So who is still running?

mshukh · December 2015

I'm just curious who is still running out there and how long you plan to do so? My goal has always been 30 weeks (Jan 1) and then see how it goes. I'm just wondering if anyone has experience doing it further along and what tips you may have. I never ran through during my first pregnancy, so this is new territory for me. Should I get a lumbar support belt, or is this thing really unnecessary?

SarahFoley725 · December 2015

I'm still running away from my responsibilities.....

But for real that's awesome congrats and keep up the good work!

soxfan9968 · December 2015

I kind of am. I'm trying but I'm also a ftm and don't know if I should be wearing a support belt. I've stuck to running 1mile at a slow pace, walking half, running one more and cooling down with a half mile walk. I'm only doing that twice a week now. The rest of the time, I'm just walking on the treadmill at an uphill slant.

kitteh81 · December 2015

I ran until 32 or 33 weeks with my last baby. I never used any support belt, but I think it could be a good idea. My only advice is to listen to your body and not let the competitive runner side of you take over. Take walk breaks when necessary, especially if it helps you stay out longer. More time on your feet is better than going faster and burning yourself out sooner. I could have run for longer than I did, except that I forgot about taking it easy near the end of a 5K race and kicked it into the finish line. I jack-rabbited past someone else right near the end, which was strangely satisfying to do while pregnant, but I paid for it with horrible SPD pain for the rest of my pregnancy, and couldn't run any more after that.

TL;DR listen to your body, and keep up the good work!

FutureMrsCaesar · December 2015

I'm still running...sorta. My friend and I hit the gym together most days and we always start with 30-35 mins on the treadmill. Sometimes for me that's running at a slow pace, sometimes it's alternating running and walking and other times its just walking at an incline, depending on how I'm feeling. It really aggrivates my SI joints, actually walking does even moreso than running, and sometimes gives me a lot of RLP in addition to having to pee constantly so it really just depends on the day. We do however also do another 30-45 mins of either an eliptical type machine or bike and those are so much easier on my joints, I would highly recommend trying to do either of those sometimes if you can. The eliptical can actually be a pretty intense workout depending on where you set the stride length and intensity level.

There's a lady at my gym who was seriously booking it around the indoor track until her 9th month. I was in serious awe of her! I think if your body is telling you it's okay, then keep going, and adjust accordingly. Last time around I had to quit all classes by 27 weeks. This time I'm still plugging away with some, but I can tell it will only be a few more weeks for me, the extra weight is starting to take it's toll!

MrsLeanMeanClean · December 2015

Stuck with swimming, yoga and walking (doctors orders) ... Honestly already bored!

I can't wait to lift, runs and rugby again

herfst80 · December 2015

Same like MrsLeanMeanClean, walking and swimming. During walking jealous looks to al runners passing me..;)

ceds07 · December 2015

Exactly what @kitteh81 said ... Listen to your body! I'm still running. Made it to 32 weeks with the first so that's my goal again (currently at 26). Using a Gabriella belt for support and I think it helps. I generally get a solid mile or mile and a half in to start then walk for a 1/4 mile, run 1/2, etc. definitely down to only 2.5-3 miles at time though. And some days are just better than others.

nicole103109 · December 2015

I tried so hard to keep running but had to stop was killing my hips. So now it's just walking as much as I can sigh. Good for you all still running!

dotharyk · December 2015

I'm still running a little bit - once every week and a half or so. Yesterday I did about three and a half miles (walking the hills,etc.) with my two year old niece in the stroller. She's a fun distraction! I just got a maternity belt (Azmed - got it on Amazon). It helped to relieve some of the pressure / discomfort I have felt running, but I still felt like I had to pee the whole time. The best way to describe the difference I felt running with or without the maternity belt is that with it I feel like it turns the clock back to running at 16 or 18 weeks (I'm 28 now). So, better, but not great.

I have been doing spin classes a few times a week since about 8 weeks and I seriously love it! It very similar intensity, cardio, and strength training of running (better, I think, for me!) without any of the pressure or discomfort. I highly recommend running moms give it a try if you're starting to feel like running isn't any fun anymore.

GraysonsMama · December 2015

Oh, I'm so jealous! I'm still so sick at 25 weeks that I'm lucky to leave my house once a week

Good job, ladies!

mshukh · December 2015

Thanks everyone for the advice and support. Yeah, I'm trying to be careful, but I can still do 4-7 mile runs 3-4 times a week. They are not fast, but I don't hurt yet either. I know that every week could be the last one, so I'm grateful for each day. I'm also grateful for the nice weather we have been having here in Minnesota. I think I will get the belt at my next week's appointment just to have something else to fall back on if it starts getting uncomfortable. My only option at this time is outside. I don't think elliptical is possible, but I'll re-evaluate in January, I think.

herfst80 · December 2015

@dotharyk; you don't feel any discomfort with spinning? Hmm..lucky you! I like to have an alternative for running but i go to work bij bike (i live in Holland) and that's a 45 minute ride. After 5 minutes it feels like i didn't pee for about six hours...;( Must say it's more really discomfort than pain but think that doing it extra for fun won't make me happy...

skruhmin · December 2015

Running??

Only if it's after my toddler. Even then it's quite the site.

KCMamaToBe · December 2015

Hi, late to this thread. FTM and runner here, 28 weeks pregnant.

After my Dr. OKed me to continue running, my goal was also to make it to 30 weeks and I'm still "running" 3-4 times a week, but at a much slower pace than my normal page and at a much lower overall mileage. Right now I'm doing a few days of interval training (slow jog with steady runs of 2-3 minutes sprinkled throughout) for about 40 minutes, and then one day of a slower jog with a faster sprint interval at 30-60 seconds for a total of 30 minutes (including warm up/cool down). Note that my current "sprint" is probably just above what my PR half marathon pace was from about 9 months again. But as long as I can still keep doing this, I will. I also do yoga twice a week to help stretch and decompress from these runs. I'm not uncomfortable when I run in my belly, but more that my shins and calves ache (probably from the extra weight).

I've also switched to treadmill only running in case I have to pee, plus it's cold where I live and I want to be able to make sure I'm drinking enough water.

I bought a belly band (which is like a sports bra for your belly) from Bao Bei maternity and it works fine. I do have to wear it inside out because I find the tag itchy. I also wear KT tape (not directly across my belly but along the sides) for extra support.

I hope this helps and thanks to all who answered this thread, it's very helpful to hear from others.

kitteh81 · December 2015

I'm trying to picture how you place the KT tape. Can you give more info about that? Does it make a noticeable difference?

theluckiestktrain · December 2015

I had to quit at 26 weeks (2 weeks ago). SUPER BUMMED walking is not the same. But I'm also thinking of doing exercise bike for cardio (also not the same). I haven't taken more than a month off running in 7 years.

dotharyk · December 2015

Sorry you had to quit running @theluckiestktrain - I think I'm close to being done with running too. Maybe I will try the elliptical at the gym soon. Have you tried anything like that? Definitely try to go for spinning or biking if you can! @herfst80 - good for you for biking to work! And yes spinning continues to be comfortable for me but admittedly, stationary bikes are pretty upright and most of the class takes place "out of the saddle" either standing straight up in position two, or crouched over, arms outstretched in position three. Either way, more comfortable for me than running at this point!

KCMamaToBe · December 2015

Hi. Here's a video @kitteh81. I cleared this with my doctor before doing. I think it helps, it may be psychological though. I tape the belly and then put my belly band on afterwards. I had KT left over from half marathon training.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4U1yuaQQSL4

mshukh · December 2015

@KCMamaToBe Thank you! I will try the KT tape. I am about 4 days away from my goal of 30 weeks and I have to say the last two runs have been horribly uncomfortable. Is the Bao Bai maternity band similar to the bella band? It looks very similar but I don't find the Bella Band to be too supportive. Also, I just filled a prescription for a lumbar support pregnancy band through my insurance and realized it offered more support on the back than the front or at least it looks like it does. Haven't worn it running yet, but wonder if others had tried that before and if it helped with RLP pain. I'm recently experiencing a lot of RLP pain across the front of my belly while running which goes away by about 2.5 miles into the run. But it has seriously slowed me down and is making it not fun anymore.

KCMamaToBe · January 2016

@mshukh I am sorry I just saw this. I never used a belly band so I had to look online. The Bao Bao looks way more supportive. It is essentially a sports bra for your belly. It covers from below your sports bra down until your underwear. I'm 31 weeks tomorrow and still managing 30 minutes a few times a week, but once I hit 5k I have to stop. I did a fun run/walk interval thing today I found on PopSugar. Hope to keep going as long as I can! Best of luck.

meg_2006 · January 2016

I'm so jealous! I had to stop running late in my first tri because it caused cramping. Plus I felt like I had to pee the entire time! My OB told me to ease off and stick with low impact exercise. So walking it is! The (stationary) bike is just a little too awkward anymore.

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