Considering putting of TTC again to run a marathon

[IndiaInk]

So, I have been really getting into running in the last year and a half. It's something that I'm surprisingly really good at, and I feel that with a little more dedication I could be really fast. Due to my miscarriages this year, I missed a lot of races that I'd trained hard for, and it was very discouraging to me. My body was letting me down in so many ways.

We are talking about TTC again in March but now I'm starting to think I might like to run a marathon that is the end of April. The more I think about it, the more I want to give myself this one big challenge before putting running on hold for pregnancy. It will mean pushing back our TTC date even further. I'm not sure how I feel about that. It's a big decision and no one else can really make it for me.

Just thinking out loud, I guess. Are there any other runners out there with advice or thoughts?

[VillainV]

I run (don't know that I'd call myself a "runner" though), and have done one marathon and a few halfs and ten-milers. I'm not very fast, but I enjoy running, and I enjoy having a training goal. I'm doing a half-marathon this weekend, then calling it quits for the fall/winter (and hopefully be pregnant soon).

If you think running has something to do with your miscarriage, then you probably shouldn't train while TTC (though you should consult a doctor if you haven't already). You're right, it's a very personal decision. Do you think, if you ran the one marathon, you'd be ready to stop training and start TTC? Or do you think you'll always be conflicted about it? As some point, TTC will be your priority (again, assuming your doctor says to stop training while TTC), but only you can decide when that point is. Is it now? Will it be in a few months/a year from now? After one marathon? After a few marathons?

(I'm one of those people who could always have something in my life keeping me from TTC, mostly work stuff, but I just decided that right now we're ready and we're not going to wait until after the next big thing, because if we did we'd be waiting forever....right now, everything else can wait until after, if need be).

[IndiaInk]

I am totally the type who could, as you put it, always have something in my life that would keep me from TTC. So, I guess that's my problem. I know I want to have kids someday and that is why we decided to go for it this year. But having two miscarriages both discouraged me and also made the desire to have children stronger, if that makes any sense. I now know for sure that I definitely want to have children soon, but I also have come to realize how futile our plans can be.

I'm 99.9% sure that running has nothing to do with my losses. My doctor thinks (and I agree, based on my own research) that I have low progesterone. It can hopefully be remedied with progesterone supplements. I won't be training for a marathon while TTC. That would be pointless, especially since we seem to get pg on the first try each time. So, we'd be putting of TTC til May. It seems a long way away at this point.

[sunflower22]

2 miscarriages would be really tough, it sounds like this marathon would be a positive experience that you would enjoy. Of course you know what's best for you, but I have found that I need to consciously remind myself that TTC is not a race (no pun intended lol) and it shouldn't stop you from living and enjoying life!

[Cheesecake]

Agrees with swizzlestx, 1 more month isn't going to change that much, but the experience of completing a marathon must be amazing.

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Oct 11, 2012 8:08:28 GMT -5 sunflower22 said:

2 miscarriages would be really tough, it sounds like this marathon would be a positive experience that you would enjoy. Of course you know what's best for you, but I have found that I need to consciously remind myself that TTC is not a race (no pun intended lol) and it shouldn't stop you from living and enjoying life!

That is exactly what I'm thinking.

[magpie]

We didn't start ttc last year in part because I wanted to train for/run a marathon. There were a lot of other factors too, but I really wanted to do it and I don't regret it. I think holding off a month in order to knock off a big lifetime goal is totally worth it!

coincidentally, I'm in the opposite position right now. We are finally starting to try now and I liked the marathon so much, I am in the middle of training for another one. I have pretty much decided to give up and switch to the half this year though because I don't want to push my body so much while ttc. Good luck with the marathon, if that's what you decide to do!

[discogranny]

One month is not going to make a big difference in TTC. If this is something you want to do, do it now.

[winecheery]

I agree with others; if this will bring you happiness, one month won't matter so much in the end. Do it! And on another note, I'm glad to see you posting here after stepping back for a bit. I hope that means you're on the way to feeling a little better

[statlerwaldorf]

I say do it. It's only one month and it will give you something else to focus on.

[IndiaInk]

You're all right -- putting it off for one more month won't hurt. I think I'm going to do this marathon thing! It will be awesome to have accomplished that before beginning the next step in our lives.