Postpartum, you’ll be able to get back to running quicker and you’ll still be able to take advantage of all the cardiovascular changes that happen to a pregnant body. The first thing my OB said to me at my first visit: keep running throughout your pregnancy. RELATED: 17 Tips from Real Moms on Finding Time for Exercise 9 Things No One Tells You About Running a Marathon Post-Baby Here are a few things I learned along my post-baby journey to 26.2, which might help other new moms, too. And seeing my little girl at mile 25 reassured me of that. But, like most big and scary life events, I had a sneaking suspicion it would all be worth it in the end. Would it hurt like heck at times? Probably. Well, on Sunday, November 5, there I was - jammed into the corral at the start of the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. So, why once you’ve had a baby would you want to run a marathon? Your body is totally uncomfortable and achy and you hurt in weird places, but you know that it’ll all be worth it, and you’ll be filled with joy once the big day comes. You prepare for months for something that scares the crap out of you, and while you just want it to be over with already, you are also still so terrified (so really, let’s not rush things). Your every movement is also an attempt to protect your body from injury. You’d really like a glass of wine, but you know you shouldn’t. You try to eat more (because you need more calories), but your belly just can’t handle it. Your thirst is off the charts, despite drinking water non-stop. Your sleep suffers, and yet all you want is more time in bed. In so many ways training for a marathon is like being pregnant. After giving birth, it’s recommended to get medical clearance before beginning any exercise/training program. The opinions expressed below are her own, and should not replace medical advice. This guest post comes from Daily Burn 365 trainer, running coach and three-time marathoner Cheri Paige Fogleman, NASM CPT (pre- and post-natal certified).
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