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Ooh, I'm going to bookmark this thread! I'm not pregnant but I am a runner and for some reason I've found myself wondering about this very thing lately. I don't plan on getting pregnant anytime soon but I hope it happens someday and I'll be glad to have this as a resource. :D
I ran off and on in the first 10 weeks or so. Problems were that 1) I was so exhausted, that I was just wrecked after a run 2) I already felt like my pelvic floor was falling out from under me, so running was completely uncomfortable 3) my heart rate wouldn't stay in the acceptable range.
I found walking and gentle eliptical to be the best exercises for me. I was allowed to snowboard until 13 weeks, but I just lost the will to do it, so I missed a whole season!
I run occasionally, but I play soccer three times a week. I have so much reading up to do! I'm interested in this thread too. Does heartrate start to matter right away?
I have so much to learn, too. I feel like I know so much about TTC and nothing about pregnancy (or having a newborn for that matter!) I read somewhere that you are supposed to keep your heartrate below 140. That seems pretty difficult and not sure if I should get a heart monitor. Today, I went reallllly slow. I guess I felt a little more winded than usual, but it was also a bit cooler out.
I plan to ask the nurses at my prenatal orientation this week. I'll report back what I learn : )
When I saw this thread, I was really excited. I'm not pregnant and not a big runner--yet. I used to run, stopped, gained weight, and I'm now doing C25K to get back into running again. One of my sisters is really happy because she is all 'if you get back into shape and are working out regularly, you can continue to do so when you get pregnant.'
I read that about keeping your heartratie under 140. I have been checking it at the gym when I'm working out and that's going to be hard! Basically, I think I'm going to have to look at time and keep it low resistance. I may not be able to run unless I get a heart monitor.
I don't know why I'm worrying about this now. It's not like I need to know right now. But, maybe soon. ;)
@winniewolf: Yes, let us know! I'm thinking I'm going to quit my 2 indoor leagues because it's non-stop, but I think maybe outdoor will be ok. There's a much longer recovery time between runs. And of course I'll stop completely by the end of the first trimester. It's hard to give a reason when I'm not telling people I'm pregnant...especially if I continue to play in one league. Hmm...
I ran 3-4 times per week before getting pregnant and planned on running during my pregnancy. Unfortunately, my body felt differently. Between the extreme nausea and exhaustion that comes alone with light-headedness during my first trimester, I have given up. Now I've been walking, plus I'll start doind prenatal yoga next week. I'm jealous of those who are able to keep running during your pregnancies! I've heard it's really good for you as long as you don't push yourself and listen to your bodies.
@winniewolf:2 miles at a time, 3 days a week. :) Hi!
I used to run more/longer distances, but now 2 miles is what I can do.
@pastemoo - I feel so weird going so slow! But, today I did elliptical at the gym primarily to see what my heart rate did. It doesn't take much for my heartrate to get to 140....so I think maybe I should get a monitor to run with.
@skibrown - ugh sorry you have felt too crappy to run. I only just found out and am feeling pretty normal so I figure I should take advantage and run while I can!
@Mrs Green Grass: my mom played soccer when she was pregnant with my brother, she took a soccer ball to the belly and 2 weeks later she went into labor 6 weeks early! No ones sure if that's why, but he's the only premie in either sides of our family so it always scares me =( If you play DEFEND YOUR BELLY! =D
I ran 15-20 miles per week plus biking, weights, etc. When I got pregnant, I asked my doctor right away about keeping up with it. She encouraged me to continue my running and workout regimen for as long as I felt good. She did say to reduce weights to much lighter and to drink lots of water. I was fortunate enough to not have any sickness so I continued with running. Because it was summer and humid where I live, I drank more water than probably necessary, but continued running 3-4 miles at a time. Usually I would stop in the middle walk about 3-4 minutes, drink water and then finish the 3-4 miles. I even ran several 5K's. I'm now 20 weeks and still run, just less, mainly because I just get so winded (and caught a terrible cold that I just can't breathe). I plan on continuing to work out but will most likely switch to more walking than running (or eliptical), mostly because my ankles and knees are starting to ache more with the increased weight. My doctor also said to beware when your belly gets larger because your center of gravity shifts. Do what you feel comfortable doing, even if it is just walking.
@murmur: Wow! I definitely would only play until I started to show. In that case, heart-rate is the biggest issue...
Yay!! A preggo runners thread :-)
I ran 2-5 miles 5 days a week at about a 9 min/mile pace before I got pregnant. After I got pregnant, I had to adjust my pace to keep my heart rate down. I'm 23 weeks now and I run about 2 miles/day about 4-5x per week. For me, it all depends on how my knee is feeling (old injury) - the relaxin hormone seems to have relaxed some of the ligaments in my knee and it tends to hurt after running for more than 1/2 mile. Also, I think I'm getting to the point where I need to get a band to wear while running as my belly is starting to feel like a medicine ball with every step. haha! I still do resistance training, squats, lunges, pushups, etc. with no problems, but we'll see how much longer I can keep that up!
@babyboecks - so encouraging to hear that you are that far along and doing well running! Do you run with a heart monitor? The other day I ran so slowly I feel like I could have been walking faster but thought my heart rate was getting too high!
Woohoo! Not pregnant yet (and probably not for awhile), but I'm a runner! I've done 2 marathons and am training for a half right now. I'd love to do at least one more full marathon before babies. :) Right now, I plan to run while pregnant for as long as it's safe and I feel comfortable. I know people who have run half marathons while pregnant, so I guess I'll just have to figure it out when I get there. Thanks to all the pregnant runners for the advice!
Just out of curiosity what do your docs have to say about running during pregnancy?
@redgerber - mine previously said as long as i was running before i could continue to run. i'm going to double check tomorrow though.
I just talked to the chief nurse at my practice and asked about soccer. She said I could continue doing anything I was doing before. That seems to be the key difference, whether your body is used to it or not. I'm still not sure about indoor, but I feel much better talking to someone official!
Just had my prenatal orientation - the chief nurse confirmed it is A OK to continue to run as long as I feel up to it. I asked her about getting a heart monitor. She said that my practice no longer recommends/requires doing this. She said that my body will cue me in as to whether I'm going to fast. She stressed hydration and bringing a bottle of water on the run.
Before I was pregnant I ran about 20 miles a week. While I was pregant I maybe only ran 5 miles a week and stopped when I was 26 weeks pregnant because it was just uncomfortable and not worth the trouble. After my son was born, I resumed running about 4 weeks post partum. It was like starting over again, but now 4.5 months out, I am starting to pick up my speed and distance.
@winniewolf: I used to wear a heart rate monitor until I could get the hang of just jogging instead of running. But then my doctor told me to go off of my RPE (rate of perceived exhertion) instead of my heartrate, since it tends to jump up just walking around. I also speed walked for a week or two so I could adjust my body to a slower pace. So I continue to jog until I feel like I couldn't keep up a light conversation while jogging. Today I went about 3/4 of a mile before I needed to slow down and power walk until I got my breath back.
It definitely takes a little time to get used to it, because I was used to pushing myself with each workout. But now I have to think about my daughter's safety. :-)
I need to go for a run SOOOO badly. Got to wait for my hubby to get home in case he wants to go with me (which he said he does). Just feeling really bummed and know that a run is the cure.
@BabyBoecksMom:Thanks for sharing that info--I guess I have to watch out for some of my old injuries!
I just did 2 miles today (with my hubby! glad I waited)-- 10:15 min miles (I've been down to 6:59/mile, with longer races at 7:30-9:17/mile depending on distance). Much slower than usual, but it was pleasant--and I needed it. I actually feel better now!
A question from a bee not TTC but planning to within the next 6 months - 1 year.
How long was you running before you became pregnant? I recently a few months ago started running (treadmill stlye!) haha But I want to bulk up my running, alot! Would running 6 months to 1 year be long enough to keep running once TTC/pregnant? Does running mess with your cycles at all? Thanks so much!
@Mrs.Estep:Ask your doctor--you're going to need clearance from your doctor no matter what. I've been a runner for 5-6 years, but actually not as much in the past year. Running will only mess with your cycle if you let yourself get WAY to skinny and aren't eating right.
One thing: running makes you VERY hungry. When I first started running, I actually put on weight (not an uncommon reaction)--so as long as you're still in the normal range it shouldn't mess withyour cycle. Check with your doctor if you have any specific issues/questions that might be different for your case.
@Mrs Estep - I have run pretty much consistently for all of my adult life (at least 12 years). I have run longer distances and shorter distances. For the last six months, I have run approximately 4-5 times a week and generally 3-5 miles. For this pregnancy I plan to continue to run 3 times a week and probably around 3 miles. All cleared by my doc.
Best wishes ladies!
I ran through most of my pregnancy and I think the best things you can do is listen to your body and err on the side of caution. I ran D1 CC and track in college (not a great athlete at that level, just average) and have been out of college for a good number of years but kept up running good distances and added in biking too. I had a bit of a worry about body fat since I usually stay right around the % needed to maintain my cycle but I would wake up starving so putting on fat didn't end up being a problem even with continuing to run and my Drs never showed a bit of concern about it since baby was growing fine.
First trimester I was sooooo tired. Some of that was that I was not in pregnancy mind frame yet so you go from feeling great and doing plenty of miles at a good pace before pregnancy to a few weeks later feeling like you want to sleep on the pavement when you workout, it took me by surprise. The Drs at the practice I went to all said heartrate was an older recommendation and to go more on what I was feeling. When I let myself relax and stop thinking of workouts or covering a certain distance or wondering how fast I was going it became a lot easier and enjoyable to run when pregnant.
Second trimester for me there was renewed energy but the beginnings of an awkward pregnant belly. I bought insoles for my shoes to help with my arches and that helped a lot. Even putting on 10 lbs made my body have a lot more aches and pains. I also wore my husband's cloth back brace for a few weeks while my body adjusted to the new belly. But I think I was running faster at times than I was in my first trimester since I wasn't as tired all the time and would still run 4-8 miles 6 days a week. Light stretching helps work out some of the aches too.
Third trimester was just awkward. My little girl dropped quite early at like 32 weeks and running after that just wasn't really running. I took a few week break and just rode the bicycle trainer inside since everything hurt after she dropped. My body got used to her dropping after a bit and I could do walk/runs, where it was mainly walking but I'd throw little jogs in there. She was just in such an awkward position for me it felt like I might do damage to do anything more than short jogs, so biking was my main source of exercise here. Swimming I think would have been even better but the smell of chlorine made me want to vomit.
After baby was born - I was so surprised here. I started running 3 weeks after I had her. I had a v birth with 2nd degree tear that retore and mastitis at 2 weeks, so I was in a bit of rough shape the first couple weeks. At 3 weeks jogging felt like I was still 8 months pregnant and my stride was sooo short. Everyday felt better but it's like working at a slightly faster pace from being super pregnant back down to not being pregnant. My little girl is just about 4 months and I'm feeling more normal now. I pulled some lower abs at some point during delivery or afterwards (don't try to walk the dogs during your first weeks of recovery) so running has been a bit of a sore thing. Biking is basically back to normal at this point, running though my stride is getting longer but there's still some soreness in my lower abs that keeps me from having a long stride on longer runs.
Runners world has a daily thread devoted to pregnant runners. Don't feel like you have to jog the whole time, doing walk/runs was great for me during pregnancy or just taking a few minute breaks here and there. And make sure you know where the bathrooms are because babies like to dance on your bladder!
@ troubled - thank you for all of this info!!!
last night, i only went 2.5 miles. i felt like i could have walked faster. i just felt winded the whole time and was trying to "listen to my body." but, at least i went, right?
Hey runners! Anyone still trying to run here?
I've been going 2 x a week and doing elliptical 2 x a week. The running is getting difficult. I feel heavy (gained about 3-4 pounds on my small frame) and I just feel sooo winded while running. I had to walk for a while yesterday. Going to try to keep it up as long as my body will let me!
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I haven't seen one of these so figured I would start one so we can share our experiences and ask each other questions.
If you ran before pregnant, do you plan to continue running? How long did you run before and how long are you running now?
I run about 4 days a week, usually 3-4 miles and do some other working out (tennis, weights, jillian michaels). I'm definitely not a "fast" runner - I usually run 9 minute miles and try to sprint the last .5 mile. I haven't run since finding out I was pregnant (yesterday!) but plan to do my normal run this morning. Definitely will go slow and listen to my body. I miscarried before, but know it had nothing to do with the few jogs I went on while pregnant, but it's still in the back of my mind. I plan to jog for as long as I feel good and as long as my doc says its ok. I probably will stop with the weights but might go to a trainer at the gym and see if they have specific routines they suggest for pregnancy.
Happy running!