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Though many athletes are loath to give up their sport while pregnant, perhaps none are more reluctant than runners. Those who are called by the open road tend to be amazingly dedicated, and giving up their favorite exercise is like asking them to cut off their noses or one of their legs! But do they really have to give it up? Many devotees don't think so.
Jennifer Frankowiak, a mother of one from Tampa, Fla., ran through a good deal of her pregnancy and feels she was healthier for it. "I enjoyed it, and it made me feel better about eating so much," she says. "I knew birth and recovery would be easier. My weight gain was right on target – not too much and not too little."
Many experienced runners can continue to run at least part-way through their pregnancies. |
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Frankowiak obtained her doctor's permission before continuing her running program. Her doctor, who also happened to be a runner, quickly gave her blessing. "She said as long as I'm changing the intensity of my workouts I should continue," says Frankowiak. "The only caution was to not overheat because the fetus will overheat as well."
Jane Hahn, senior editor for Runner's World Magazine, believes many experienced runners can continue to run at least part-way through their pregnancies provided their doctors are aware of their exercise. "Every woman and every pregnancy is different," says Hahn. "If you were running regularly before you were pregnant, chances are your doctor will give you his or her blessing. But even then, you have to listen to your body much more closely when you are pregnant. There's no "gutting out" pain when you're pregnant. When something doesn't feel right, you need to stop."
i am 12w3d and have been running 3-4x per week since before i got pregnant. my dr. said it was okay to keep up my routine, and that even long distance runs are okay. i was marathon training before i found out and have been able to keep it up. longest run being 16.5 miles at 9w2d. this saturday i have an 18m run planned. so far i have felt great. my pace is slower, but i just keep going as long as i feel okay. i really believe that running is what has kept me feeling so good! i'm curious if anyone has ran a marathon while pregnant? (besides athletes) i figure as long as i listen to my body and keep hydrated and fueled i should be fine!
My son is three and I ran through my entire pregnancy, even running the weekend before I went into labor! I cut my routine down to about 1/3 of what I would normally do and also added in swimming in the 3rd trimester. Exercise helped w/morning sickness and cramps, and led to a VERY short labor (3 hrs!)...I was routinely stopped by other mothers while running who asked "is that really safe?"...couldn't believe people could be that ignorant, and also that rude...
Sarah,
I saw that you are living in Dubai. I am in Dubai also. Could you recommend a good doctor?
i just started run and im just working up to 5k but i am 5 weeks preg and everyone keeps telling me i cant run anymore. can i? or because im so new to running i shouldnt?
I am a 33 year old competitive marathoner. I am currently 33 weeks pregnant. My first 2 pregnancies I went from very active to completely sedentary as my doctor told me that I should not exercise or exert myself at all. By the end of my pregnancies I could not even walk around the block with out contracting a ton. By this time (33 weeks) I had been in the hospital twice with contractions with my other pregnancies. I got a new doctor this time who advised me to maintain my same level of fitness. I did this cautiously and did stop competing but continued running (cutting down my long runs), spinning and lifting weights. This has been the best pregnancy ever! I have hardly contracted at all and I feel great mentally and physically. I didn't gain the 50 pounds like I did with the others!!! I am glad to see this article, although I looked up the facts when I found out I was pregnant this time. I think it is wise to be cautious and listen to the body but I have discovered that for me sedentary is definitely not the way to go with my pregnancies! I am still running but I have to wear a belt :)
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