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[judybean]

Originally Posted by dandylez 

  I was sad to read the posts cautioning against running because I thought that this would be my go-to exercise after playing.  I do take long hikes with my dog, and I don't think I'll need to stop that.  Any other suggestions?

My midwife simply cautioned against it in the early day based on what she's seen. I asked when a good time to resume running is.. and she said to just listen to my body and see when it feels right.  So... we'll see!  I know another fellow mom at church who is the assistant coach of the high school cross country team here and she runs All The Time and has been through her now second pregnancy. I would think hiking would be fine.

[MissE]

i almost passed out at zumba last night. i had two classes back to back and in my second class the a/c was out. i had about 30 people in class and around halfway through i felt my legs get real heavy. i had to slow it down a bit or i would have passed out. not fun.

[ein328]

I am definitely planning on continuing my running. I ran through both of my pregnancies- 3-5 miles several days a week. In fact, I ran a 5k the day my oldest was born :-) I've been a little slack- did a half 4 months postpartum last year, and burned out. But I'm back at it now and plan on keeping it up. 

[rubyrose]

I'm planning on swimming 3-4/week once our neighborhood pool opens in March.  Swimming is much more fun to me than running.

During my first pregnancy, I taught self-defense, swam and did yoga.  I'm 100% positive that being physically fit helped me have a smooth labor and delivery at home.

[ein328]

I'm also a swimmer, rubyrose. Since I'm in FL, our pools are open year round. Something I'll definitely miss when we move soon. But I totally agree- being in shape can really help during labor.

[JillyBean81]

I'm a runner as well, have been for 4 years now.  I had big plans before my pregnancy, too!  I'd already registered for a marathon in Seattle (non-refundable, $140), started training (just upping my mileage, not serious training, yet), and found out I was preggers!  So, I've adjusted my expectations... I've run a half-marathon before, but this would have been my first marathon.  Since I haven't run a full marathon, I decided it would be best to scale back to the half, and listen to my body.  I have 4 hours to run it, so I can certainly walk if I need to.  But, how cool would it be to complete a half marathon, 13.1 miles, at 6-7 months pregnant!  I'd be so proud of myself!

So, good for you!  I say keep training, listen to your body, and take it easy.  If you were a runner before, you can still run!  I've learned to adjust my expectations of my body and slow down... a lot... but it still feels good to run! :)

[judybean]

I did finally run yesterday on the dreadmill.  It wasn't much (one measly mile) and I even walked some... but, after having gone WEEKS (nearly MONTHS! eek!) with nothing but heading for the nearest horizontal to surface to lay down (from exhaustion), I'll take it.  It felt amazing.  I loved the rhythmic feeling of my running.  It felt like a great big, "Welcome home!" hug!  Can't wait to keep it up!

[ein328]

Originally Posted by judybean 

I did finally run yesterday on the dreadmill.  It wasn't much (one measly mile) and I even walked some... but, after having gone WEEKS (nearly MONTHS! eek!) with nothing but heading for the nearest horizontal to surface to lay down (from exhaustion), I'll take it.  It felt amazing.  I loved the rhythmic feeling of my running.  It felt like a great big, "Welcome home!" hug!  Can't wait to keep it up!

Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I did an easy 3-miler last night and felt AWESOME! Agree with the rhythmic feeling thing, too. My gait always changes when I get further along, and somehow it seems to correct my balance. I am going to just try for a 5k race per month- that's what I did with my oldest- and then see what happens afterward.

[Bbean]

I hiked up a huge hill yesterday - the first major hike since I tore my LC ligament in my knee. I can tell I don't have the same stamina that I used to before my injury. I hope that changes over the next few weeks! The real goal is to do the stairs- something I feel is too soon for now. Here are the stairs: http://www.backdoorla.com/2011/09/16/baldwin-hills-stairs/

Yesterday I stuck to the sloping trail around the stairs. Baby steps!

[ein328]

Make sure to really pay attention to your body! The pregnancy hormones make our joints and ligaments and such very loose- it's easy to reaggravate a preexisting condition or cause a new one. I jacked my foot up big time running while pregnant/postpartum because I was being crazy about my training and didn't want to slow down. 
 

Originally Posted by Bbean 

I hiked up a huge hill yesterday - the first major hike since I tore my LC ligament in my knee. I can tell I don't have the same stamina that I used to before my injury. I hope that changes over the next few weeks! The real goal is to do the stairs- something I feel is too soon for now. Here are the stairs: http://www.backdoorla.com/2011/09/16/baldwin-hills-stairs/

Yesterday I stuck to the sloping trail around the stairs. Baby steps!

[Bbean]

My injury was last July...so it's been a while. I'm taking it slowly and I tell my husband to back off when he turns into a boot camp drill sargeant! 

[JillyBean81]

This week's been better than the rest- I've actually had energy to run when I get home!  I ran 3 miles on Monday and 3 miles tonight, with Chalean Extreme weight lifting on Sunday and Tuesday (and scheduled for tomorrow morning)... Things are going well in the workout realm!  How's everyone else doing?

[judybean]

Two days ago (the 27th of Feb) was my "Runniversary"!!!  It was one year ago (so, Feb. 27, 2011) that I ran my first continuous mile!  So.. I HAD to go for a run!  And I had a nice two-mile run!  It was quite obvious I hadn't run much AT ALL in the last 2+ months, but good to know I can still run. ... it felt so good I started thinking of at least a 5K this summer!  I bet I could beat my time from last year if I actually got back into running regularly... and that's doable now that I don't feel exhausted all the time :)  And on my non-running days I'll get back to hitting the gym and some general weight-lifting I think.  I'm already in the best shape I've been for any pregnancy and that's kind of an exciting feeling!

Good for you, JillyBean81 for your three-milers! And the weight-lifting!

[goin' green]

I'm still doing CrossFit and not really modifying anything yet.  I did some cleans and push press strength work yesterday, and workout today is nothing but power snatches - probably my favorite lift!  I am excited for the warmer weather to get here so we can do more workouts with running though - especially before the belly becomes a problem!

[Jend1002]

I am just getting back to Crossfitting as of Tuesday of this week.  I ended up having to take a 3 week rest from practically all activity because I injured my back pretty badly.  I am so excited to be feeling better because I was getting negative and picturing a looooong pregnancy with an injured back!  I was supposed to go for a run today but it's raining and that doesn't work so well on a lunch time break at work. 

Goin'Green - are you participating in the Open?

[goin' green]

No - I wanted to, but I haven't been making it in as often, nor doing as much strength work as I've been wanting.  Today we did a 55/65/75 snatch ladder (ironic timing with the workout announced last night) and those 75 snatches felt much heavier than normal, ugh.  I need to get back to it - I've been saying (and really need to get on it!) that if I WOD only twice a week I"ll be happy as long as I stick with my strength work. I haven't really been doing that, which is sad because we have a little gym in our basement.  I have a bar, plates, rings, pull-up bar, etc. I really have no excuse except for the fact that I've been so darn exhausted (and admittedly, my coaching schedule gets in the way a lot of when I used to be able to go workout).  I used to regularly pull doubles!  Now I'm finding it hard to make it even once for days at a time - ugh!

[Carlin]

I did my first fitmom class in weeks today too. We've been on vacation, sick toddler etc, etc, but honestly even with out that I just was not feeling up to anything. Today felt pretty good though, and I think I'm ready to get back into a bit of a routine. I need to at least get back to walking regularly even if the weather isn't going to cooperate and allow much running.

[calpurnia7]

I absolutely love running, but haven't been into it as much since I got preggers.  It's so jolting.  I have a stressful job, so I try to relax more during outdoor workouts and enjoy the scenery and fresh air.  I do a 3-mile walk/run interval jog on the trail once a week, but other than that I hike and walk.  Going slower is much easier on my back.  I also go to spin class twice a week, yoga once or twice, and when I can, I get outside for a bike ride.  Spin class is where I can really focus on getting a nice cardio workout.  I'm currently training for a 30-mile bike ride later this month, but I will definitely take the pace easy!

That being said - I've had a couple of weeks with only one or two workout days and I don't worry about it.  I listen to my body, and in the first trimester of pregnancy you need rest and great nutrition above all else.  The past three weeks I've really started to feel like myself again so it's been much easier.  But I still have days where it's a workout just to drive the 40-60 minute commute home and find a spot for my booty on the couch. 

[Carson]

I may just be foggy on this, how do you manage ab work while pregnant?  If I do the exercises on an incline bench (head higher than belly?) it's fine?

[judybean]

Originally Posted by Carson 

I may just be foggy on this, how do you manage ab work while pregnant?  If I do the exercises on an incline bench (head higher than belly?) it's fine?

Planks really work your entire core (abs and such included) and aren't squishing up your belly region!