Running while pregnant. Chris and I decided this past summer to add one more to our little family. This in the midst of training for my supposed 2nd marathon in Detroit. I figured if I didn't wind up preggo, I'd run it and if I did I wouldn't. And wouldn't ya know I ended up with a little bean after all. So, no marathon. I did keep running until about 7 weeks when nausea and fatigue got the best of me. I gave myself a bye for the
E and I right after my Du this past summer. |
So, after E went to bed, I forced myself on the treadmill. And it wasn't so bad. My cardiovascular endurance has suffered a lot, so I did have to take it slower than usual, but when I was done with my 3 miler I felt fantastic! Why did I let myself take a month off again? Ugh!
Anyway, I realize not doing anything doesn't help, so back to running I go. Doc said it was fine as long as I kept an eye on heart rate blah blah blah. I've also been doing research on it since there are so many women who run through pregnancy. I plan to one of them this time! Hopefully I won't get so huge that I have to quit. I need my running therapy!
I also decided to try to find some type of running club because I do need a little motivation at times and I would love to meet some other like-minded folks. So, I did find a local club that meets once or twice a week and has dinner after. Sounds great to me! Hopefully there are some who are slower like me though...that's my only issue. I really wish there was a mom's running club or something similar local. I would feel a little less intimidated then. But, I'll give it a shot and see what happens. That's all for now....but I haven't ruled out races this next spring either. I would love to be one of those fit preggo moms passing people! lol!
Hey Jess - it's Lindsay.
ReplyDeleteOK, so NOW I realize why you cancelled your appearance in the Detroit Marathon! Your supposed injury was actually a little bean! Makes sense now :)
Well, in all fairness I was injured too, but probably coulda worked through it.:) you're on to me!lol!
ReplyDeleteJess, I hear ya sister! the fatigue is finally letting up a bit for me and although I can't imagine running yet, I don't want to have to work so hard come summer cuz I let myself go!
ReplyDeleteGood for you. You'll love running with a group. And don't worry, there's always somebody slower than you. At least in my group there is. ;) And I've met some pretty cool people through it. So have fun!
ReplyDeleteKelly J