any other runners here?

[chickpea]

anyone here run regularly?  how are you feeling?   i was in the middle of training for a marathon when i found out i was pregnant so i'm still sort of following my training program, just at a slower pace.  i ran all the up to 40 weeks last pregnancy (ok, more like jog/walk there at the end) and hoping i can do the same this time around.  some days it sure is hard to find the motivation, especially with a busy toddler running around. anyway, just have been contemplating actually doing this marathon (after getting the ok from my midwife of course) and wondering if any other ladies are still keeping up their mileage so far?

[daisylola11]

The heat has been awful (100+) so I haven't ran in a couple weeks . But I'm looking into a 5k or 10k coming fall!! I'm so excited I'm ready to get out there again. I'm always running with the stroller so I'm slower but I've already ordered my fitsplint maternity belt for when I need it later on .

[caer]

I sadly haven't run much since my BFP. I ran until 25 weeks with DS and logically I know it's ok, but PGAL brain is a bitch. I'm still trying to run (slowly) a few times a week. I need it for my mental health!

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I'm a runner. Unfortunately, the Dr doesn't want me running with this pregnancy. I'm going to try to make sure that I get in some long walk cause I'm going crazy.

[glb30]

I had to stop running when we did our FET, and I haven't been cleared to work out again yet. My doctor seems pretty conservative....can't wait to be able to work out again, but I'll probably switch to swimming.

[amandamh2]

I was running with some friends a few times a week prior to my BFP but haven't since. It's been incredibly hot here. Last time RLP kicked in around 8 weeks so I couldn't keep it up and I think I'm going to have to stop now since it's becoming a problem already. If rolling over in bed can be painful, I think running is going to have to stop.

[amacbaby]

I am relatively new to running but I finally started back up before this BFP (I didn't do a lot the first half of my first year of school). I really want to start back up but I'm scared, stupid PGAL brain. I keep thinking that if I see an appropriate babe on my U/S on Wednesday I'll start again.

[daisylola11]

Maybe later on we can do a little check in? Run/workout/activity related?

[glb30]

daisylola11 good idea!

[amacbaby]

I would love an exercise check-in

[caer]

Jul 28, 2016 21:52:56 GMT -5 daisylola11 said:

Maybe later on we can do a little check in? Run/workout/activity related?

Maybe we could make it a health-related check-in? I would like to be more careful about my diet this time, too!

[muskiefan]

I love to run. When I'm not training for a race, I try to get 15-25 in a week. It's easier now that we have a treadmill in the basement!

I was able to run into my 28th week with DS, but then I developed a really strange and uncommon leg problem, so I stopped.

I've already noticed some difference in my breathing due to increased blood volume. I'm also prone to PVCs, which increase in frequency with exercise, so it's hard to get a solid run in, but it hasn't stopped me from doing it.

I'm contemplating a half in October.

[muskiefan]

chickpea when is the race?

@priss08 are you banned from all strenuous cardio? I'm glad you can go for long walks, but it must be hard to resist the urge to jog.

daisylola11 I'd love a check in!

[jnow]

I'm still training for a 10k at the end of August. It has been hard to run, but I think it is the heat/humidity.

I gained so much weight last pregnancy that I am really hoping to keep running and stay active.

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muskiefan I am. It's very difficult because I'm worried I'm going to gain way to much weight. I gained the perfect amount last time but I was exercising the whole time.

[kinipela7]

I love running! I hurt my back earlier this month and running really aggravates it so I'm holding off for now until I finish 6 weeks of physical therapy. By then it should be cool enough to be more comfortable anyway! I didn't last too long my last pregnancy but we will see how it goes. I also go to bootcamp classes which I'm still enjoying!

[muskiefan]

Jul 29, 2016 11:03:34 GMT -5 @priss08 said:

muskiefan I am. It's very difficult because I'm worried I'm going to gain way to much weight. I gained the perfect amount last time but I was exercising the whole time.

Every pregnancy is so different! I had to stop running early on with DD and I gained less weight than with DS. Hopefully your activity restriction doesn't drive you crazy!

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Aug 1, 2016 12:55:06 GMT -5 muskiefan said:

Jul 29, 2016 11:03:34 GMT -5 @priss08 said:

muskiefan I am. It's very difficult because I'm worried I'm going to gain way to much weight. I gained the perfect amount last time but I was exercising the whole time.

Every pregnancy is so different! I had to stop running early on with DD and I gained less weight than with DS. Hopefully your activity restriction doesn't drive you crazy!

My Dr hinted that he may lift it soon. He's being extra cautious because of the iud debacle.

[jnow]

6 mile run this morning. It was hard, but I did it!

[amacbaby]

Hey everyone, do we want to plan a check-in? I went running for the first time yesterday since BFP and am feeling motivated at the moment! When do you all think we should do the check-in? Do we want to include both exercise and healthy eating?

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Aug 5, 2016 11:48:26 GMT -5 amacbaby said:

Hey everyone, do we want to plan a check-in? I went running for the first time yesterday since BFP and am feeling motivated at the moment! When do you all think we should do the check-in? Do we want to include both exercise and healthy eating?

I would love this! Some of my activity restrictions have been lifted and I need some help getting back in the saddle.

[chickpea]

Sorry, didn't mean to post and run (not literally). I want to be more active here but I just forget, not to mention the days have just been getting away from me lately. amacbaby,I would love a check in. I think it would be good to include healthy eating as well since that's what I'm having trouble with lately. What's a good day of the week for this? muskiefan,the race is towards the end of October, so I'll be about 16 weeks. I also have noticed a difference in my breathing already. After a 10 mile run last Saturday, I think I've decided to nix the marathon plans and maybe try for the half instead. It was a hard 10 miles and trying to train for a full just seems like too much. I really love all the responses from everyone!

[missi]

So jealous! I started running between my teenage daughters and my twins. LOVE it. Unfortunately, with the twins, by 16 weeks I was on strict bedrest.. by 24 weeks they'd tossed me in the hospital, and from 26 weeks when they were born, until they came home around 36 - 44 weeks, I was lost in crazy.. which never stopped! I just got back to it when I found out we had succeeded at our last attempt for a boy.. so not back to it.

I shall live vicariously through you guys!

[muskiefan]

amacbaby what about a health and fitness thread? That way it includes eating and exercise.

[Deleted]

OMG.

We tried going on a walk today and I guess I'm going to have to exercise inside. It's a heat index of 105° or so all week so yeah, no go on doing things outside.