https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:21:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-moms-1#post-2506121 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 20:00:11 +0000 pastemoo 2506121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: I ran my whole last pregnancy and I never used any special equipment or even special clothes. I just used DH's shirts, and let my shorts and pants be low rise pants. I didn't use any support belts or anything. But boy did I get slower! My final 3 mile run at 39w and some days was at my prepreg walking speed. Yikes. I went from an 8 min mile to a 20 minute mile, I bet it was funny to watch.</p> <p>This time I bought maternity work out pants but am not running at all. No help there.</p> <p>ETA: j/k I ran a half marathon at 8 or 10 weeks (that I had trained for!) and puked at mile 9, and then ran/walked the rest and swore off running pretty much after that and switched to other workouts. I'll pick it back up after the baby comes, I hope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-moms-1#post-2506107 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:46:12 +0000 LilSprinkles 2506107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ran my whole pregnancy. I even went into labor while out running 3 miles. I bought the Gabrialla support belt ( friend had suggested it), but since I was always small, I never wore it. Just listen to your body, and stay hydrated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-moms-1#post-2505228 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:53:17 +0000 jh524 2505228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: I didn't run throughout my entire pregnancy, just until I didn't want to anymore but continued to exercise 3x a week for 60 minutes. I'm a fitness instructor and stopped teaching at 34 weeks ( can't believe i even made it that long!!)<br /> I modified my exercise around 20+weeks so for example my step class, i changed it to a Circuit training class so I wasnt bouncing around for an hour. I know many women run their entire pregnancy but I didn't want to and it was winter. As long as you were running and exercising before you got pregnant, you can certainly continue the exercise and level of intensity as long as you feel comfortable with it. Just listen to your body, it will tell you ;) congrats and hope you have a happy &amp; healthy pregnancy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-moms-1#post-2504987 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 07:30:49 +0000 KayKay 2504987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I run a lot outside of my pregnancies. When pregnant both times, I ran as long as it was comfortable for me. Everyone is so different -- I know some who run pretty fast the whole time, others who can't run much at all. I made it about half-way each time before it just wasn't comfortable/fun anymore between weird weight distribution, having to pee all the time, etc. At that point, I switched to doing the elliptical and hiking. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-moms-1#post-2504953 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 07:03:12 +0000 mamabolt 2504953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ran to about 34 weeks with this pregnancy. For me, the most important thing was to listen to my body as far as pace/walking breaks. I had a StorkSport belt (not sure if they are widely available, my dad works in medical equipment sales and hooked me up) and that helped a big in the last month or so of running. But by 34 weeks the weight of the belly was just too much even with the belt and I switched to only walking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-moms-1#post-2504920 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:16:49 +0000 avivoca 2504920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have done a 5k and a 10k so far and my next race is a half-marathon. I'm not doing anything that looks remotely like training, but I'm run-walking the whole thing. It's quite dark in the mornings and I don't feel comfortable running even with a headlamp. I'm 13 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-moms-1#post-2504877 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:32:26 +0000 greenebee 2504877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey fellow mama-bees!</p> <p>(I haven't posted in quite some time 😬) I am excited to be pregs with LO #2 due in October! During my first pregnancy, I wasn't (read:literally not at all) active, but after DS was born I began running as my primary exercise routine and have loved it ever since. </p> <p>Down to it: I'm only 10 weeks, 4 days, so not showing just yet, but I'm wondering if any of you ran through your pregnancies and if you have any tips/things you wish someone had told you and finally what belly-support bands you might recommend for the inevitable pop of the belly!</p> <p>Thanks so much in advance!</p> <p>(Good to be back😊) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2415721 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 13:08:58 +0000 pachamama 2415721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jstalter: I just dug up this post and was wondering how everything was going for you? Are you still running? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2362330 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:21:40 +0000 Mrs Spoon 2362330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept running until about 6 months pregnant. I wasn't training for a race and certainly not a marathon. But when I told my midwife I slowed my pace because I was pregnant she said "why?'" I was told as long as I did it before being pregnant I was fine unless I was feeling uncomfortable. Good luck on your marathon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2362313 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:49:47 +0000 homestylecreations 2362313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow congrats!!! I actually trained and ran a half marathon at 6 months. I had to adjust to a walk/run method due to my belly but add extra nutrition for energy upkeep just in case. I had to eat more gels, jelly beans and honey waffles than usual during my race </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2362302 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:34:59 +0000 MegHalle 2362302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a runner and found that my only obstacle in the beginning was my mind! I would ask myself, Am I out of breath? Am I pushing too hard? I was just nervous about it all because this is my first pregnancy. I realize now that I was fine! I'm now 25 and a half weeks and can still run. I am much slower and feel constant urges to stop and use the bathroom but it is more just urges because the baby is getting bigger and pushing on my bladder! I am running a race this weekend! (Only an 8k!) Good Luck in the marathon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2362282 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:17:56 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2362282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jstalter: good to hear that you still have your energy up! Exercise during pregnancy is so beneficial and something I truly wish I'd done more of during mine! I definitely agree that maintaining the same level you had prior to pregnancy is the best advice. Get it girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2362222 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 21:35:53 +0000 jstalter 2362222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trailrunner thank you for our input!! I got ahold of my OB this morning and she gave me the go-ahead! She said I can maintain the leek of exercise I was doing before getting pregnant. She did tell me to frequently check my breathing by making sure I would be able to carry out a conversation. I ran 3 miles today and felt great! So much more energy this evening. I actually stayed awake past 6:30 PM!! ;P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2360310 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:33:10 +0000 TrailRunner 2360310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just talked to my ob about running the other day bc I just started back (too sick to run during first trimester). She basically said just do as you were doing before pregnancy until it becomes too uncomfortable. Obviously stay well hydrated and listen to your body. I also asked about maintaining a certain heart rate and she said the studies about heart rate during exercise in pregnancy are outdated (I think that's what she said) and she doesn't follow them. I would def ask your own doctor though for their advice. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-running-question-1st-trimester#post-2360288 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:21:18 +0000 jstalter 2360288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have my first marathon in two weeks and recently found out the I am pregnant!!!! :) :) :) As of today, I am 4 weeks pregnant! I'm finding conflicting material regarding the safety of my unborn baby. I have been training for the marathon for the past 6 months and ran 17 miles at a slower pace this last Saturday before confirming my wonderful news of my pregnancy! Am I safe to run the marathon at a slow pace, stopping to hydrate, and pausing to fuel with gels (not containing caffeine)? Or, do I need to sit this one out and try again another year? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-revolution-stroller-for-short-moms#post-2107078 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:03:14 +0000 yoursilverlining 2107078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a BOB and am 5'3" and the handle is, I guess, a little high. I never really thought about it, and it definitely didn't bother me though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-revolution-stroller-for-short-moms#post-2107062 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:51:45 +0000 juli7 2107062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the feedback! It sounds like I should find one to try out before I buy my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-revolution-stroller-for-short-moms#post-2106035 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:51:27 +0000 KayKay 2106035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'2 and we have the Bob Ironman one. The weight of child + stroller bothers me significantly more than the handle height (which doesn't at all...). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-revolution-stroller-for-short-moms#post-2105939 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:21:36 +0000 MoreCoffee 2105939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the revolution and I'm 5'1. It's a little high and my shoulders do ache after longer runs, but not enough to deter me - I just switch arms a lot. I think if you will be doing longer, more frequent training runs it may be worth it to have the adjustable handlebar so you maintain good form. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-revolution-stroller-for-short-moms#post-2105887 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:06:54 +0000 avivoca 2105887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'5" and find the handles to be too high for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-revolution-stroller-for-short-moms#post-2105874 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:02:38 +0000 BabyMats 2105874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im 5' 1" pushing 5' 2" and I have a bob and before I got pregnant was jogging with it. Didnt bother me on the height. I love my bob :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bob-revolution-stroller-for-short-moms#post-2105813 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 12:48:38 +0000 juli7 2105813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that it is finally warm out, I'm interested in getting a Bob Revolution stroller for running with my ten-month old. However, I am concerned the handlebar is too high. I know the new Revolution Flex stroller offers an adjustable handlebar, but I can't find any used ones (probably because it is so new). </p> <p>Have any other shorties like me (5'2") run with the Bob Revolution? Does the handlebar seem too high? TIA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936366 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 03:40:35 +0000 lamariniere 1936366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I used to be a runner, I would always swim when I had injuries. It kept me in great shape and I never felt like I had to do anything extra to get back to my pre-injury level. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936343 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 00:10:13 +0000 littlehunny 1936343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Water running was great for me when I hurt my foot a few years back. Same motion as running with less impact. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936331 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 23:36:03 +0000 MrsRcCar 1936331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would choose swimming because it is low impact on joints and injures. Hope you find something you can enjoy for now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936312 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 22:23:34 +0000 SLR 1936312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cardio boxing is a good workout and stress reliever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936296 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:22:24 +0000 Maysprout 1936296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a bike? We got a trainer so we could watch tv,spin and ride inside for winter or injury. Not as time consuming as the gym </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936288 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:14:53 +0000 blackbird 1936288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to suggest swimming and spinning, too! Or just long walks....boring, I know </p> <p>I prefer weight training over running tho :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936287 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:14:20 +0000 elizabeth 1936287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't checked out spinning and there are some nearby pools! My schedule tends to be the main issue, but I will check out both ideas. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/alternatives-to-running-while-injured#post-1936276 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:07:50 +0000 sunny 1936276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about swimming? </p>