Exercise - when is it too much?

[grub17]

hi carney,
i'm nearly in the same boat as you, particularly with the running...

how are you going with it? what is your routine now? much modified?

i did a 4ker and a 3ker as well as some walking but found I am just sooooo tired i couldn't do my usual 8k. the thought makes me sleepy. ireally wanted to be super fit and healthy through preg, but the 4ker nearly killed me... and i was only shuffling. and i'm only 5wks along! argh.

i think so long as you don't overheat and stop when you need to you are fine.

but for me, i'll keep a few gently ks a week in my routine but will be hitting the pool mostly, which isn't my favourite activity but i just have to bite the bullet, especially since i have back problems.

i'd love to hear what/how you've adjusted,

[Carmey]

Hallo Grub17! I was going to message you on our other link but this will do!

I have just got back from our honeymoon so have to say have been very slack with exercising anyway. But, when I did go to run I found it very difficult. Not only did my heartrate skyrocket (I used my HR monitor to check) but I started getting cramps within 3km. I can only jog now.

I'm back into my usual routine tomorrow. Got the gym in the morning and then will go to swim squad. I think from now on I'll jog/walk every second day now. We'll have to see how it all goes.

Do you swim? I have heard of women swimming right up until the birth. I'd like to think I can do the same!

xx

[grub17]

thanks for your quick reply. congrats on your wedding!

yep i swam at state and national level as a teenager and it's a real mental block for me to get in and just swim to enjoy. plus i don't find it a challenge unless i've got set session with speed and heartwork, and someone to pace off. bbrrh. very competitive. but i suppose when my belly gets big enough that i can't do tumble turns, that'll be a shock... lol.

that's why i love running so much, there's no pressure.

but running is so tough on your body and i'm worried about taking anything away from the bubs.

my first run after BFP i ran with my HR monitor and kept it below 140bpm... omg that was the worst run as i was going so slow that it really wasn't enjoyable. but i read on aust sports medicine website not to worry about HR unless you know a lot about it and know all the ins and outs of your own HR before preg.

the next run i did at the end of a walk with the dog and felt really good. it was only about 2km

the next day i did 3km by myself and slow again. i felt tired, i was aiming for 4 or 5km but had to stop. but wasn't too worried was just glad to run. then went home and slept for 2 hours! lol.

so i'm just going to take it gently, i've also got a treadmill at home so might do some walking on incline as well.

i think it's all about gauging how you are feeling. but gee it's hard when you've got the running bug LOL.

[Carmey]

Yeah, I agree. Just go with how you're feeling.

If we're finding it tough now imagine us in a few months time with our big bellies! ahahaha.