7 Weeks Postpartum and Getting Back into Running

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Melissa (I Crashed the Web)

July 17, 2018

Well, it’s been 7+ weeks since LM was born and last week I got the official okay to start running again from my doctor. And let me tell you something – it has been hard. For some reason, this time around it is much harder to get back into running than it was after I had FW. I’m trying not to compare myself to last time, but I can’t help but feel a little discouraged that I’m not getting in the mileage or times I was with him.

That being said, I had the most miles this week than I’ve had in a while. That’s thanks to getting in some treadmill walk/runs while LM sleeps in the morning (and after FW goes to school) M-W, and then a family run on Saturday! Here’s how the week looked:

The 3.33 miler on Saturday kicked my butt! It was hot (but not as hot as it had been).

I pushed FW while B pushed LM and he took a pic of the three of us afterwards.

I did stop to walk twice, but made it up one of our hills without walking.

LM was ready for her first run 🙂

I hope that this week is just as good and I’m able to get in some more runs. It’s going to be a busy one – we have B’s sister’s wedding on Friday and Thursday is the rehearsal and my parents are coming into town again, so I don’t know how much free time I’ll have for runs. It’s hard enough as it is with 2 kids now, so we’ll see!

Some questions for you:

How many days a week do you typically run?
Parents with multiple kids – did you find your recovery after each kid different?

Linking up with My No-Guilt Life, Marcia’s Healthy Slice, and MCM Mama Runs!

6 responses to “7 Weeks Postpartum and Getting Back into Running”

Rachel Ginz

July 17, 2018

You’re awesome for getting back into running so quickly! I haven’t had the experience myself, but women at my gym have mentioned that they had different recovery times with their pregnancies, even though they hadn’t done anything differently.

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Wendy

July 17, 2018

With the birth of #2, running changed for me–I had to get up before the sun to get any kind of quality runs in. I didn’t train for any races then–it was all about fitness and mental health. You’ll find a way to make it work!

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fairytales and fitness

July 17, 2018

LM’s outfit made me smile! Looks like you are doing just great! I’d call 5 runs a success. More mileage will come eventually!

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Marcia

July 17, 2018

Honestly I don’t remember the comeback being different for each pregnancy. It all worked out in the end and it will for you too. That pic of the three of you is precious!

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MCM Mama Runs (@mcmmama)

July 23, 2018

It took me forever to get back into running with my second kid. Part of that was he hated the stroller, so I did a lot of treadmill running during naps. I’m coming back from injury right now and struggling to get back to running on a regular basis. I know my body likes 4-6 days a week and I find running more difficult if I only do 3, but I’m having a hard time getting back into a rhythm.

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1. Melissa (I Crashed the Web)
  
  July 23, 2018
  
  Getting back after an injury can be so hard! Wishing you a speedy recovery
  
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