Running Momma Advice?

Question

Hey! 
Any running mommies out there?! I am currently 26 weeks along in my pregnancy. My EDD is November 15th, 2016. 
I was a big runner before and ran 10 Half Marathons and 1 Full Marathon before I became pregnant. I have now stopped running because of the pressure, it's just uncomfortable for me. But I still do Camp Gladiator (Bootcamp outdoors) for an hour each time 3 times a week and feel just fine!

My main question is, I'd like to sign up for a Half Marathon again after baby is here (I'm already getting the itch to run again! Haha!). Any advice on how soon after baby you can start training for a Half Marathon? I realize this won't be my main priority as baby will be and I have NO idea what the birth will be like for me. I realize that you have to wait 6 weeks after baby to recuperate and get an okay from your Doctor, but, I was just curious how soon after you had your baby that you started to run again or signed up for a race?

Thanks in advance!

Answer

You can def start training after that 6 weeks. My only suggestion would be to make sure your eating plenty to compensate. If your planning to breastfeed you need a surplus of calories or you'll dry up. Also just make sure you're getting plenty of rest as those first few months are trying. You don't want to over exert yourself because the hormones mixed with lack of sleep are enough to make you depressed. You'll totally be fine as long as you listen to your body and prioritize baby, sleeping and your mental health haha

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I started running again after my son was six weeks old. I ran up until I was 8 months pregnant the. Had to stop because he was too heavy on my bladder and I had to pee 5 minutes into my run. The thing I found with running postpartum was the exhaustion. I was more winded and tired but I was also breastfeed and that plays a huge role. I just had to take it slower, drink lots of water, and ease back in. For the first few months I ran like I was pregnant again, not pushing myself as hard and taking it easy. By the time my son was 5-6 months old I was back to running with my son in a jogging stroller! Now I'm 18 weeks and still running while pushing my toddler.

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Check out a beginner training schedule and use that timeline from the 6 week mark.  I know you're not a beginner, but you're going to want to take it easy on your body.

How about this one?? 12 week schedule. So, aim for 18 weeks after delivery

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program

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