Calling all runner mums! I’d love to hear about your experiences balancing running and pregnancy.
A bit about me: I’ve been a dedicated runner for over 9 years, averaging >60km/week, running 2 full marathons a year, plus other races in Singapore and abroad. (Yes, I travel to race world events!) Running is a huge part of my life—it keeps me mentally and physically strong, and I love the community. I also dedicate time to strength training at the gym 2x a week. I know my activity level is probably on the 10th percentile, so I’d really appreciate insights from fellow endurance mums who’ve navigated this!
A bit about me: I’ve been a dedicated runner for over 9 years, averaging >60km/week, running 2 full marathons a year, plus other races in Singapore and abroad. (Yes, I travel to race world events!) Running is a huge part of my life—it keeps me mentally and physically strong, and I love the community. I also dedicate time to strength training at the gym 2x a week. I know my activity level is probably on the 10th percentile, so I’d really appreciate insights from fellow endurance mums who’ve navigated this!
My questions:
- Did you find a supportive gynae?
- Were they comfortable with you continuing to run (with evidence-based activity modifications as needed), or did they advise stopping?
- Running is my mental health lifeline, so finding a gynae who a. respects and understands the athletic lifestyle, b. is proactive about pelvic floor health would mean the world.
- If you had to stop or reduce running, at what point did that happen?
- Was it due to medical advice, discomfort, or other factors?
- Postpartum recovery & return to running?
- How was your healing process?
- How long did it take to return to regular running or scale up for a race? Can you share more about your experience returning to activity and how you restarted training?
- (Note: I’m privileged to have help at home, so I’d love to hear how that impacted your recovery.)
