https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:27:12 +0000 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>