Comments for Running Illustrated http://tighthams.wordpress.com Run for your life. By Alix J. Shutello Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Running Pregnant – Before, During, and After Baby – It’s A No Brainer for Runners by tighthams http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/running-pregnant/#comment-162 tighthams Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:33 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-162 Well, I miss the day I can do a 22 5K like I did while I was 20. I pray now for a 24. Anyway...yes, just enjoy running at a pace that is comfortable. Don't push it, have fun and remember - pregnancy and your weight gain is a temporary condition. Alix Well, I miss the day I can do a 22 5K like I did while I was 20. I pray now for a 24. Anyway…yes, just enjoy running at a pace that is comfortable. Don’t push it, have fun and remember – pregnancy and your weight gain is a temporary condition.

Alix

]]> Comment on Running Pregnant – Before, During, and After Baby – It’s A No Brainer for Runners by tighthams http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/running-pregnant/#comment-161 tighthams Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:23:41 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-161 Angie: When I was pregnant I did a run/walk for that marathon just to choke it out. It was like, 85 degrees on that day and I was very pissy toward the end. While my time stank I finished the race and had no problems what so ever. Best of luck; remember your health and the baby's health are the most important. Obviously, this is not a race for a PR! I'd suspect you'd run about 1-3 minutes slower per mile depending on how you feel. But really, expect nothing on race day. If you normally run say a 4 hour marathon, be happy with a 4:30 or slower. Be ecstatic about a 4:15. And do yourself a favor and let people know you are pregnant! I ran with a partner so if God forbid something happened, she'd be right there. :) ALIX Angie:

When I was pregnant I did a run/walk for that marathon just to choke it out. It was like, 85 degrees on that day and I was very pissy toward the end. While my time stank I finished the race and had no problems what so ever.

Best of luck; remember your health and the baby’s health are the most important. Obviously, this is not a race for a PR! I’d suspect you’d run about 1-3 minutes slower per mile depending on how you feel. But really, expect nothing on race day. If you normally run say a 4 hour marathon, be happy with a 4:30 or slower. Be ecstatic about a 4:15.

And do yourself a favor and let people know you are pregnant! I ran with a partner so if God forbid something happened, she’d be right there.
:)

ALIX

]]> Comment on Running Pregnant – Before, During, and After Baby – It’s A No Brainer for Runners by Alicia http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/running-pregnant/#comment-160 Alicia Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:51:20 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-160 I am training for my third marathon this year, in a few weeks. I will be about 12 weeks pregnant come race day. I have been struggling though as for the past few weeks I've had horrible side stitches (basically breathing cramps)... this happened during my first pregnancy so I didn't run very much. I'm hoping that the pains go away in the next couple of weeks because I need to do another couple long runs in order to be able to get through the full 26! Also hoping that the occasional nausea is better by then because that makes morning runs pretty miserable! Also, what would you guess would be the time difference between a full fitness marathon and a pregnant one! I'm trying to level set my expectations! I ran a half marathon a couple of weeks back that was about 10 minutes slower than what I would have expected prior to getting pregnant (mostly because of those cramps though). I am training for my third marathon this year, in a few weeks. I will be about 12 weeks pregnant come race day. I have been struggling though as for the past few weeks I’ve had horrible side stitches (basically breathing cramps)… this happened during my first pregnancy so I didn’t run very much. I’m hoping that the pains go away in the next couple of weeks because I need to do another couple long runs in order to be able to get through the full 26! Also hoping that the occasional nausea is better by then because that makes morning runs pretty miserable!
Also, what would you guess would be the time difference between a full fitness marathon and a pregnant one! I’m trying to level set my expectations! I ran a half marathon a couple of weeks back that was about 10 minutes slower than what I would have expected prior to getting pregnant (mostly because of those cramps though).

]]> Comment on Running Pregnant – Before, During, and After Baby – It’s A No Brainer for Runners by Angie http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/running-pregnant/#comment-159 Angie Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:54 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-159 I enjoyed your post, as it always makes me feel better to know that it is okay to be 24 weeks pregnant and have the fitness level of a sloth. Okay, so maybe not a sloth, but I feel like it. I only jog once or twice a week and take my dog on a few walks a week. I did a half ironman when I was 6 weeks pregnant (I was already out of state at the triathlon site when I found out I was pregnant). I had severe pelvic pain after that race, even though I had trained hard and completed it in my best 70.3 time in 3 years (5 Hours 36 minutes). However, my husband and nephew had to help me stand up after the race because of the pain. I did a few tiny sprint triathlons after that (one at 3 months/one at 4 months). I finished in the top percent of each race, but I was very depressed at the thought of how I would have finished had I not been pregnant. Luckily my husband is around to remind me of what's really important :) Anyway, this Saturday, I'm jogging a 5K while my husband runs a half marathon...I now have a goal of 30 minutes for this little trot...sad in consideration that I was running 21-22 minute 5ks just a mere 5 months prior and 20 pounds lighter!! I cannot wait to start training again next year, though...and doing those mother/daughter triathlons will make it all worth it :) I enjoyed your post, as it always makes me feel better to know that it is okay to be 24 weeks pregnant and have the fitness level of a sloth. Okay, so maybe not a sloth, but I feel like it. I only jog once or twice a week and take my dog on a few walks a week. I did a half ironman when I was 6 weeks pregnant (I was already out of state at the triathlon site when I found out I was pregnant). I had severe pelvic pain after that race, even though I had trained hard and completed it in my best 70.3 time in 3 years (5 Hours 36 minutes). However, my husband and nephew had to help me stand up after the race because of the pain. I did a few tiny sprint triathlons after that (one at 3 months/one at 4 months). I finished in the top percent of each race, but I was very depressed at the thought of how I would have finished had I not been pregnant. Luckily my husband is around to remind me of what’s really important :) Anyway, this Saturday, I’m jogging a 5K while my husband runs a half marathon…I now have a goal of 30 minutes for this little trot…sad in consideration that I was running 21-22 minute 5ks just a mere 5 months prior and 20 pounds lighter!! I cannot wait to start training again next year, though…and doing those mother/daughter triathlons will make it all worth it :)

]]> Comment on Why Active Stretching is Important Before You Run by tighthams http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/why-active-stretching-is-important-before-you-run/#comment-157 tighthams Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:04:45 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=430#comment-157 Jeff: Glad to hear it. As we get older these are SO important. I've stopped doing a static warmup a few years ago....though even I get a little lazy doing them afterwards. I prefer more of an active warm down, which may also work too. Thanks for your comment! Jeff: Glad to hear it. As we get older these are SO important. I’ve stopped doing a static warmup a few years ago….though even I get a little lazy doing them afterwards. I prefer more of an active warm down, which may also work too.

Thanks for your comment!

]]> Comment on Why Active Stretching is Important Before You Run by Jeff http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/why-active-stretching-is-important-before-you-run/#comment-156 Jeff Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:40:13 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=430#comment-156 I've done these stretches regularly now for over a year. They work great - get you warmed up well. It makes the first mile faster than it used to be with static or no stretching at all. Plus, they also makes for a good workout routine on their own if your time is limited. I’ve done these stretches regularly now for over a year. They work great – get you warmed up well. It makes the first mile faster than it used to be with static or no stretching at all. Plus, they also makes for a good workout routine on their own if your time is limited.

]]> Comment on Running Pregnant – Before, During, and After Baby – It’s A No Brainer for Runners by JAC http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/running-pregnant/#comment-154 JAC Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:26:07 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-154 I'm thrilled to have found this string! Similar to you, FB, I am 14 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child--My first pregnancy as a "runner" and my first "truly active one". I started running just under a year ago and quickly became addicted, quickly progessing to 5, then 10Ks. I suffered from lots of nausea with this pregnancy but though I tapered my weekly runs, hoped to run till my belly made it impossible. I found out three weeks ago, however, that I had a hematoma (blood clot) in my uterus, which forced me to hang up my running shoes and cease any form of exercise (I'd also been participating in Prenatal Pilates). I've gone for walks but feel a sense of envy when I see others running. I'm still waiting for the green light from my OB, but I'm afraid that by the time I'm free to run again, it'll be too difficult because of all the time that has elapsed. Any advice on running while pregnant after a month or so without? I’m thrilled to have found this string! Similar to you, FB, I am 14 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child–My first pregnancy as a “runner” and my first “truly active one”. I started running just under a year ago and quickly became addicted, quickly progessing to 5, then 10Ks. I suffered from lots of nausea with this pregnancy but though I tapered my weekly runs, hoped to run till my belly made it impossible. I found out three weeks ago, however, that I had a hematoma (blood clot) in my uterus, which forced me to hang up my running shoes and cease any form of exercise (I’d also been participating in Prenatal Pilates). I’ve gone for walks but feel a sense of envy when I see others running. I’m still waiting for the green light from my OB, but I’m afraid that by the time I’m free to run again, it’ll be too difficult because of all the time that has elapsed. Any advice on running while pregnant after a month or so without?

]]> Comment on Running Pregnant – Before, During, and After Baby – It’s A No Brainer for Runners by FB http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/running-pregnant/#comment-153 FB Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:09:20 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-153 Thanks so much for the info. I see it is quite an old post but as I am now 18 weeks pregnant and still running 10-15 miles per week (I am slow - and don't compete but rather run for fun) it is good to see that other think it is okay as well. I have decided to run as long as it is still fun - I'd love to run on my due date if I can still manage it. This is my 3rd pregnancy and the first truly active one and I feel great! Thanks so much for the info. I see it is quite an old post but as I am now 18 weeks pregnant and still running 10-15 miles per week (I am slow – and don’t compete but rather run for fun) it is good to see that other think it is okay as well. I have decided to run as long as it is still fun – I’d love to run on my due date if I can still manage it. This is my 3rd pregnancy and the first truly active one and I feel great!

]]> Comment on The Inconvenient Truth About Running Shoes – People Suffer So We Can Excercise by Jo http://tighthams.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/the-inconvenient-truth-about-running-shoes-people-suffer-so-we-can-excercise/#comment-152 Jo Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:33:52 +0000 http://tighthams.wordpress.com/?p=68#comment-152 Thanks for this post. I just wish it was better news for ASICS Thanks for this post. I just wish it was better news for ASICS

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Thank you for the correction!

Alix

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