Okay to start back running?

[Nicolerx]

I ran a 1/2 marathon 4 weeks ago and have only run once since then (have done Tae Bo several times). I have been a runner for the past 6 years, running 2 marathons and a half marathon and 10ks a couple times a year. I just found out I am pregnant. I am only 4 weeks! (Just had my first postive hpt) I want to start back running but am not sure if 4 weeks is too long of a break. I only plan on trying to run around 3-4 miles for as long as my body will allow. What do you all think?

I know someone who did a lot of running and she carried on during her pregnancy...I am no specialist though, so I hope someone better informed can give you some info.

Congratulations by the way

Running is fine. I kept running through first trimester as nausea wasn't too bad (had a break of 2-3 weeks at some stage due to busy schedule and then resumed without problem), then at some stage in 2nd trimester slowed down to jogging, which I continued (3 times a week for 30 minutes on treadmill - didn't want to risk falling over outside) until 32 weeks. Since then, switched to walking uphill on treadmill - am now 37 weeks and still enjoying the exercise and cardio workout although no way I could run anymore with big bump. Kept asking consultant if ok to continue throughout, and he was fine with it and told me my body would tell me if I can't do it anymore! Was never a marathon runner pre-pregnancy but did run regularly and felt great being able to continue in pregnancy. So keep going and enjoy - it's great for your health and baby's.

I ran up until I was 28 weeks then carried on with cardio and weights sessions until 2 days before DD was born. In the first trimester I ran to keep the nausea away. Be sure to keep up your water and don't get too hot. You may also want to keep an eye on your HR not letting it get too high. I was the healthiest and fittest I have ever been during pregnancy. I truely believe it made labour and delivery much easier than if I had couch potatoed out because I was pregnant.

Congrats!

I ran until it felt 'odd'. I stopped at 12 weeks as the bump just felt odd and heavy...plus I couldn't strap the enlarged boobs down to a decent bounce! I cycled off road, though I lowered my seat so I could put my feet down if needed. I swam a mile, 3 times a week until 39weeks. If you have been training regularly then you will be fine, just ease back into gently as you would with having a 4 week break and don't worry about pace or miles.
Have fun!

Thanks for all the great advice!

pinkpeony-I guess I am already a "jogger" not a runner!

I could say pretty much exactly what usernametaken said. I also went to pg pilates and Aquanatal - but both mainly to meet other pg ladies in my area. I also went winter mountaineering before I knew I was pg, and skiing and mountain biking after I knew.

Once I stopped running (it was only 9 weeks, as I was hospitalised with hyperemisis) I walked every day, once the hyperemisis had settled.

I swam a mile the day before DS was born - don't know if this had anything with him being 2 weeks early. I also had an "easy" and fairly quick labour. I am sure that this is because I was fit.

I started swimming again when DS was 6 weeks old, and running when he was 4 months, with my GP's blessing.

Make the most of your time to get out now! It's really difficult to find the time when you are not knackered and have someone to watch the baby once it is born!