Years back, pregnant with my first child, there was not a lot of information available on the topic of running while pregnant. Even as a life long runner, I was nervous about any potential harm continuing to run would have on my developing bambino. I wanted to run, but mostly I wanted to make sure baby was healthy.
Doctors gave me the standard answer back then. Stop running, walk instead and keep your heart rate below some number so low that I was reaching my max just walking up the stairs. After a couple months I wasn't running anymore.
Fast forward 6 years later and I was pregnant again with baby number two. Doctors knew more, and I was not restricted to a certain heart rate and actually encouraged to continue running at a modest level. But there still wasn't a whole lot of information available to us runners with babies on board.
And that's how this site was birthed. I have researched and accumulated loads of info into one website. This is a place where you can find the latest info on running while pregnant, post baby running and fitting running into your life as a mom.
I am a mom, runner, coach and freelance writer. I've been running for 30 years (since before I was born). You are welcome to find out more about me at TheRunningCoach.com.
Please view this site as something always in development and open to any suggestions. Email me at TheRunningCoach@comcast.net.
Disclaimer: I am not a physician or any sort of medical expert. I am a runner, coach and mother of two. This site is for information purposes only. Any concerns or questions you have about your pregnancy should be taken up with your medical doctor.
