Comments on: My pregnant half marathon http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/ Two geeky girls' guide to the first years of motherhood. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: I need a new running vest | Eat. Blog. Run. http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-167793 I need a new running vest | Eat. Blog. Run. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:41:22 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-167793 [...] fit is the opposite of flattering. Did I mention that I’ve run in it pregnant, multiple times? Do you see how I’m rocking the sparkle skirt below and bare legs and then [...]

]]> By: Early induction because of cholestasis http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-167290 Early induction because of cholestasis Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:49:20 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-167290 [...] pregnancy had new challenges for me — advanced maternal age, extended diabetes test, half marathon, a cough that lasted my entire party trimester – but I entered my final month of pregnancy [...]

]]> By: What a day: marathon then childbirth! http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-142344 What a day: marathon then childbirth! Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:16:11 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-142344 [...] to our RSS feed. Our posts are always more fun than wiping someone's tushy!Wow, I may have run a half marathon pregnant, but I bow down to this woman, Amber, who ran a FULL marathon FULLY pregnant. She was so pregnant [...]

]]> By: Sara http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-135073 Sara Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:03:55 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-135073 I was just starting to open my eyes from my three month long hibernation at 15 weeks pregnant! Impressive! Periodically I think about running but I have come to accept that I am a walker. Last year I walked a half marathon, am sitting out this year but want to sign up for next year’s to add to the post-baby motivation. :)

]]> By: Lauren http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-135055 Lauren Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:20:54 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-135055 I loved reading this post and all the comments from people who have also run halfs or more while pregnant! I was training for my first half when I got pregnant last year. My OB said no way, but I read Exercising Through Your Pregnancy by Dr. James Clapp (great summary of research on exercise during pregnancy), bought a rectal thermometer (OB said I would overheat), and carried on with training. The week before the half I had spotting (at 11-12 weeks), so I bowed out and spectated instead. It was an extremely bittersweet day as I watched 5 friends complete their first half (I’d talked them into it!). I’ll be running mine next month, and I’m finding it much harder to run 5 months postpartum than it was 3 months pregnant! My goal will be to finish, and then my fall half marathon (to be determined) will be a PR! Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: cheree http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-135006 cheree Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:25:10 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-135006 Your story is inspiring. I will be running my first half marathon on April 30 and I will be 12 weeks pregnant. I have been fluctuating between chickening out and just doing it. Your post helps me to feel like I can do it.

]]> By: Tracy http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-134968 Tracy Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:08:08 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-134968 Good for you! I just did the More Half Marathon in NYC yesterday at 14.5 weeks pregnant. I felt great the first 7-8 miles – I was holding at a steady 12 minute mile (I’m usually 9-10 minute mile). I stopped training after hitting the 7-8 mile mark in week 8 or so of the pregnancy. I’m totally sore now (you should see me walking) but so glad I did it and now I have a baseline to measure my next Half against (I think I’ll PR that one!). But, I do worry – not like I felt the baby kicking yet – too early – but I kinda want her to kick and push just to tell me that I didn’t hurt her!!!

]]> By: Kim http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-134961 Kim Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:26:13 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-134961 Just stumbled across your blog post. I’m training for a half-marathon while pregnant, too. Thanks for posting about your race experience. I, personally, am looking forward to the post-race food more than anything else. :-)

]]> By: The Mommy Therapy http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-134932 The Mommy Therapy Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:55:53 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-134932 Awesome job Heather!

Running a half marathon at any point is a major accomplishment, not to mention at 15 weeks pregnant. Way to go!

I am very impressed with you finishing with all the battle in your head. I do the same thing when I run and often end up talking myself out of working too hard….I mean, it’s not like I’m being chased or something, I could just stop running anytime, right?

I have just restarted working out in a couple of different ways, including running and pushing myself is my top priority, because I so often don’t.

Thanks for the extra inspiration and congraulations again!

]]> By: Jessica Naccari http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-134926 Jessica Naccari Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:04:19 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-134926 You’re a super inspiration! Congrats on finishing!

]]> By: Sierra http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-134925 Sierra Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:31:55 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-134925 I ran the Oakland half last year when I was 16 weeks pregnant! I also found the lake to be endless, (I was surprised, thought the familiarity of it would make it be a great/easy last 3 miles) and felt like I was barely shuffling those last few blocks to the finish. Ha.

The ob/gyn who did my first ultrasound forbid me from running while pregnant, said it was very dangerous for both me & the babe. Luckily my regular ob/gyn is a runner and encouraged/supported me to run and listen to my body (she finished 2nd or 3rd in her age group last year)

]]> By: Miranda http://www.rookiemoms.com/my-pregnant-half-marathon/comment-page-1/#comment-134924 Miranda Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:09:55 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/?p=7870#comment-134924 I barely walked around the block when I was pregnant. So impressed that you did this. Nice work!!!

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