. I tore ligaments in my ankle over the summer and was just given the green light 2 months ago to start running again. I did a local turkey trot this morning and plan on running recreationally maybe 2 miles daily.

The only this I really noticed running was I needed a few sports bras, my boobs kind of hurt.

kathleen02 · November 2012

I've been advised to begin toning down on the running. Pregnancy is hard on the pelvic floor and as the baby grows there becomes more pressure put on it. Those pelvic floor muscles come in handy when laboring...like helping a baby turn so it isn't face up. It's something to ask your doc but it's risky to the mom and I'd personally would spend equal time doing kegals to compensate.

lyzabeth · November 2012

I run. I'm still running. And I hope to run up until I birth. It's totally fine. That info about weakening the pelvic floor does not sound like science.

EASwimmer · November 2012

I've ran two 5Ks I want to get more into running. So we'll see but it's getting cold out now

martyn17 · November 2012

I enjoy running and hope to continue through the pregnancy. I nervously ran a 5 mile road race, and it went well (though slowly)

OSULori · November 2012

I'm a runner also, and have been since 2006-I actually ran a local Turkey Trot 5 miler today and went with my plan to run as fast as it felt comfortable and I ended up with a PR. Go figure I usually run approx 25 miles/week and do spin classes and yoga also, and plan on doing all three for as long as is comfortable.

FWIW about the pelvic floor weakening business-has anyone seen any actual research about that? None of the research I've come across thus far has mentioned not running during pregnancy due to pelvic floor issues-in fact, there's a lot of research out there touting the benefits of running and exercise in general during your pregnancy. If there's one thing I've found in my profession its that doctors will sometimes make recommendations not based on science and research but based on pure opinion, so I was just curious if there was any research to back that up

ball.and.chain · November 2012

I wish. I was a runner but I did IVF and had to stop running and most exercise when I started meds back in October. My ovaries are still enlarged so I'm not allowed to do anything more than walk, and even too much of that makes me sore. My RE said this would last a few more weeks. By the time I'm cleared to exercise, I'm going to be so out of shape I doubt I'll feel comfortable getting back into running.

So I'm a little jealous of all of you...I feel like a slug.

kathleen02 · November 2012

There probably hasn't been a lot of data collected about running or not but because of this I certainly don't feel comfortable doing it. There are other ways to exercise...if you want to and your doctor says that's fine, then go for it.

kathleen02 · November 2012

kayla&joe:
kathleen02:
I've been advised to begin toning down on the running. Pregnancy is hard on the pelvic floor and as the baby grows there becomes more pressure put on it. Those pelvic floor muscles come in handy when laboring...like helping a baby turn so it isn't face up. It's something to ask your doc but it's risky to the mom and I'd personally would spend equal time doing kegals to compensate.
I have never heard of this. Every doctor I've seen encourages exercising as long as possible during pregnancy. My best friend just had a baby and was doing 3 miles runs while she was 41 weeks pregnant with her third baby. She also had a very easy delivery and we ran a 1/2 marathon together 3 1/2 months after she delivered. Obviously everyone is different but of all the moms I know, none of them have had problems with their "pelvic floor".
I am a runner and will continue running as long as its comfortable. I did a 10k turkey trot this morning and it was a PR!

From what I've been told it isn't something that can always affect you right away. And I'm talking specifically about running, not other types of exercise. Women can have issues as they age with incontinence for example. Personally, I'm not as young as many here and I've been advised not to do so later on in my pregnancy. That is what my doctor has suggested. All I'm saying is that it's a discussion that should be made with your doctor/midwife continuously throughout one's pregnancy if it is your intention to run as long you can. Obviously this hit a nerve for some reason so that's all I'll say.

McFelix5711 · November 2012

Everyone and everyone's dr will have varied opinions. My dr fertility specialist told me I could continue whatever exercise I was doing pre pregnancy as long as I felt fine. I ran a 5 mile turkey and felt fine except I did have sore boobs. My feelings are to do whatever YOU are comfortable with, so if you don't feel comfortable running, then don't.

alexandra1818 · November 2012

I actually teach a Learn-to-run class, which ends December 31st, and I'm sad to say that I'm looking forward to not having to lead them in a run 3 times a week.

It's not a lot, but with the tiredness in my legs, I'm definitely looking forward to being on my own schedule, and being able to run as far/fast as I want and not having to keep up to their pace.

I'm scheduled to teach the same class starting in January, and this weekend I'll have to tell the store manager that I can't do it, since I don't think I'll be up to running at speed by the end of the next class in March. Not a big fan of announcing to a virtual stranger that I'm pregnant before the first trimester is over, but I don't want to leave her in the lurch.

All that being said, it's been hard to convince myself to run at all, I'm so tired!!

supersarah77 · November 2012

I love to run. I'm running 35 miles nearly every day. It helps my energy and my mood. I've had to walk a bit a couple times due to feeling pukey but haven't actually puke. A gag once, but no puking. I would be so sad if I had to give up running!

lindseyb184 · November 2012

Running is very important in my life. One of the first things I asked my doctor when we started trying was whether I'd be able to run during pregnancy, especially since I had fibroids surgically removed this year. She said YES! - and specifically noted that I should run no more than 25 miles a week, as overactive women can go into labor early. I love her!!!

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