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Running The Spartan Sprint While Pregnant

in Fitness, Motherhood, Pregnancy on 04/01/22

running the spartan while pregnant

Ever seen a pregnant girl run the Spartan? Ha. I personally had not! I’ve seen full mama belly’s run so gracefully, and while I can’t say I looked incredibly graceful while attempting these obstacles, I’m thankful I completed them! It was not my plan to run the Spartan while pregnant initially, I signed up before I knew, and once I found out, I was way too stubborn to not race. My husband and sister planned to run in the upcoming San Antonio Sprint, and I figured, if I trained, I could at least keep up…and I did! So if you are ever pregnant wondering if you should try a Spartan too, I’ll be your cheerleader, “Yes, you can!” I am not a naturally athletic person, so if I can do it, seriously, anyone can.

Health Benefits of staying Fit While Pregnant:

  1. Reduction of c-section rates & may shorten length of labor
  2. Appropriate weight gain for mama and baby
  3. May decrease risk of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
  4. Improves baby’s brain activity from mom’s who worked out at least 20 minutes, 3x a week
  5. Strengthens baby’s heart rate before birth! New studies show that baby’s whose mom’s worked out on a regular basis had greater heart rate variability and slower pulses.

| How amazing is it that we can positively influence our baby’s cardiovascular health that stays with them after birth?! |

Click below to see the race, the waddles, the squeezing mud out of my sports bra, and how I prepared for the event!

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