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How I Ran Through My Entire Pregnancy

February 26, 2020

How I Ran Through My Entire Pregnancy

On the third Monday in September 2019, I went for a morning three-mile run. I felt fine, even in the late summer humidity. By the afternoon, I was holding my baby girl in my arms as the drugs from a C-section wore off. Even to my own surprise, I ran through my entire pregnancy, up until the day I went into labor.  I honestly did not have the goal of running throughout my entire pregnancy. I told myself I would run as long as it felt good. Early on, I even planned on switching to ...

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Tips for Summer Running during Pregnancy

July 19, 2019

Tips for Summer Running during Pregnancy

Summer running is challenging enough. When you’re running for two, summer running can become even more difficult. Your motivation may be low, you might be uncomfortable, and you will likely feel more sensitive to the heat. However, with the right approach, summer running during pregnancy is possible!  Whether you are running or cross-training, staying fit during pregnancy will benefit both you and your baby. Exercising during pregnancy reduces the risk of complications such as ...

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Racing During Pregnancy

April 17, 2019

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 ...

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Ringing in Spring 10K 2019 Recap

April 10, 2019

Ringing in Spring 10K 2019 Recap

When I signed up for the Ringing in Spring 10K back in January, I originally to race it for a PR and possibly even top 3 women. I craved a hard, demanding training cycle and a gritty race. I had just healed my metatarsal stress fracture and dealt with a chemical pregnancy (early loss at ~4 weeks). I wanted to push my body again to feel like myself. Shortly after registering for that (and a fall marathon!), we found out I was pregnant. A gut-busting training cycle and a big PR were no longer ...

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My Approach to Running during Pregnancy

March 13, 2019

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 ...

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