Half marathon at 36 weeks pregnant?

Question

Hello! 
I signed up for a half marathon before finding out I was pregnant. I told myself I would see how I felt when time came. The race is this Sunday and I feel great. I’ve been running and working out my entire pregnancy and my doctor is okay with it as long as I listen to my body.
I want to do it so bad but of course it makes me nervous being so far along. Has anyone else run races later in pregnancy.
I plan on running/walking and just taking my time and having fun with it. I don’t plan on running it to get a great time. I just want to do it for fun! 
Any advice would be appreciated! Ty !

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I did a half marathon at 28 weeks. Everyone including my doctors said I would be fine. 3 days later I was in the hospital having contractions. I was put on medication that I had to take every 3 hours to keep me from having strong contractions. We made it another 5 weeks. I delivered my son at 33 weeks he spent 28 days in the NICU.
So this time around I have not done any running. I never want to experience having another baby in the NICU. And like you I walked most of the race and didn't do a lot of running.  
It's up to you if you want to do the race. But please take my story as a lesson that I didn't want to learn. I don't mean to scare you but that's what happened to me. I'm even a long time runner.

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Wow thats awesome at 36 Weeks I can barley walk and I feel constantly out of breath!!! So if your MD ok’ed it go for it!  Just make sure you keep yourself hydrated and listen to your body like he says!! But I’m amazed and proud that you want to do this! It’s not common that you see a preggo last in a half marathon!!! Good luck princess !!!

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Although I don’t know anyone who has done a half marathon that late, I know plenty of people who do CrossFit workouts and run up to 3 miles up until they go into labor.  If you feel up to it I say go for it!

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I wouldnt unless you want to have your baby sooner

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Take your time and make sure your heart rate isn’t too high. I miss running and it got hard to run with a belly.

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I wouldn't risk it

Half marathon at 36 weeks pregnant?

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