Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy 
asked by tsu on November 20, 2006 1:10 AM
Reading for one, running for two, safety for all Each year, the 785,000 women runners who are pregnant or have just had a baby hear conflicting advice from friends, family, even doctors. The Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy is the first-ever comprehensive look at the how-tos and benefits of running for the expectant mother. Even a modest pregnancy running program gives women a reduced risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and premature birth. It also leads to fewer Caesareans, faster recovery after delivery, and even smarter babies! Highlights include: -Month-by-month format addressing runners' changing physical conditions -Comprehensive advice on finding maternity running clothing and equipment -Heart-rate and training guidelines -Up-to-date nutritional guidelines based on USDA recommendations, including running-specific calorie requirements for pregnancy -A training schedule for postpartum running With this book, pregnant runners will never be puzzled by conflicting advice again.
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This is a fun book that details briefly the changes that happen to your body during pregnancy and focuses on the runners body. The author had first hand experience of running throughout her pregnancy. The factual data is supported by 2 page case studies of women runners who had children. Some of them ran all the way through, some switched to cross training and some had to stop. There is a whole spectrum of experiences.
It is an inspirational and supportive book, and helped me get through my exercise on days when I did not feel like it. I also passed it on to my mother when she had issues about my exercise .I recommend it to any runner thinking about having a baby.
It is an inspirational and supportive book, and helped me get through my exercise on days when I did not feel like it. I also passed it on to my mother when she had issues about my exercise .I recommend it to any runner thinking about having a baby.
reviewed by vegaswinner on November 20, 2006 8:11 PM
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I found this book to be easy to read and full of advice based on the latest studies. I enjoyed the book because it is the most comprehensive reference on current information about running and pregnancy I have found.
The book is written by a woman who has run with two pregnancies, and is full of stories from other women who have run with their pregnancies. It talks about their experiences, motivations, and suggestions/cautions. The book also provides material about how running and conception interact, diet, strengthening exercises, stretching, and the truth about aerobic exertion during pregnancy.
As a runner, I think the book is an excellent addition to my pregnancy book collection, and recommend it to all similar runners who are thinking about or have become pregnant.
reviewed by csean85 on November 25, 2006 6:56 AM