Belly belts?

[Calee]

Ok I have a couple of questions:
Has anyone ever used those supporter belts? I'm 28 wks and would like to continue running (well jogging!) as long as I can but lately it's starting to get a little uncomfortable because my belly is heavier. I'm wondering if those supporter belts are worth a try or if I should just bump up the incline and start walking.
I signed up with my coworkers for a 5k that we do every year as an office on March 14th but am wondering if I'm going to have to wuss out Were you running mamas able to continue to jog at least throughout pregnancy? If so, any tips or suggestions? I really would like to continue for as long as possible, I'm really packing on the pounds as it is so I need to be able to exercise!
TIA, Calee

 

[chefkate]

first of all ------ you would not be wussing out! you're in your 3rd trimester woman! most people wouldnt think of doing the 5k, let alone being preg! kudos to you for keeping up w/ your fitness!

second - i didnt run while preg so i actually cant help!
just wanted to say "you're doing awesome!!!!"

 

[lcobb2]

You're NOT a wuss. I rarely run anymore even though I've done 6 marathons (maxed out at 60-70 miles per week). I just don't love it anymore. I have bad back pain and am 32 weeks on Tuesday. I sometimes wear a belly belt, but not during exercise. Do what feels right for your body. You go girl...and have fun at the 5k!!

Ok I have a couple of questions:
Has anyone ever used those supporter belts? I'm 28 wks and would like to continue running (well jogging!) as long as I can but lately it's starting to get a little uncomfortable because my belly is heavier. I'm wondering if those supporter belts are worth a try or if I should just bump up the incline and start walking.
I signed up with my coworkers for a 5k that we do every year as an office on March 14th but am wondering if I'm going to have to wuss out Were you running mamas able to continue to jog at least throughout pregnancy? If so, any tips or suggestions? I really would like to continue for as long as possible, I'm really packing on the pounds as it is so I need to be able to exercise!
TIA, Calee

 

[Calee]

Thanks Kate and Laura for the encouragement. I really admire all the women on here that continue to work out and be active. It seems like the bigger I get the less motivation I have, which should be the opposite!
Maybe I'll go to Motherhood and try to hop around in one of their supporters and see how it feels before I buy one to jog in. Thank you for the support, I drop in the pregnancy forum every once in a while just for fun and am always motivated to keep trying !