Should a fully pregnant woman run a marathon?

Question

Should a fully pregnant woman run a marathon?

Answer 1

Only if she is out of her mind or trying to induce birth.

Answer 2

NO!!!!!!!!!!! Unless you wanna carry an extra 10 pounds for 24 miles

p.s. its not good for u

Answer 3

probably not.

marathons are hard wearing on the body, even with out a baby. Longterm damage could result for baby and mother.

Answer 4

not a wise choice by any means. i could see doing a 5k or 10k maybe but marathons take a toll on the body even without a baby.

Answer 5

only with their DRs permission

Answer 6

Depends on the woman, she is obviously fit, and has been running throughout  her pregnancy, and under the doctors advice.  Paula Radcliffe ran throughout her pregnancy and had a healthy baby girl.  

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,71...

Only a fit runner can pull this off...not a beginner runner or non runner.  Pregnant runners has to eat more healthy foods and hydration than a non-runner pregnant woman.  And as the belly grows, there are support belts you can buy at a maternity store, to help support your back and less jarring on the body.  Again, under the advice of the doctor....

Answer 7

No.. you could induce labor and if its not time, you could put your  baby at risk for premature birth and a lifetime of disabilities.  Talk to your doctor to find out a good excersise regim that wont put you or your baby in harms way.

Answer 8

As in 9 months.She knows her body better than anyone but I would not advise it.

Answer 9

i runn xcountry and my coach was pregant and she still ran with us but she wasnt like going real fast. i wouldnt run a marathon inless your doctor says so.

Answer 10

Even Paula radcliffe didn't do this and she's a top runner.

Your body needs a rest at this time and a whacking great bump under your jumper is one of nature's ways of telling you that.

* EDIT *

Paula Radcliffe ran through her pregnancy BUT she did not run when she was fully pregnant. And as I said, she is a top runner, how many of us can really truly claim to be as fit as she is?

Answer 11

People, marathons are 26.1 miles. Not a few miles.

(Stop, rating "thumbs down" to 'no' answers)

I would strongly advice you not to run since you might cause harm to your baby. Even if you're an elite athlete, its not recommended.

Answer 12

I would advise even a partially pregnant woman not to run a marathon.  Sensible distance and your doctor's recommendation seem to be a much more positive approach than the extremes put on your body during a M.

There'll be other marathons; don't risk your and your baby's health.

Good Luck