Tag: prenatal fitness
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4 Books to Read for Pregnancy (And one to Skip)
I’m an information junkie. I love learning, and when I fine a topic that interests me, I have a tendency to read and research until I become a “mini expert” on the subject. And when I’m pregnant, you can bet I’m going to research and read and learn all about pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The…
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4 Workouts for Pregnancy That Help Prepare for Labor
Back at the beginning of my second trimester, I had a bit of a scare. I experienced some cramping and a bit of spotting, which I had never had during any pregnancy. Needless to say, I was a little worried and called my doctor immediately. After an ultrasound, and a check up with my doctor,…
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It’s Been a While
Did you miss me? Maybe don’t answer that. Chances are you didn’t even register that I’ve been silent for several months. That’s ok. You’re a busy person; I get it. I’ve been absent for a while because, basically, life happened. It does that, doesn’t it? Life interrupts the best laid plans of us all, and…
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36 Weeks: Permission to Rest
One month left; the countdown has begun. In truth, this pregnancy as been remarkably easy (if you exclude the first trimester), especially when I compare it to my first two. I attribute that to my commitment to running and staying active throughout. It’s amazing how much better I felt, and how much the common and…
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34 Weeks: The Weight of Training
My brother-in-law once posted on social media, “What are you training for?” I think he proposed it as a joke, but it got me thinking. We changed out the word for physical activity – growing progressively more and more intense with our vocab. “Activity” became “exercise” “Exercise” became “working out.” “Working out” became “training.” My, haven’t…
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32 weeks: The Run/Walk
I knew this day was coming. I think at some point, every pregnant runner knows this day is coming. Sigh. It has come. The day when running is no longer an easy, relaxing endeavor. The day when your legs burn out under an additional 20+ pounds, or you lungs can’t expand enough (thanks giant lung-crushing,…
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30 Weeks: Winter Running
30 down, 10 to go! Although I’m three-quarters of the way through my pregnancy- let’s face it- I’m only halfway there. The last ten weeks of a pregnancy are the longest, and often most trying. The cabin-fever-inducing winter doesn’t help. As my growing belly makes just about everything more uncomfortable, (sleeping, sitting, even snuggling with…
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Top 10 Grocery buys for Pregnant Runners
I’m not a “diet” follower. I don’t count calories or points or grams of stuff. Not judging anyone who does; if it helps you manage a healthy lifestyle, awesome! I just can’t find the energy, drive, or time to keep track of stuff like that. My philosophy on food is pretty basic: Try to eat…
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