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Running ? for the mom's on the board
My doctors would like me to wait until I'm at least 8, if not 10, weeks along before picking up my running routine (basically until I'm out of the typical miscarriage window.) By then, it will have been 5-7 weeks, depending on when I'm cleared to start again, without any running.
Will it absolutely suck once I start up again? Should I start with something like C25K to ease back into it? (Up until last week, I was running 15-20 miles a week, averaging 4 miles per run at an 11-11:30 pace.) Is there anything I can do in the meantime to make the transition back into running, assuming I'm cleared, easier? I've been using the ellipticals at the gym (arc trainer, regular elliptical, the Precor thing) and have been walking (usually 2 miles because honestly, the walking just makes me want to start running.) I stopped my 5 times a week spin class because the room is just too hot (the instructors, and lots of the class participants, are anti-fans and I've spoken to management, but there's not much I can else I can do.) I'm still lifting weights (not doing any moves on my stomach, obviously) and being careful with the weight I'm using.
Any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!
GP buddy to blenderdance
Re: Running ? for the mom's on the board
2012 Goal: working towards pre-pregnancy speed!
04/15 KI Metric Marathon/16.3 m (2:05:55, 7:43 pace)
05/06 Frederick 13.1 (1:41:09)
11/04 NYCM
I second what Cinco said.
On the bright side, I had extreme fatigue for the first 10ish weeks that I was pregnant, so it was much easier to do pretty much everything after that point.
ETA: Congrats!
Duke's House: Eating and Running with the Big Dog in Chennai: eatrunbrit.com
2010 Race PRs:
5K - 24:57 10M - 1:28:20 13.1M - 1:57:29 26.2M - 4:28:29
I didn't CrossFit (or do any exercise at all) for about 5 weeks in first tri because I was so sick.
I was able to pick it back up around week 11 when I started feeling better without much trouble. I was sore the first few times, and had lost some strength, but since then I've been able to complete the WODs just fine. I am slower now because I've gained weight, but it's NBD.
I wouldn't bother with C25K. Run, and if your body needs a break, it will tell you.
two years!
after two losses, now happily expecting baby #1 09.16.12
Brie Fit Blog | BFP Chart
Luckily, I feel fine (which makes me REALLY nervous, since I did have a miscarriage last month.) I do get tired a bit more easily than I used to, but that's it. Obviously, this pregnancy means a lot more to me than running, I'm just getting jealous of the people running outside in the nice weather. Today, when I get home from work, I will probably walk 4 miles, since it is so nice out, and do some weights at home (I haven't done the p90x arms/shoulders video in a while and I do love that one.)
Thanks for the encouragement, ladies!
GP buddy to blenderdance
It's still early for symptoms. I felt pretty normal until about 6.5-7w.
two years!
after two losses, now happily expecting baby #1 09.16.12
Brie Fit Blog | BFP Chart
I'm trying to remember that, especially during the times I get really nervous because I'm like, "Hey, I don't feel nauseas! Something is wrong!" and immediately run to the bathroom to see what's going on. My mom keeps reminding me that she had absolutely no symptoms when she was pregnant with me (aside from the whole growing a big belly thing.) I do definitely feel tired (yesterday, I took 2 naps . . . and then didn't sleep all night. Woops.) but aside from that, I feel fine. I just wish I was already past the next 5 weeks and that I knew things were going ok.
GP buddy to blenderdance