I have a different post for you ladies today because it’s a guest post about running while pregnant from my friend Ashley.
I grew up in Alaska with Ashley’s husband Curtis; our families were and are still great friends. Living on a small island, our families did everything together: we played every sport, and Curtis’ dad was my basketball coach for years.
And now Curtis is a family medicine doctor! One of us paid slightly more attention in school…
Anyways, Curtis was a super competitive collegiate runner and married Ashley, who was also an incredible collegiate runner and is now pregnant with their first child – bound to be really smart and really fast. I’m jealous already.
Ashley is also a high school teacher and has had a spouse in medical school for the past 100 years or so while still running so she knows about fitting it in around a busy, stressful life schedule.
Her tips are below; thanks Ashley for this post!
{And no, I am not pregnant, but some women in the world are or have been at some point in their lives, and I hope this post is helpful to them. Ashley is an English teacher so she knows her words and a competitive runner so she knows her running too.}
Hey Skinny Runner Fans,
My name is Ashley and like you loyal fans, I look to Skinny Runner on a regular basis for inspiration–be it in regards to getting out the door to go running, looking for new trendy fashion deals or something good to eat. Lately I find myself adjusting my own training (and fashion and eating) drastically, thanks to a growing fetus that has gradually been taking over my body (and life).
For those of you that are currently pregnant, or might be some day, I thought it would be fun to share some of the exercising tips I have gathered after 25 weeks of pregnancy experience. I am be no means an expert, nor am I a medical professional, this is purely based on personal experience.
1. Be Flexible:
And I don’t mean touch your toes every day. I noticed a lag in energy before I ever got a positive pregnancy test. One day I tried to go on a seven mile run with my brother (high school runner extraordinaire) and he was practically walking up hills so I could keep up. Obviously any hilly seven mile run can be a challenge, but by the time I got home I was trying to figure out where my fitness disappeared to–this wasn’t a run that should have knocked me out. When the same thing happened on nine out of the next ten runs (and two mountain hikes), I was relieved to find out there was a reason for the fatigue.
On the flip side, I have had some great (unexpected) breakthroughs. I signed up for a Turkey Trot at 23.5 weeks to see what kind of speed I could muster, and while I started conservatively so I didn’t totally die before the end (8:45 mile), I worked down to an 8:05 final mile–much faster than I thought I was capable. I ended with a 26:50 finish–below my sub-27 minute goal, just shy of my don’t-let-husband-beat-me-by-more-than-10-minutes dream. Just to give you a point of reference, not pregnant I tend to run 5k races in under 20 minutes. Yet, even I know carrying around an extra (almost) twenty pounds in the form of a soccer ball out front will slow the best of us down.
2. Be Aware:
After the initial awareness of fatigue that stunted my workouts for the first trimester, I experienced a glorious rebound before the weight gain/body shift slowed me down once again. For a couple weeks (13-15 week mark) I could run for an hour at a relaxed pace and make it about eight miles. After a couple weeks of "feeling like my old self", the shift in body chemistry and weight gain slowed me down once again. I really appreciated working out with a heart rate monitor for a few weeks to adjust to my new "easy" pace–whether on the elliptical, outside, or on a treadmill. I have learned to trust how I feel, not pushing myself if I start to cramp up or just feel extremely tired.
Kara Goucher and Paula Radcliffe both offer a great commentary on training while pregnant here, and I definitely agree that training while pregnant offers a freedom to slow down, practice not always pushing yourself to the limit, and appreciating the ways that your body is already working very hard.
3: Find Camaraderie Where You’re At:
I knew early on in my pregnancy I would want to diversify my exercising a bit, and was curious early on about all the pregnancy-specific classes that are offered. While I haven’t tried any aquatic classes yet (though I plan on it!) I have absolutely loved my prenatal yoga class. The class I attend is offered at a yoga studio, and is focused on being an intense session adjusted for the needs and shape of a pregnant woman.
The first time I went I came home with the best post-workout high I’d had in weeks–because I felt free to push my body as led by the instructor. I was sore, but in good ways. It was also great to be around other women (one of whom I’ve known as a very competitive runner) who were in the same place as I was–anxious to challenge my body in a safe way. I have heard that prenatal yoga classes vary immensely in seriousness, so if you don’t find something at your level, see if there are any other options!
4. Prioritize Recovery:
Eat, Drink, Sleep: If there is one thing I would compare pregnancy to it would be marathon training. I need more sleep than I did before, I feel like I have to eat constantly (albeit in smaller meals), and my body tends to be a bit more achy than normal. Working out has been a huge priority for me for most of my life, and I didn’t want that to change just because I was pregnant. However, I definitely have to prioritize my preparation even more than before. If I’m not sleeping well, runs never feel as good. Now that I’m pregnant, they feel terrible. The same goes for hydration and eating. I could deal with a lack of preparation before, but I pay for it now more than ever.
5. Appreciate Everything You Have:
Perhaps the idea that drives my training the most these days is that I don’t know when I may have to stop working out. I have multiple friends that are dedicated runners that have ended up restricted from working out–or on bed rest altogether–and have had to give it up during pregnancy without any notice. I tend to appreciate every week and day even more than before since I’m not sure how the rest of my pregnancy will work out. This is a great philosophy to live by at any stage of training, but feels all the more relevant these days.
So that’s the gist of what I felt I have learned in pregnancy so far, but there are endless ways that running changes once you start moving for two!
For those of you pregnant gals (past and present), what pregnancy running experiences have you had?
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Thanks! This is helpful because I’m super pregnant right now.
or bloated. Probably bloated…
Didn’t Ben say he’d like you to be preggers;-) Monica, you are looking FAB lately (not that you weren’t before); haven’t said so on your blog, but wanted to let you know!!
Are you?!?
this post wasn’t written by me for a reason….
What an prevaricating answer :p
it wasn’t written by me bc im not pregnant and have zero experience with pregnant running. thats probably a little more clear.
Great post! I’m not pregnant but am always fascinated to hear how pregnant women can or can’t continue to work out.
Great post! I’d just add that you have to be kind to yourself and not beat yourself up over it when/if you do have to stop running. I’m 36 weeks right now and had to quit running about a month ago (due to agonizing pain from the baby putting pressure on my pubic bone– that was definitely NOT in the run-through-pregnancy plan) and it has been pretty tough on me mentally. I keep trying to remind myself that “walking is still exercise” but it’s tough after having been a runner for so long. Just have to remember that it won’t last forever!
good point!
This would be the only addition I would make, too! I am 34 weeks and am getting to the point of having to throw in my running towel. I am lucky enough to still be able to break a sweat on the elliptical but each time I try the treadmill, after about a half mile or so, I start to cramp so bad it makes me want to cry (cry because I have to stop running, not so much from the pain!). It’s a hard transition to make and being competitive, I don’t like seeing everyone else running while I have to hold back on the elliptical. I just have to remind myself that as soon as I get ok from my doctor after my little bundle arrives, he and I can share some special time together working back up to my old running pace. It also helps that I haven’t gotten any negative comments from other gym members. While they stare at me when they realize that girl running is actually pregnant, they will usually stop me and ask all about how I can accomplish that. I’ve had several pregnant and non-pregnant women tell me how inspiring it is to see such a large baby bump bouncing to a pace they couldn’t keep up with. It adds to the endorphins after my workout to know that a modified workout can still inspire other people to try harder and reach their goals.
So jealous of women that can run through their pregancy!! With my first I was horribly sick for the first 7 months!!! Running was completely out of the question. I couldn’t even go to the gym and cross train bc the smell made me throw up! (On the plus side of being so sick I didn’t gain that much weight with that pregnancy.) With my 2nd I felt good, but choose just to walk. I’m hoping if I have another one I can run, but we will have to see what my body says:)
Thanks for this guest post. When I am someday pregnant, I’m sure these tips will come in handy. I always like hearing how exercise goes during pregnancy. So interesting how different it is for each woman
I’m 13 weeks on Sunday & the first trimester has been rough for running! This is my second babe and it’s so much different than the first; the first time I could go home from work & crash if I wanted to, but now I’ve got a little to take care of when I get home & sleeping hasn’t been great. I’m averaging one whole run a week (partially due to time constraints, my lil dude woke up at 5:30am this morning for example), but did complete my very first full marathon in October pregnant (unbeknownst to be at the time!). Looking forward to more energy in the 2nd tri! Great post and thanks for the inspiration!
Gina, I so know what you mean! During my first pregancy I didn’t appreciate how nice it was to go home after work and just SLEEP. Now with my second on the way my day is jam packed with work and a 4 year old. Yowzers! But when I can get up early enough I squeeze in a run and it seems to help immensely with my overall attitude – will definitely continue that until my body says no.
That’s just how I found out I was pregnant! I was exhausted after my usual 6-7 mile run & low and behold, 2 pink lines! I ran until I was 20 weeks, just making sure I kept my HR at an appropriate level. After 20 weeks I felt more comfortable X-training and power walking. The hard part has been getting back into running post-partum. SK you should do a post on that
where to find the time/energy while caring for a newborn?!?
I am 15 weeks right now and have not been able to get comfortable running. My hips hurt and everything feels kind of awkward. I have taken a liking to the elliptical (which I hated before), riding, swimming and continuing to lift weights. I sure miss running, but know that it will still be there in 6 months
Great post!
Very cool post, thanks for sharing even though it’s not part of your world…for now… ; )
I am 25 weeks with my second pregnancy and not doing much running. Did a fast 3 mile hike last weekend and was super sore the next day. Going into my first pregnancy I was in better shape (duh hadn’t had a baby yet…) and it was still hard on me. I think it is great for the women who are able to run carefree while pregnant but it’s not for everyone.
I think the best thing to remember is to go into your pregnancy healthy and keeping your running routine going. However do so with an open mind and paying close attention to how you are feeling. Pregnancy is not the time in life to push your body, it’s not yours for those 40 weeks – your body’s entire purpose at that point is to grow a healthy baby. So if running 30 – 40 miles a week works and feels good (hello Janae…) then that is awesome. If it doesn’t feel right and you have to give it a rest then fine, it’s not the end of the world.
Oh and buy a Bob jogging stroller – the best!
my SIL has a BOB and it is pretty dang sweet!
I ran throughout my pregnancy with my first little guy (he’s 20 months now) and was able to do about 30 to 40 miles a week (most of the time). My weeks varied and my runs varied. There are good days and there are bad days! I know every woman is different, but just wanted to point out that every pregnancy for the same person can be different too! I find running to be easier this time around, (I am 28 weeks pregnant with my second) because I am not stressing as much since I know what to expect. The aches and discomforts I feel aren’t as “scary.” We know how mental running is, and I think that aspect is what impacts me and my running while pregnant the most. Being able to relax a little this time around has helped my running immensely!
I’m preg right now (16 weeks) and my goal of running through the pregnancy was squashed early on. having to pee every 5 minutes along a run along with strange cramping sensations and just not feeling quite right doesn’t make for fun running. pregnancy also makes me really tired, therefore i’ve been a lazy turd. i really should pick it up.
I’m not preggo, but appreciate this advice for the future. Thanks for the post!
I am 38.5 weeks and have run about 900 miles this pregnancy. The first trimester was rough because of nausea but I still made myself get out there if I felt a little up to it. Once my second trimester came I picked my mileage back up to around 30 per week and ran a half marathon at 25 weeks. I kept up a weekly longish run of 8-10 miles until 33 weeks when I just found myself too tired after to chase after my toddler. I never wear my Garmin, always carry a phone if I am alone, stay super hydrated and make sure I eat something before I go out.
I bought a pregnancy support belt to wear while running which helps with lower back and belly support. I also taught bodypump three times a week until 37 weeks and am convinced the weight training has helped with the running because it has kept the rest of me pretty strong.
If you can run pregnant, do it. It is a relaxing break from training for races and it does both you and the baby a world of good.
What a great post! I agree with all of it. I was able to run through my twin pregnancy doing all the same things. The recovery part is right on. Good luck to her.
you, my friend, are a beast with your running and twin boys. and an inspiration!
Great post. I ran throughout my pregnancy till the day I went into the hospital. I had very bad morning sickness, but still ran — I just had to pull over to the side and yack once or twice. nothing crazy.
I highly recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Runners-World-Guide-Running-Pregnancy/dp/1579547478. It was a bible to me and I tell all my girlfriends that run. It really does say that heart rate doesn’t matter.
The other thing for me was finding a good OB/GYN. I had an OB/GYN for 11 years and when I told her I was going to keep running, she “frowned” upon it. So I ended up asking some girlfriends of mine that run who they see and found a perfect match. She is a runner, ran the Boston marathon 5 months pregnant and then she asked me to join her running group. So yeah, I think finding the perfect doctor helps a lot!!! It was nice knowing that if I went into labor at group run at 40-weeks she could just deliver my baby on spot.
Informative post! Thanks Sarah for having Ashley share this info with us
I’m far from having kids, but when I do, I’ll remember this advice.
I’m 25 weeks pregnant and have found that while I had planned/wanted to run throughout my pregnancy, in reality I didn’t have the energy for it during the 1st trimester and now in the 2nd trimester, my stamina isn’t the same as it was. I ran a marathon in June and now can only do about 2 miles before I’m beat – and my pace per mile is about 2 minutes slower. I still enjoy jogging but I definitely don’t push myself and walk often. I decided to listen to my body and let go of my expectations. Like many of the other posters mentioned, there are other ways to stay active. Running will still be there after the baby comes.
Great post! I ran through-out my entire pregnancy, running the day before I gave birth. The one thing I learned was to pay attention to how I felt. if I felt like I needed to slow down, I did. If I felt like I needed a walk break, I took one. usually I push, push, push but while pregnant I just ran to run. No pressure on time, pace, etc…. I think that helped me continue running 4-5 days a week w/ a double digit long run up to my 39th week.
With both my babies I have been able to run my entire pregnancy! With my first I ran 6 miles the morning I delivered her and with my second I ran a 1/2 marathon at 32 weeks pushing my daughter in the jogging stroller & still managed to come in under 2 hours! Running helped so much with delivery and managing my weight with both pregnancies! With my second I only gained 20 lbs and my son was over 8 lbs! The key for me was to read how I felt…if I felt tired in any way or out of breath I would slow down or do less mileage…I never pushed myself, during pregnancy is not the time for a PR! Now my babies are 22 months and 9 months, I run before they wake up so I get my alone time! I am training right now for marathon #8 and am excited to have my little cheerleaders at the finish line waiting for me!
I have a blog (that I don’t blog on enough) where I posted about my running experience while pregnant. I am currently 37.5 weeks pregnant and I haven’t ran for about 4 or 5 weeks – I’ve been mentally lazy so I’ve been using the elliptical. But the main thing that I found upsetting while pursuing running and being pregnant was the judgement that I received. All of the people who judged were women who were non-runners or men whose wives never worked out during their pregnancies. Regardless, it was very eye opening and surprising for me to meet such resistance – even in the medical community. Isn’t health and fitness supposed to be applauded, I could have said I was eating for two and just stopped caring about being healthy…Anyways, that’s my rant:)
It is appreciated to see other bloggers writing about running and pregnancy, I wrote my posts hoping that maybe someone out there would be looking for support like I was and would stumble across them. I think that on a blog with as many readers as yours the support is more easily found, so thank you. It’s hard to not feel like you’re alone sometimes.
I’m 24 weeks pregnant right now, and unfortunately, I had to stop running back around 15 or 16 weeks. I was fine for the first trimester, but then it just got too uncomfortable. Now I just walk. It stinks, because I know that I’m going to have to start at square 1 again with running after I have the baby, but such is life.
You might be surprised that you won’t have to start at square 1 after the baby. If you are already in shape from running and continue being active by walking, your body with remember what to do and running will not be that much of a chore. You might hurt a little after your first few runs back, but I think you will still have some good speed and skill.
I race my bike and tend to not run much at all during the cycling season. However, I walk 10-15 miles a week instead. When the cycling season ended I picked up running again, and I ran my fastest half marathon (on a training run!) not long after.
I am currently 32 weeks and I am afraid my running days are coming to an end, but we’ll see. The past two runs I’ve barely been able to get to a mile due to pressure down below and aching joints. Kind of frustrating but I have learned to listen to my body and if it hurts then take it easy, body is trying to tell you something. I also require longer recovery time in between runs. My runs are anywhere between 3 and 4 miles lately because that’s all I seem to have time and energy for (still working full time and have a 3.5 year old). I am hoping I can still get a few runs in between now and when I go into labor but I have found that my body is going to do what it needs to do and I will be smart and listen.
I am currently 34 1/2 weeks pregnant and I ran up until about 32 weeks. My last run was an easy 8 miler and it felt great. However, something changed in week 33 and running just felt uncomfortable. Although I’m sad I cannot continue running now, it was great to make it so far into the pregnancy.
I’m not pregnant, but I am always in AWE of pregnant women running – how amazing!! I read HRG when she ran all the way through her pregnancy and it was just wow to me!
Great (guest)post!
I am 23 weeks now and I have a hard time keeping my heart rate down, even when I go SO slow. Does anyone else have that problem? My OB said not to go over 150 bpm, I usually stop and walk when I hit 160 bpm and my HR goes way down, but as soon as I start running it shoots back up again to 165. I really want to run, but don’t want to hurt the baby. I also do a lot of spinning, walking, weights, elliptical. I really miss doing HARD workouts!
If you read the book another commented posted above it mentions that HR monitoring is sort of out of date now. If you were a strong runner previously who would train at higher intensities then the new theory is that you can train at higher intensities while pregnant. To use a blanket number for your HR max is kind of hard considering everyone is different. (I AM BY NO MEANS A MEDICAL EXPERT). That being said, while running pregnant I used the feel technique – if I could talk and carry on a conversation and felt fine then I would keep running. My doc said not to go over 165, but she just pulled that number from somewhere random.
I just had my first baby a week ago today, and had to give up running after I ran a Hal marathon at 10 weeks pregnant. I also was clued in on my pregnancy because I struggled with an easy 6 miler for no reason. Severe morning/noon/night sickness (puking several times a day just about every day) for the entire pregnancy made exercise impossible. I would actually get angry when I would see other people running.
I’m looking forward to getting back to working out in a few weeks, even though I know how hard it is going to be!
Aw… you’re pregnant SR? Congratulations!!!
(note the sarcasm.)
Do people even read? haha
Hey…I know them! Well, I know Curtis…I work at the same hospital as him and have delivered many babies with him (I’m an L&D RN).
small world
Especially if you are from (or know people from) Alaska!
Both times I was pregnant, the thought of running freaked me out. I’d try to run, but the constant pounding of the pavement and having my belly flop up and down with each stride gave me the eerie feeling that gravity was going to win and I was going to drop a baby right then, right there. Felt this way from about 16 weeks on. So, I chose to stick to things a little more “safe” for the baby like eating Doritos on the couch while watching Friends re-runs. I guess that’s probably why I have to run alot now to keep the old baby weight off.
Love this!! Thank you SR and Ashley
It’s so comforting to read about others who are going through the same thing as myself, along with those who can make it all the way through their pregnancies!
I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and have been having a really hard time running these last few weeks. My first trimester went pretty good, although I cut my mileage down to 30-35 miles/week. Now it’s a completely different story…I have had to cut back A LOT due to my joint and body changes. I just get out there and try to enjoy every minute because I too don’t know when my time to stop will come…but I’m hoping I can make it up until the day I go to the hospital!
I made it until 29 weeks when I stopped running (but continued going on long walks) because it was so uncomfortable to have a pumpkin bouncing on my bladder and pulling on all the tendons/ligaments/muscles that hold my legs on my torso. Running was tough during the first trimester because was I was nauseous and tired, but pretty enjoyable during the second.
Many great tips on pregnancy running! As a fitness instructor, I see a lot of pregnant women come in to the studio and these are the key things I look out for:
- Overexertion, should be able to hold a conversation while exercising (talk test)
- Stay hydrated and avoid extreme temperatures
- No rotation or twisting of body
- Don’t lay on your back for exercises. For abs you can do planks or c-curve abs with a ball behind your lower back
And I remind them that this is not a time to push your body, stay within your comfort zone.
its great to have a fitness instructors advice as well. thanks bri!
I’m always so impressed with women who run preggo. I’m no where near pregnant but its fun to read about what to expect and it’s motivation for me…if they can run for two I can def get out the door and run for one
Thanks SR for having a guest post on pregnancy! I am 28 weeks with my first and still running and working out. I have definitely slowed down a lot. I have done 3 5k’s, and the last one I did a couple of weeks ago probably will be my last until after the baby comes. Of course I didn’t set any PR’s or anything. I am ok with slowing down, but the past two weeks I haven’t been able to go over 5 miles without being so sore afterwards that I have to take time off of working out. It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that I can no longer do what I was capable of before I became pregnant. But I just remember that it is for the good of my baby and body that is working over time making this little creation. I guess I just need to really enjoy some cross training. I love the spin bike and swimming, and I know that I will be able to run after the baby. It’s just important for me to stay active throughout my whole pregnancy (as long as my doctor says I’m ok to do so of course) so that I can get back into it post baby, and I hear it helps with labor and delivery. Bonus!
I love this.
I ran throughout my second pregnancy and those tips couldn’t be more true.
Also- SR, I wanted to pick you brain about what you think about minimalist or neutral running shoes…..
thinking of trying them out after this IT Band/tendonitis crap.
ive never been into minimalist shoes but some people definitely are into them and say they help with injuries. the thing is that you have to really start slow and build up the miles and get your body used to running in a minimalist shoe. id go to a running store and have them fit you for shoes and see what types of shoes they recommend for your stride.
if youre having a lot of it issues, try foam rolling. that seems to help with tight IT issues.
Congrats Ashley & Curtis! Will pass along this post to a friend (she’s about 6 months along and is still running/working out).
Awesome post, thanks. I am 30 weeks preggers and ran til I was about 24 weeks when my midwife told me I had to stop because it was just getting too painful and I would cramp up something chronic. I was gutted because all I could think was that the longer I went without running the harder it would be to get back into it post baby, but now I am happy and am actually enjoying my long walks. I still do strength training a couple of times a week, walk and will be getting in some pool time soon. I suppose everyone is different but I think a big key (as someone mentioned above) is not to go hard on yourself if you can’t do what you used to. It’ll be for a reason so just listen to your body.
PS – all you people that have been able to run right through your pregnancies (and decent distances too) are absolutely amazing and inspirational!!
I didn’t take up running until after my boys were born. But, I did do quite a bit of aqua aerobics, and what a lifesaver that was. My back took a toll during my first pregnancy especially since a drove over 5 states for my job up until about 36 weeks. So, the feeling of weightlessness in the water felt amazing! I actually joked that I was going to shake that baby right out. But, joke was on me. I had lower back pain and felt just off during my last aqua class. I went home and had that baby a mere 4 hours later. So, I guess I did shake him right out!
Second baby came as I was really in love with Zumba. I had to give that up though as it really made my heartrate sky rocket.
Great post to share all kinds of info. Best of luck with the rest of your journey!
I’m hoping the next time around I’ll be able to run thoughout the pregnancy. I was a high risk pregnancy with complications with twins and was on modified bedrest for 8months….needless to say I got fat, and was sooo bloated the entire pregnancy, I had cankles.
My advice is stick with nutritious food, even though you become hungry all the time and when you’re sitting around bored so all you want to do is eat, remember that deep fried pickles really aren’t going to help you.
After delivery, I trained for a marathon to help lose the weight and get back into a shape other than round. It was rough, your body really changes during pregnancy, your hips don’t go back to normal right away, your feet are half a size bigger, and your lung capacity has shrunk, and if you’re like me you need compression to hold the excess belly before it shrinks back down. But it’s all worth it in the end, my little girl is my number 1 running body!!
Wow! I didn’t expect to see a post on pregnant running when I came here today but I’m so glad I did! Im 13 weeks pregnant and have literally not run a single second in the past 2 months because I feel like such a trainwreck. I have felt so lazy the past few days and gotten really discouraged with my loss in fitness. It’s like this post was meant to be as it has motivated me to just get off my butt and do something:) thanks!
Not pregnant, but it’s fun to hear how it’s ‘done’ by other fit ladies! Great tips!
Congratulations to your friends! Ashley is a rock star. I found out I was pregnant after I had a really tough half marathon. I was tired as heck all first trimester, but started running in my second and ran 3 (slooooow) miles or so every other day until about 33 weeks. Slow. I tripped and fell once and felt really guilty and bad. Yikes. I also gained 50 pounds during my pregnancy and lost it all while training for a half as soon as my son was born. Running is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? I’m faster now because I have to hurry up and get home to my kid! Congrats again to your friends! I love this blog, btw. You are a really funny person.
I am 12 weeks pregnant and I have continued to run and swim. I will not ride my bike because I feel it is to risky. I was training for a full before I found out I was pregnant and then backed down to a half marathon. The half marathon is next weekend and I have been trying to continue training, but everytime I go run it seems like I hit a wall at 7 miles everything starts aching my right knee, my right hip, and my lower back. I have slowed down ALOT and I am still wanting to try and finish this half next weekend it will definitely not be up to my par if I so. I really wanted to know if you thought I should go through with this?
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