Anonymous wrote:I love that all of you are running while pregnant. I am currently undergoing IVF (donor eggs) and they tell us to stop doing it. There is a medical reason if you are doing IVF with the drugs to stimulate the ovaries but no reason if you are doing IVF with donor egg. It makes me crazy when the tell me to stop running, doing boot camp etc. I'm in way better shape than lots of women getting pregnant the old fashioned way.

I hear you. I did IVF and it was hard for me to stop running (but I don't regret it). My last two cycles were frozen cycles, btw. After having some first trimester issues (subchorionic hemorrhage) I decided to stop exercising completely out of fear. When I had my first OB appointment at 9 weeks my OB urged me to resume my exercise routine. I'm now 26 weeks and doing really great. I run 3 days a week for 30-60 minutes in addition to some ellitpical workouts, prenatal yoga and light weight lifting. I'm happy and healthy, and the baby is absolutely perfect as far as the doctors are concerned.

I've spoken to lots of women like the PPs who had very healthful pregnancies that included running. Heck, last night I was talking to a friend of mine who gave birth 2 months ago. She was a dedicated athlete before getting pregnant, so for her, doing a marathon and a few halfs while pregnant was scaling back. She was running 10 miles - albeit very slowly - in her 40th week of pregnancy. She and baby are doing GREAT - and she looks amazing.

Listen to your body. You'll know when it is time to stop.

Oh, and, OP, where do you live? I'll run with you.

I ran up until about 26 weeks when pain in my pubic area made it too painful to continue. I'm currently 38 weeks and still going strong on the elliptical 3-4 times per week and walking 3 miles a day. I second the idea of checking in with the pregnant running group in the forums for Runner's World. It's a good place for support.

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Anonymous wrote:. I swam once while I was pregnant (was also a swimmer), and the flip turns made my nausea worse. There's no need to "take a break" while you're pregnant, unless YOU feel like it. I was very active up until the day I delivered, and credit that fitness with getting me through a long L&D.
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Puke on the deck! Not in the pool!

LOL

Ha ha, mercifully I didn't actually throw up, just didn't feel great! But I definitely would have puked on the deck, if it came to that. Ah, memories...

I love that all of you are running while pregnant. I am currently undergoing IVF (donor eggs) and they tell us to stop doing it. There is a medical reason if you are doing IVF with the drugs to stimulate the ovaries but no reason if you are doing IVF with donor egg. It makes me crazy when the tell me to stop running, doing boot camp etc. I'm in way better shape than lots of women getting pregnant the old fashioned way.

Anonymous wrote:. I swam once while I was pregnant (was also a swimmer), and the flip turns made my nausea worse. There's no need to "take a break" while you're pregnant, unless YOU feel like it. I was very active up until the day I delivered, and credit that fitness with getting me through a long L&D.
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Puke on the deck! Not in the pool!

LOL

Anonymous wrote:please stop running . you are not joan benoit; take a break, swim instead.

There is no reason to stop. You can run as long as you like during pregnancy. I ran 5 miles per day, 5 day sa week, to the end of my 7th month with my first one and to the end of my 6th month with the second. I stopped when my balance changed enough that it was uncomfortable. My OB-GYN has had people run marathons while pregnant.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm wondering if there are any running groups for pregnant women in the D.C. area. Anyone heard of any meet ups?

Yes, it's at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Pu leez. I'm a former D1 runner who ran during both pregnancies and delivered 2 healthy babies. The only complication (if you will) was that both babies were over 9 lbs!

Anonymous wrote:I'm wondering if there are any running groups for pregnant women in the D.C. area. Anyone heard of any meet ups?

Yes, it's at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Anonymous wrote:please stop running . you are not joan benoit; take a break, swim instead.

The opposite of what my OB, and research, says.

If you can't find a group for pregnant runners-- I couldn't-- it helps to join the Runners World pregnancy forum for support and encouragement, and if you're like me you'll have to dial down to a slower pace group with a regular running group.

Anonymous wrote:please stop running . you are not joan benoit; take a break, swim instead.

This is BS. If you were running before you got pregnant, and the pregnancy is uncomplicated, go for it! I ran until my 7th month, when it was just too uncomfortable to run anymore, and so I switched to the elliptical. I swam once while I was pregnant (was also a swimmer), and the flip turns made my nausea worse. There's no need to "take a break" while you're pregnant, unless YOU feel like it. I was very active up until the day I delivered, and credit that fitness with getting me through a long L&D.

All this said, I don't know of any groups in particular, but echo others' comments to check out Meetup groups. Good luck!!

Anonymous wrote:please stop running . you are not joan benoit; take a break, swim instead.

No! If OP was a runner pre-pregnancy she should be all means continue running. I ran all through my 3 pregnancies. I even pushed a double running stroller when I was preggers with #3 back in Feb. I've been a life long runner and I actually felt more crappy not getting my cardio. and and work out. Plus, it's great for establishing endurance and stamina during labor and post partum I didn't leave the hospital looking like I was 5 months pregnancy like most women. I slowed down my pace or cutback on the milage as I progressed, but was still up and moving.

OP - you can look on yahoo groups for organized meetups. I ran with Pacers on Tues. evenings (check the website for when your local store has their fun runs) for awhile, but it was just easier for me to do it on my own time. I also signed up for a few 5Ks too. Happy running OP! I'll see you out there.

I don't know of any groups specifically for pregnant women. I ran with the Thursday night women's group at Potomac River Running in Arlington until I was about 5mos pregnant. At that point, Braxton Hicks had me adapt to walking.

Assuming you can find a group will all paces, I think you'd be fine.

There is nothing wrong with a woman who is used to running continuing to run through pregnancy. Hell my OB said she ran until hr third trimester when it just wasn't comfortable anymore. No advice on groups... Just jealousy. Had to sto running during my twin pregnancy because of bleeding.

please stop running . you are not joan benoit; take a break, swim instead.

I'm wondering if there are any running groups for pregnant women in the D.C. area. Anyone heard of any meet ups?