Hard workouts (defined as speedwork, tempo runs, hills repeats - anything harder than your normal easy run) are a staple for most runners. What about pregnant runners, a growing part of the running world as we realize that you can keep training throughout pregnancy? The good news is, you can still do hard workouts during pregnancy, with some simple modifications. The whole 140 bpm is outdated misinformation (read more here). Typically, what you did before pregnancy dictates what you can do ...
Pregnant Running
Racing During Pregnancy
From Paula Radcliffe running at 10K at 7 months pregnant to Alysia Montano competing in the 800m during both of her pregnancies, racing during pregnancy is becoming more common. For some women, racing during pregnancy is part of maintaining their identity as a runner. Others opt not to miss out on events they registered for prior to pregnancy or on the community experience of racing. Some women choose not to race during pregnancy. For those who do, you can safely approach racing during ...
My Approach to Running during Pregnancy
The ACOG and most doctors encourage 30 minutes of exercise per day during pregnancy. However, the mainstream message of running during pregnancy is still to take it easy. Almost everything I read suggested walk breaks, doing only easy runs, more rest days, and decreasing mileage. The thought of taking it easy for nine months didn’t appeal to me. I know several women who happily run easy for the entire duration of their pregnancies. That is what felt best for them, which is fantastic. But is ...