How soon after giving birth did you start running again?

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I realize everyone is different, but was wondering how many weeks after giving birth did you guys start running? Also how many miles did you run? I'm signed up for a few races early next year and I'm trying to see if i would be able to run them.

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I started up again when I got the okay at my six week checkup. I was shocked at how fast I bounced back. My six week appointment was in mid-February and by April I was back up at ten miles!

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You'll want to wait at least 6 weeks, with the bleeding and everything. And especially if you tear or they have to cut you. C-section means waiting longer. But if you feel ready sooner, I'm sure you could discuss it with your doctor.

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16 days. Everyone is different. That was the number that worked for me. I wanted to go earlier but I decided to wait. The only issue I had was bladder control.

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Started with interval runs for 30 minutes at a time at 3 months pp, then 1 mile runs and so on.

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I started exercising at 4 weeks- just walking, lifting weights, and elliptical. I started running again at 6 weeks. (I ran about 30 miles/week until I was 30 weeks pregnant, and then stopped due to pelvic pain) I started back with about 15 miles per week, and ran my first race (a trail 20k) at 4 months postpartum. The first month or so was hard. My body felt heavy and different and I was much slower. But it gets better! I ran my first postpartum half marathon at 6 months postpartum, two more at 6.5 and 7 months, a full marathon at 9 months, and my first 50k at 10 months postpartum. Listen to your body, and never feel guilty if you have to back off. I initially planned to run a full marathon at 6 months postpartum, but I just wasn’t ready, physically or emotionally. I used to have a lot of guilt for leaving my baby to run, but over time I’ve realized how important to have an outlet. You can do it!

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Sorry to jump on your post hun x I also run x did you run while pregnant? If so how did it go ? Do you drop your millage pace etc

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please dont start too soon! i was a runner and i did a mile at about 6 weeks pp and am still struggling with urinary incontinence as a result. everyone is different give yourself time to heal ...and if you start to lose bladder control stop and rest for a few weeks! seriously im 26 and never thought id be peeing my pants! PSA to runners out there just GO SLOW!

How soon after giving birth did you start running again?

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