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 2015-09-25 1:46 AM |
 7 |  Subject: Pregnancy and Running?Hi everyone, I was wondering if you know if it's safe to train during pregnancy? I found this cool triathlon podcast episode that talks about it: http://www.epictriathlonpodcast.com/blog/2015/9/24/9enn8sx5iiopk2k9... Thanks! |
| 2015-09-25 8:35 AM in reply to: Arsenic |
Master 4118   Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? There's more and more good info out there but still most advice will be really conservative. Generally the thinking is if you have a low-risk pregnancy and you ran before you were pregnant you are good to keep running. I ran a bit in my first trimester - it was Fall and glorious weather. By the second trimester winter was setting in and I didn't want to be out in the cold and dark but would do the treadmill on occasion when we got one - so i didn't run much because of that. |
| 2015-09-25 8:41 AM in reply to: Arsenic |
Pro 6011  Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Generally, yes. In addition to certain types of exercise being contraindicated for all pregnancies, such as supine exercises after the first trimester (though, this is occasionally debated) , it's important to discuss it with your OB-GYN for any specific limitations they want to see, such as keeping your HR under x bpm after a certain point. Not running, but I've worked with personal training clients right up until the birth. It seems to help greatly with the birth itself plus recovery afterwards.
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| 2015-09-25 8:48 AM in reply to: TriMyBest |
65 , Tennessee | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? As long as you have a healthy complication-free pregnancy, and you are already used to running it is safe. BUT, talk to your care provider about it first of course. I usually don't do especially hard workouts when pregnant. I keep it slow and stay comfortable. My biggest issue is having to pee all the time when running pregnant.  |
| 2015-09-25 12:10 PM in reply to: Arsenic |
| 7 | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Hi everyone, Thanks for your replies. These comments are very insightful. |
| 2015-09-25 12:46 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Really, everyone here has great advice. It's important to communicate with your doc for sure. Second only to knowing your body and what you can handle and probably erring on the conservative side. While I don't have personal experience, all of my teammates ran through their pregnancies almost to the very end. One of them competing in a 5K at 23 weeks and still ran a 21:xx lol For more on their personal experiences, you can read an article they were all interviewed in. There is some fantastic information: http://issuu.com/nwrunner/docs/nwr_march_-_interactive
Edited by Asalzwed 2015-09-25 12:49 PM |
| 2015-09-25 12:59 PM in reply to: Arsenic |
1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Few years ago there was a woman who run Chicago marathon just few weeks before the due date. She actually delivered few hours after the race. She said she was communicating with her doctor and made sure everything was fine. Personally - I think a moderate/conservative training is beneficial to both - mom and baby, but I would not run a marathon and I found the above woman a bit hmm... selfish (she made out to news and everyone was extremely enthusiastic about it.) My reasoning is - if your body runs out of oxygen, it will cut it from the baby to put towards mother's body. Mother Nature is not sentimental and will not care about the child. So in my opinion her race - even though the training was monitored - was still at risk. Mary |
| 2015-09-25 1:27 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Master 4118 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Originally posted by marysia83 Few years ago there was a woman who run Chicago marathon just few weeks before the due date. She actually delivered few hours after the race. She said she was communicating with her doctor and made sure everything was fine. Personally - I think a moderate/conservative training is beneficial to both - mom and baby, but I would not run a marathon and I found the above woman a bit hmm... selfish (she made out to news and everyone was extremely enthusiastic about it.) My reasoning is - if your body runs out of oxygen, it will cut it from the baby to put towards mother's body. Mother Nature is not sentimental and will not care about the child. So in my opinion her race - even though the training was monitored - was still at risk. Mary I remember that story and lots of folks being up in arms but i looked - she did a very reasonable pace and likely walked a good portion of it. She was a very experienced runner and ran two hours slower than her PR that day. Her risk of being to a point of oxygen deprivation is pretty limited. Muscles would be sore but at that pace over that duration we're not talking about any anaerobic activity. While I would also not do a marathon while pregnant i am not condemning her in any way. It is definitely a personal thing - and i think it is a good thing to remember that there are lots of folks who think you should sit on the couch with your feet up for the whole 9 months and you're likely to get lots of opinions. Get your doctors advice and what makes sense for you! I was just reading a blog of woman who did crossfit basically right up until delivery. Had a healthy baby boy. |
| 2015-09-25 1:33 PM in reply to: juniperjen |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by marysia83 Few years ago there was a woman who run Chicago marathon just few weeks before the due date. She actually delivered few hours after the race. She said she was communicating with her doctor and made sure everything was fine. Personally - I think a moderate/conservative training is beneficial to both - mom and baby, but I would not run a marathon and I found the above woman a bit hmm... selfish (she made out to news and everyone was extremely enthusiastic about it.) My reasoning is - if your body runs out of oxygen, it will cut it from the baby to put towards mother's body. Mother Nature is not sentimental and will not care about the child. So in my opinion her race - even though the training was monitored - was still at risk. Mary I remember that story and lots of folks being up in arms but i looked - she did a very reasonable pace and likely walked a good portion of it. She was a very experienced runner and ran two hours slower than her PR that day. Her risk of being to a point of oxygen deprivation is pretty limited. Muscles would be sore but at that pace over that duration we're not talking about any anaerobic activity. While I would also not do a marathon while pregnant i am not condemning her in any way. It is definitely a personal thing - and i think it is a good thing to remember that there are lots of folks who think you should sit on the couch with your feet up for the whole 9 months and you're likely to get lots of opinions. Get your doctors advice and what makes sense for you! I was just reading a blog of woman who did crossfit basically right up until delivery. Had a healthy baby boy. I agree it makes sense if somebody is an athlete and continued a training throughout the pregnancy. I guess her body was adjusted to it. Maybe it's just something I have not experienced, so I should not be judgmental (and I am not trying to be), but I still think I would not do it. As for a training during pregnancy - I did prenatal yoga (if that counts), and it was really helpful  Mary |
| 2015-09-25 2:02 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Member 120 | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? I went for my last run the day before I went into labour with my son, and was running into my 8th month with my daughter. I dialed back the intensity and had complication-free pregnancies. YMMV. |
| 2015-09-26 10:22 AM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Originally posted by marysia83Few years ago there was a woman who run Chicago marathon just few weeks before the due date. She actually delivered few hours after the race.She said she was communicating with her doctor and made sure everything was fine.Personally - I think a moderate/conservative training is beneficial to both - mom and baby, but I would not run a marathon and I found the above woman a bit hmm... selfish (she made out to news and everyone was extremely enthusiastic about it.) My reasoning is - if your body runs out of oxygen, it will cut it from the baby to put towards mother's body. Mother Nature is not sentimental and will not care about the child. So in my opinion her race - even though the training was monitored - was still at risk. Mary The debate over the wisdom of a marathon during the 3rd trimester aside, running out of oxygen isn't going to happen. The greatest concerns are overheating and dehydration followed by concerns over injuries related to the weight increase and falls from not being used to the different center of gravity. That's why many doctors limit the intensity of pregnant women via a heart rate cap.Edited by TriMyBest 2015-09-26 10:24 AM |
| 2015-09-26 10:41 AM in reply to: Arsenic |
| 98 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Also be mindful that pregnancy hormones make your tendons and ligaments loosen up, which might make you more prone to injury. In my case it just made my stride feel awkward and uncomfortable, so I gave the running up after my first trimester. Stuck with walking and using the elliptical trainer until the very end, and I'm pretty sure being fit helped me get through my labor. I did get some funny looks at the gym when I was 9 months pregnant and sweating on the elliptical, though! |
| 2015-09-27 1:28 PM in reply to: Arsenic |
| 7 | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? Thanks Marysia! |
| 2015-10-19 8:09 PM in reply to: #5143011 |
| 14 | Subject: RE: Pregnancy and Running? I'm 23 weeks pregnant now and have been running, as well as swimming, cycling, yoga, and lifting weights on a kind of unstructured basis. I am planning to do a 10k on Halloween, sprint tri the weekend after, and half marathon in early December. My running has really slowed down the past few weeks and its generally just harder. My doc is cool with my training and just said not to push it. I have noticed that I'm starting to get shin pain, from the weight gain I think. So I skipped my long run this past weekend and did a spin class. I think listening to your body is key. When I do my races I'm going to really try to keep that in mind. There's no way I'll be setting any PRs so I'd rather just enjoy my time and cross the finish line happy and healthy. Good luck in your training! |
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