I’m 10 months postpartum and did my first road race yesterday since the half marathon I did February 2022 shortly after I learned I was pregnant. I stopped running about 20 weeks into my pregnancy but walked everyday until my water broke/stayed active. I resumed running in April starting at 10-15 miles a week and am now running 20 sometimes even 25 miles a week. I live in the NE and it’s been a challenging summer weather wise.
Generally my cardio feels great and I feel fit/-am more or less back at my pre pregnancy weight but I was probably unreasonably disappointed with my 10k time. I ran a 9:35 pace yesterday but was an 8:30 pace runner for longer distances at my most fit and running more like 30 miles a week. I’m also still exclusively breastfeeding but planning on weaning in the next few months so I think that will allow me to push a little harder.
I am just wondering when other ladies’ experiences were so I can set my expectations appropriately or figure out where to focus my training. My next race is an 8k in late November and I’d like come up w a realistic goal to work towards. Thanks!
Generally my cardio feels great and I feel fit/-am more or less back at my pre pregnancy weight but I was probably unreasonably disappointed with my 10k time. I ran a 9:35 pace yesterday but was an 8:30 pace runner for longer distances at my most fit and running more like 30 miles a week. I’m also still exclusively breastfeeding but planning on weaning in the next few months so I think that will allow me to push a little harder.
I am just wondering when other ladies’ experiences were so I can set my expectations appropriately or figure out where to focus my training. My next race is an 8k in late November and I’d like come up w a realistic goal to work towards. Thanks!