Running at 15 weeks PG after a (shortish) break - daft or sensible?

[RememberingMyPFEs]

Not sure if this is the right place to post but I couldn't find a 'fitness' topic...
I started running about a year ago and completed the Great North Run help marathon in 2:32 last Sept. I also got BMI from close to 32 to just under 30.

After the GNR I dropped regularity and distance down as we'd moved and I was commuting more but was still comfortably running 4-5 miles 2-3 times per week into mid nov. started to feel grotty and on 25th Nov got my BFP. Not really had the energy to exercise much til the last couple of weeks and boobs were too sore to contemplate running but I feel like I'm up to it now at 15 weeks.

I'll start back at run 5 walk 1 * 4 for a while and build up to MAX 30 mins runs and keep HR under 150. DH thinks I shouldn't run now as I've not run for 2.5 months and it's 4.5 months since GNR. I think I should take it easy and listen to my body. I've gained 3kg since BFP which seems healthy-ish for 15 weeks?

Any experience out there? What do you think?! I want to be healthy and fit through my PG and return to running ASAP after, my mental health is better when I run too but I don't want to damage me or DC obviously....

I always see the typo just after I post
GBR half marathon, not help!

Go for it. I'm a runner and eased off since BFP (am 14weeks) but now trying to get back in habit. like you have felt low energy.
Start up again, but build up very gradually. I collapsed in the 2009 gnr, so know from the experience what it's like to overdo it! You don't want to do that when pg. esp when the weather is hot, but I suspect we both will have given up by then

Hi remembering (I'm still thinking scuba :) ) I have no answers, bu jut wanted to sa how impressed I am you managed to do the GNR after only a year! I never really managed to build up to more than 4-5 miles and I find that if I don't run for a couple of weeks, my running fitness plummets.
Anyway, stopped running August last year, am now 15 weeks just like you and now quite fancy some exercise, maybe gentle jogging, but not sure I should even try after such a long break....

Hiya. Congrats on your BFP!

I ran before I got my BFP. Not very far admittedly, but 5km about 3-4 times a week. I had to stop while I was doing IVF due to the advice of my clinic, but when I wanted to start running 4 weeks later, I was advised by the clinic not too as it was deemed too long a break.

I personally didn't think it was that long of a break at all, but after TTC for so long, just did what I was told.

Not sure if the IVF had something to do with it, but either way I would only check with the midwife/doctor first.

HTH

Thanks! Ollibobs you may be right about asking for advice, I wouldn't have blinked at a 4 week break tbh! I have MW appt tomorrow and DH will be with me so I might explain to her and get her take on it. Will report back on MWs advice tomorrow tho nervous that medical professionals seems to be way over cautious.....

Thanks for the kudos duende (I'm still remembering my NC too, sorry for groan-worthy pun btw) it was tough but I knew if I didn't give myself a big hairy audacious goal I'd never do it. I raised 6.5k for Arthritis Research in memory of my Mum too so felt über worthy I want to be back running soooo badly but want healthy baby more...
Congrats on all the BFPs and here's to healthy babies for all of us

I think if you feel ok, go for it. I was running 25 miles+ a week before pregnancy but barely been able to run in weeks due to exhaustion and nausea. However as soon as this passes I plan on getting out again - much slower and lower mileage but I will run as much as I can before the bump gets too big. It's the only cardio I enjoy and so much more fun than staring at the walls in the gym. Just listen to your body and don't push yourself.

I have run all my adult life, numerous half and full marathons over the years.

I am 12 weeks now and have not run as regularly since January as been feeling so sick. I do intend to get back into it more regularly as the sickness eases.

I think I would be feeling differently if running was new to me. But I would say take it easy and see how you feel, if you are too tired just go home. I have a route that is close to home and just a park lap of about 0,8 miles round so I run that in the dark and bad weather so that I know that I only ever have half a mile tops to get home. I would chose a route like this to avoid getting yourself stuck somewhere 2-3 miles from home and having a long trek back.

Good Luck and enjoy ;-)

I was running really regularly before I got pregnant with DD, I continued running (as first trimester tiredness allowed) until i hurt my pelvis running downhill (off road) at 13 weeks. It was the dreaded SPD/PGP (symphisis pubic dysfunction/ pelvic girdle pain).

I don't know if I would have got this anyway (possibly later in pregnancy) - but I had envisaged doing a lot of walking during pregnancy and it pretty much kyboshed that.

The annoying thing was the pain didn't come on during the run but afterwards (as I had though I would just listen to my body). Fortunately I love cycling even more than running and was able to continue with this (and swimming - but NOT breastroke - awful for my version of PGP) through my pregnancy.

I think its important to keep as active as you can. And if you are regular runner give it a go (as long as no other probs (i.e. twins, placenta previa, bleeding etc)).

If you want to be more cautious joint wise do cycling, walking (up hill walking is a good workout!) stepper machine in gym and swimming - all less impact!

This is a timely topic, I'm 16 weeks and not run since about 6 due to feeling so ill and then coming down with another issue that required surgery and immobilised me quite a bit. In last 4 weeks I have built back up to walking 2-4 miles a day (to and from work) and feel ready for a jog, but am nervous about doing so. The weather hasn't helped - pavements nearby have been treacherous last few weeks.

My plan is to do some gentle zumba at home and build up cardio a bit that way and see how it goes. I have a swimming pool near me but have not been able to swim up to now due to the surgery wound.

Pre preg I ran about 15-20 miles a week, didn't run much in the 1st Tri as I kept having to stop and be sick (so offputting!) but started back up at 13-14 weeks after checking my GP and am running still at nearly 28 weeks. My speed and mileage has been way down since the start, but I'm so glad I started back up - even though my runs are now only 2-3 miles, 2-3 times a week and I get overtaken by pensioners, they are such a relaxing time for me! It's definitely very doable, if it's something you enjoy and if you have the doctor's all-clear. My doctor just said to make sure I could still carry on a conversation, and then I'd be fine

Thanks all. MW seemed to think if I slowly built it back to 2-3 miles max and 30 mins max and keep HR down under 150 - backing off if I felt any discomfort it was good for me physically and mentally so to get back out there... hoorah!
Think the key is watch out for joint pain and don't overexert / overheat.
I will up the yoga and the swimming to balance it out!
Good luck all!