Running in 2nd trimester

[FernBritanica]

I know the advice is not to take up new activity, but that continuing what you already do is fine. Up until about 3 months ago I ran 2 - 3 times a week between 5 - 10k (pushing up to a - very slow! - half marathon in September). After that I had a virus for a few weeks and then got my BFP along with horrendous first trimester nausea so have spent a lot of the last few months in bed. Definitely no running!

Anyhow, I'm just starting to feel human again and really want to try running again - just a slow 3 - 4k ish for now. That counts as counts as continuing previous activity, right? I'm a bit paranoid about doing something I shouldn't.

Any advice would be gratefully received..

Oh, and I'm 13+3 now. Probably should have mentioned that!

I’m in a similar position. I was managing a little exercise but not anywhere as active as I had been for weeks due to exhaustion and nausea.
I’m now 11 weeks and have been doing 5k very comfortably just not pushing as hard with my changing body in mind. I’ve also lost nearly a stone so that relieves a bit of the pressure on my body too.
I think the main thing to think about is the effect hormones have on your ligaments. A strain could happen more easily and take longer to heal. Baby will not know a thing about it though The advice from my midwife was to crack on!
Enjoy all those happy exercise hormones, your lucky baby certainly will.

Thanks @bugoven. Unfortunately I'm the opposite and have put on loads of weight (eating seems to be the only thing that quells the nausea). Right, I'm going to head out for my run. I can always stop and walk if it gets to much.

Go for it! Your body will tell you what you can do. The thing I struggle with most now is the breathlessness, trying to get all that extra blood oxygenated means a mile is enough for me, but I love it!

Thanks @toomuchteaandcake - I did it . Only about 3k but I managed it all with out stopping and definitely feel better for it.

Well done! Go for it and don’t worry about the weight to be fair I still have a high bmi. I bet you’ll feel so much better moving. Definitely do some walking to pace yourself that’s a great plan.

Thank you

I'm now 23 weeks. In earlier days running made me feel sick! I was then able to run fairly slowly for a while until that got too uncomfortable. I've now given up running, but walk parkrun and do yoga (which is new to be) in a specific pregnancy class.

Well done!

As long as you listen to your body, are aware of how easy it can be to hurt yourself when your ligaments are soft and how your centre of gravity is changing, then you should be fine.

Mid-pregnancy is when it becomes prudent to abandon more challenging trail runs and slippery mud. When bump is big enough to alter your respiration (full abdomen pushing up your diaphragm) it's probably time to stop.

@FernBritanica well done! I'm just back from my 13 minute mile

It's fine, provided that your midwife/doctor hasn't told you otherwise. I ran London Marathon in my last pregnancy at 22 weeks.
Your body is full of relaxin so you're more prone to injury, which is why you shouldn't take up new activities. My midwife was very clear that in continuing to run to 40 weeks I was risking an ankle sprain not a miscarriage.
You obviously need to listen to your body and run for enjoyment not thinking about time or PBs. It's also a good idea to be thinking about your pelvic floor exercises and make sure you have good supportive shoes. Good luck and good enjoy x

Great work!