Six weeks ago, I headed out for my final run of pregnancy on Monday morning - three miles at a 9:49/mile pace. After my run, I worked and then called my OB to schedule a version (a procedure to flip a breech baby) followed by either an induction or C-section for the following day. They had found out that Isla was breech just a few days ago and wanted to attempt the procedure before my due date. Within two hours of scheduling this, I went into labor - but not just regular labor. My mom and I ...
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Mile Markers: Run-Walking at 39 Weeks
It feels really weird to talk about 39 weeks, because that sounds way more pregnant than I feel. This was my last full week of running during pregnancy. I’m happy I made it this far! Generally, I felt better on the days I run. My energy is higher and I'm more productive. But, with the raging relaxin in my system, I could only handle running non-consecutive days. Monday: 3 mile run The first 2 miles felt good, but then my feet starting noticeably aching in the third mile. I'm fairly certain ...
Mile Markers: Racing at 38 Weeks
I ran a race this week! I certainly didn't race it, but running 5 miles at a faster pace than recent runs felt like a huge accomplishment at 38 weeks pregnant. I waited until the last minute to sign up, but I'm really happy I did this race - especially since it's time to taper down running soon! Since I wanted to feel fresh for the race, I took it easy this week. I took a couple of days off of running to let some tightness in my calf subside early in the week. I did walk a lot this week ...
Mile Markers: Running at 37 Weeks
If there was a theme to this week, it would be puffy feet and tight calves. It's due to a combination of almost 30 pounds extra weight and how that weight is distributed, extra blood volume, and the effect of pregnancy hormones on circulation. I run or walk daily, which does bring relief. I'm now early term, which means tapering down running more. I ran 17 miles this week and plan on dropping down to 10-15 miles per week (or less) for the remaining 2-4 weeks. Monday: 40 ...
Mile Markers: 36 Weeks Pregnant
At 36 weeks pregnant, the biggest symptom I notice with running (or any type of exercise) is how much I sweat. I'll finish a short run and be drenched. Yes, the humidity is a factor, but it's mostly due to the furnace that my body has turned into. Other women told me about how hot you feel during the final month, and my experience has matched theirs. I eagerly welcomed the drop in temperature and humidity over the weekend. Especially compared to the 90-97% humidity early in the week, ...