TTC and training for a half marathon

Not sure if this is the right place for this post but just looking for some advice. I’m TTC again after a miscarriage and TFMR last year. I started running once a week in October and have been consistent in the gym for years. I want to start training for a half marathon in June whilst still TTC and if I get pregnant before June I would still like to do the half marathon. Has anyone done any races/other fitness competitions whilst TTC or whilst pregnant? Is there any risk to me doing this? I’m so nervous about another loss but I don’t want to keep putting things on hold in case it takes me longer to get pregnant again. TIA🩷

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Don’t put it on hold! I did the London marathon this year TTC and it was actually the month I fell pregnant! I think the training helped with my fertility in all honesty! Xx

I ran a half marathon at 14 and 19 weeks and have continued running since - I’m now 32 weeks so starting to slow down a bit but my midwife has said the activity is excellent for baby so keep going as long as you feel able x

I wasn’t TTC but trying to keep my cycle regular while marathon & half marathon training. Make sure to eat enough and take vitamins, that should help support healthy ovulation. Also maybe remove interval runs or sprints down those can be more stressful than steady state running.

I ran a half marathon at 18 weeks pregnant, I started training in Feb, fell pregnant in May and ran Sept. I felt fine with the training, my goal was always just to finish rather than have a competitive time etc as I’m not a runner but I really enjoyed it and thought the training was great. Soon after the race I stopped running for a few weeks for a holiday and lost the fitness quickly but I’ll def run pp as soon as I can!

I didn't do any marathons but I did run consistently in pregnancy up to 32 weeks. I just felt my bump was to big at that point. I'd go for it !

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