I have been training for the Great North Run for the past few months and made it up to 10miles last weekend. However, I have just found out that I am pregnant and will be 7 weeks at the time of the run. I would hate to put my baby in any danger and was considering not running - but I have collected online sponsorship and am not ready to tell people my news yet. Any advice?
2006-09-23 03:30:18 · 16 answers · asked by anon 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ask your doctor not a bunch of strangers.Good luck if you do the run,i will be on the bridge myself cheering.
2006-09-23 03:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by havanadig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your priorities straight!!! This is your child who you will love and who will be the best gift on earth for you. Sponsorship my butt, so what, there are other races, the thing you are considering to risk, your childs life or health, is infinitely more important. Also it would slow you down a bit, but that is just small stuff, but maybe that will help you bow out of the race with an excuse you might like to use, because maybe you aren't smart enough to realize the stupidity of even thinking about running. What if it damages the fetus and you get a handicapped baby, but come in second place in the race....will that make you happy for the rest of your life?? Wise up!
2006-09-23 04:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nick N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double check with your doctor, but in these cases, you were training before you got pregnant, so your body is already aclimated to the heat and pressure of a run.
Stay hydrated and maybe back it down a touch.
Your biggest concern is not getting over heated. But all doctors will tell you that so long as you did it before you were pregnant, you can continue on the same way once you are, so long as you are comfortable and physically able.
Your doctor will be able to monitor you and make sure you're not an at risk pregnancy, and are truely ready for such a race.
There have been women who have competed in runs and triathalons clear into their third trimesters.
:)
2006-09-23 03:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule of thumb is this:
As long as you have been doing it a long time, you can keep doing it...you just can't start doing anything new!
My best friend ran until she delivered, another, ran the Boston Marathon 3 months pregnant...
Your body is used to the activity level, you just can't add something else...
Example: you run daily, but never ski...not the time to start skiing..
Your body knows when to slow down, the body of a woman bearing a child is an amazing thing! It won't let you over-do anything!!!
Congrats!! I am 4 weeks pg!! Junes a great month for a baby!!
Good luck with your race!
2006-09-23 04:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by JulyMommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 weeks girl, you still got 8 and a half months to go. First ask your doctor. I think it is fine. If you do go to the Great North Run i wish the best of luck to ya! ;-)
2006-09-23 03:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1-check with the Dr.
2- have you have miscarriages b/f? some women are prone to m/c's
3- normally the "basic rule" is that if you have been training regularly prior to becomong pg, you "should" be fine.
4-they don't want you to start training intensely after you b/c PG
5- Again, talk to your Dr.
good luck with your baby & breast is best
2006-09-23 03:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by polka_123_pa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do would be consult your doctor. If you've been training for it, and are already athletic, then it shouldn't be a problem. Just know that if your body tells you that you've had enough, then you need to stop.
2006-09-23 03:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy2Liam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body will let you know when it is tired. Im a dancer and i danced until i was 2 months pregnant, and im now 9 months pregnant with a healthy baby.
2006-09-23 03:32:21 · answer #8 · answered by Sexiiness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should just to be on the safe side. Like you said, you don't want to put your baby in any danger.
2006-09-23 03:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by FuturePirate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be perfectly fine. Remember to drink a bit more water
than you normally would.
Good luck I hope you place first!
2006-09-23 03:33:26 · answer #10 · answered by Ontario_Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋