Postpartum Half Marathon-How Soon?

[Noah's mommy]

I was training consistently prior to getting pregnant but my longest race was a 12k. It has always been my goal to train for a half marathon, but I have yet to make it happen. I'm expecting a baby near the end of June and I'm considering the Disney Half in early January. Is this realistic or not? I will not be going back to work and I have help caring for the baby as needed during the day. Getting runs in (other than working them around breastfeeding) shouldn't be a huge issue for me, but I am not sure if I am giving myself enough time. There is a 5k at the same time, but the half is calling my name?

What do you all think?

[nola79]

Sounds realistic to me, just listen to your body and go with what is comfortable for you. Good Luck, sounds like you'll do fine with it.

[Chloe'sMama]

I did a 1/2 about 4 months after DD was born. I started training at 6 weeks PP and did fine. I didn't complete it very quickly (even for me), but I finished it and was happy with that. This time I will have 3.5 months to train for the one after my little one is born. No expectations here, but it is nice to have a goal.