Any runners out there?

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I found out I was pregnant 5 days after I ran a marathon and now I'm having trouble getting back into my groove. I want to continue because I love it and it's good for me and the little one but I feel like I'm running with a hangover now. Seriously , 7 miles felt like 20 .Any thoughts or helpful regimens that can get me back to it?

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In spite of being in pretty darn good shape before pregnancy, finally had to give in at week 7.  I don't think everyone has to, since each pregnancy o different, but it just seemed illogical to continue to run and lift while so tired and dizzy.  I do what I can on the elliptical and woth lighter weights, but I won't start beating myself up over not working out until the second trimester.  This fatigue is unreal!

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I'm the same way! I work out excessively 7 days a week... I'm almost 7 weeks and I did my 60 minutes of bike/treadmill/elliptical set & thought I was going to die. I do t eat much so it's always taken more effort but this... Was like running in tar!!!!

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I was doing 20-25 miles a week then morning sickness hit... I've ran 8 miles in the last 2 weeks :-/. Hoping I'll get back to it in the second trimester.  And I'm signed up to do a half in About a month...

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I missed three paid for races after finding out. All my energy feels so drained it's been nearly impossible to be motivated. I went from hitting the gym 6 days a week to skipping the last three weeks altogether! My doctor tells me the second trimester will be better energy/motivation wise, I sure hope so!

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Yep completed 6 half marathons and I have no desire to work out at all. I'm so sad about it. But also feel so shitty and no energy at all.

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You will get back to it when you feel better.  Last pregnancy I ran until 8 months. You just have to have pit stops to potty along the way!

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I listen to my body and if I can only go 2 miles, then so be it. My first pregnancy, I didn't have morning sickness and was able to run until 35 weeks (when my body said no - getting ligament pain and Braxton hicks, plus being soooo tired) 
This time I am very nauseous, sometimes running helps and sometimes it makes it worse. I do what I can safely and comfortably, which is why I say listen to your body. Maybe once your dizziness and morning sickness subsides you can run farther?

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I am not a marathoner but I usually do 3-5 a few times a week. I found out I was pregnant then was traveling for a few weeks -- e.g. wasn't working out. When I got back and started again it was like running with leaden legs but over the past 2-3 weeks it's gotten progressively better. Not like before and never at your level but in general, it has improved. Good luck

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