Running in early Pregnancy?

Question

So before I got pregnant I would go running and do about 3-4 miles on each run and had been doing it for around 6 months just for general health and the extra bonus weight loss but when I got pregnant I stopped as I'm currently 7weeks and scared to go running in early pregnancy regardless of the doctor telling me it's ok, I think it may be anxiety with just thinking something bad will happen but I know I should go as it is healthy for me and would help me throughout .. anybody any advice ????

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Since fear and nerves are the issue, why don't you put your clothes and shoes on and just go for a speed walk? Vigorous arms and go fast. Low impact and you'll see everything is fine. Then the next day, go for a speed walk and if you feel like it, break into a slow jog or trot at intervals. You can even stop right after you start (transitioning to walking) and do that for a few days. When you see this feels fine, do a slow jog. At any point you can slow to a walk, which I'm pretty sure you are comfy with if you were running 4 miles a day two months ago! Take it easy and see how you feel during and after. That's all you need to do! Power walking looks dorky but is good exercise, and you can switch to jogging at any point. I've been jogging and am fine, at almost 6 weeks now.

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Listen to your doctor :)

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You can continue with the amount of exercise you performed before pregnancy. Some may need to be modified, however it's fine.

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I continued running 5 miles a day, 7 days a week through all 40 weeks if pregnancy (in addition to all my normal weight lifting). I had zero issues and staying active helped a lot as well.

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As long as your doctor said you’re ok then you can do it. If it makes you nervous though you can always ride a bike for exercise. I rode all the way until my belly would get in the way (close to full term).

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I’d do what you feel comfortable with and it’s good you’ve been running prior to pregnancy. One of my friends even completed a half marathon and she was 34 weeks pregnant! If running starts to hurt, simply powder walk. But don’t give up cardio, it not only creates an easier pregnancy but makes you feel confident too.

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I ran until Belly pain made it impossible, then I walked.
I set 2 PRs while pregnant(not on purpose). Just listen to your doctor.

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I ran before pregnancy and still run 3-4 times a week (I’m 19w2d). I have definitely slowed down and I monitor my heart rate and breathing more.

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Keep running! Keeps you and baby healthy as long as your doctor okays it. Makes labor easier and pregnancy recovery faster!

Running in early Pregnancy?

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