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Re: my first marathon and pregnant?

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:40:00 GMT

I know you are right, but it is a little difficult to let go of one dream for another. But there will always be marathons, right?

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Originally posted by liebling:
Hey, Kaitlin,

Congrats on your pregnancy! After reading and re-reading all the posts, I think you know what to do. In fact, I'll bet that you knew what you were going to do way before you posted this.

My only detailed comment would be from the "not an ob/gyn" who said that your doctor is the only person qualified to evaluate your risk. I would modify that and say that since it is NOT your doctor's baby, YOU are truly the only one, the final one, even more than your husband, who will make the final evaluation of your ability to run safely or not and YOU are the one who will reap or regret the outcome.

You sound like a smart woman, mother, runner. Have faith in yourself, your gut feeling, and your decisions and the ability to live with them and you WILL make the right choice–for YOU. We all make choices everyday, some minor, some major.

Very best of luck,
Liebling

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Re: toe nails?

kaitlingarrett — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:16:00 GMT

Thanks! I will for sure try that now! The thought of having 5 normal toe nails on each foot is in some way exciting! I haven't run a marathon yet but some day hope to(soon) and would hate to finish in discomfort from a stupid toenail. I mean cramping calf muscles sure but a tender toenail!?

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Originally posted by Twocat:
I have not had a problem with the tape sticking to the sock or bunching up. If it is wrapped cleanly around the toe there should not be anything sticking out to adhere to something. Also, for what it may be worth, I have run a marathon with two toenails taped up without encountering any difficulties.

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Re: my first marathon and pregnant?

kaitlingarrett — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:22:00 GMT

Good luck with both trying to conceive and training for the marathon. I hope you found some useful info, I know I did!

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Originally posted by saw339:
I am so glad I found your post - I have been wondering the same thing and it was interesting to read everyone's responses. My husband and I have been trying to conceive since March and we are training for the Chicago marathon in early October. I am not pregnant but am debating whether we need to take this month off from TTC so that it doesn't jeopardize me running the race. Part of me wants to still try and run anyway since I wouldn't even be a few weeks along by that time if we did conceive, but I'm not sure that's a good idea. It just kills me to skip even a month of trying, I want to be pg so badly. I think for me, that's the only answer, though, as I really wouldn't want to take any chances.

Best of luck with your decision and thanks for the post!

Re: Newbee questions, running & lifting weights

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:21:00 GMT

As a women runner I use weight training to just stay toned up. I do 4 days of weight training (split) leaving legs 1 day on there own. I run 4-6 days per week. Since increasing my mileage for marathon training I usually do legs on an off day or in between two low mileage days!

Re: walk breaks on long runs

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:59:00 GMT

I also started reading Galloways book on marathon training and thought walking breaks are for wimps! Walking every 8 minutes from the beginning, please!!! But as I got farther along in my training I did an experiment I did a long run with no walk breaks and a few weeks later I did the same long run with a 1-2 minute walk break every 40 minutes! That second run was a lot faster and felt alot better! And the next day I could actually walk! I thnik the principal is walking uses different muscles so giving them a small break is a good thing! I have also found wiht a few small walk breaks it breaks my long run up a little and I can actually go a lot longer both physically and mentally!

Re: Outside vs Treadmill running

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:49:00 GMT

This may sound confussing but in some ways a treadmill is harder than running outside! 1) running outside you don't really know how fast you are going 2) on a treadmill you can't natural speed up and slow down in an easy progression. I mean you set the pace and almost just stick to it until you get fatigued. While running outside you almost naturally speed up or slow down with almost not noticing.
But on the other hand running outside can be harder due to incline, surface and wind. Just slow down! Don't be discouraged you will get there! Congrats! Keep it up!

Re: my first marathon and pregnant?

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:36:00 GMT

Amen to that one. Pregnancy is not a license to park it (unless you have a problem) Staying active and healthy makes delivery so much easier. I had to be put on restictions for the last four weeks of my last pregnancy just as a precaution and I swear being inactive for those 4 weeks made my labor longer. But I do also find myself driving a little slower and a little more keen to my surroundings!

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Originally posted by kristine25:
Everytime you wake up in the morning you are taking a risk:

You could fall down the stairs;
Some idot could cross the center lane while you are in a car
You could choke on your food

The list could go on and on. But do we want to sit on a couch all day and watch TV and always be "Safe". Heck no! You may as well be doing something you love (as long as Doc says it's OK).

As already stated, I know Heart Rate and core body temps are important but with a Oct. run and a HR monitor, all should be good.

PS: A good friend of mine had a unexpected 4th baby a couple of years back. Man that was hard on her but once the baby was born, she came to realize her family wasn't complete and now she couldn't be happier!!!

Re: my first marathon and pregnant?

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:31:00 GMT

I am lucky I have an awesome husband. I do my runs at night when my kids are in bed and I do my long runs on weekends when the youngest (2 years old) is down for an afternoon nap. This training has taken a lot away from alone time with my husband but he is very supportive!

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Originally posted by janeausten:
I'd skip the marathon. Better safe than possibly sorry. Wait a year or two and then use the baby jogger to train.

What I would like to know is how you had the time and energy while taking care of three kids to train for a marathon and even get pregnant! Way to go!

Mom of three

Re: my first marathon and pregnant?

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:27:00 GMT

Thank you, you make some very strong points that I will be weighing heavily everyday!

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Originally posted by kaitlingarrett:

Gee you treat me like I am some kind of monster. The only reason I am thinking about not doing the marathon is for the health of my baby. It's not like I am just starting to run. I have been a runner for several years and ran most of the way through three very healthy pregnancies! I am also a nurse. The marathon is in late october in Michigan, I don't expect the temperature to be a stressor. Electrolytes and blood sugars are easily regulated with pleanty of water, sports drinks and knowing when to back off.
Did I say I was trying to come to grips with an unexpected pregnancy? I love being pregnant and I love kids! I am trying to be a positive role model to my children!

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Re: my first marathon and pregnant?

kaitlingarrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:24:00 GMT

Thanks for the advice! You are right. I have gotten a wealth of good advice. But I know that I know deep down what I need to do.

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Originally posted by liebling:
Your core temperature is what is at risk here. If it rises too high, your child could be at risk for birth defects. It is NOT the jostling of the motion, but your body temp that is in question. Is a marathon, a one-time event, worth possibly risking your child's health?

You need to seek expert advice not available on this forum, my friend. Seek your doctor's, or several doctor's, detailed and personally suited to you, opinions.

Please.

Liebling