Yesterday, I went for a 2 mile run. It was beautiful. There was a bit of percipitation and a cool breeze. Before I started, I thought to myself--- this is perfect!.
Well, less than a mile into it, I started to feel discomfort in my legs, particularly my knees. I've heard of other pregnant women who run and some start to feel the same discomfort around this time. I continued to run an extra mile, but by the time I was done I was DONE!
Immediately afterwards, I drank lots of water and had a carb full dinner (whole wheat spaghetti). Which is always good after any run. I started to feel better, but early this morning, I woke at 2 am and had the worst... I mean worst quadricep spasm in my calf (AKA Charlie Horse).
I've never had a sports injury, so I'm thinking this is strictly pregnancy related. I've talked to several women about it and they say it's a common thing during pregnancy. About the discomfort in my legs, I'm thinking it's just my body reacting to the extra weight it has to carry.
I gave up on running at 20-something weeks but even now at 32 I'm still going strong on the elliptical at the gym. I hate to just walk because I get bored, but with the elliptical it's not as hard on my legs and I feel like I'm getting a decent workout.
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