running while pregnant

Joy, strength, and healing ahead—all unfiltered.

Behind the sheath of pregnancy’s glow, many women feel can feel confused, emotional, even embarrassed—yet in many ways, we still approach the topic with dated stereotypes and unrealistic images of a changing body. Cassie Shortsleeve reports on the dramatic mind and body shifts that come with having a baby and how to emerge with a newborn, your sanity, and your fitness.

Given the stress that IVF treatments bring, running may be a valuable coping mechanism for women to use—with a doctor’s blessing, of course.

If you are now (or ever have) been running while pregnant, chances are these are the thoughts you have while out for a run.

There are three general rules that apply to running while pregnant (and postpartum) to make you stronger.

While pregnant, one runner had to totally redefine the relationship she'd had with pain as a competitive runner.

One mother runner learned a lot while training for and running a marathon at just 5 months postpartum.

When she went into labor, she thought she had time to take a hike. Here's her story.

Don't believe everything you've heard about running. Find out the truth behind common misconceptions.

One runner hopes to run Boston 23 more times—and inspire mother runners everywhere.

The five-time 800M champion ran her marquee event eight months pregnant.

Web Editor Kristan Dietz shares some things she learned while trying to run through her first trimester.