Pregnant Running: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

If you're pregnant—or think it might be a possibility some day—you may be wondering if it means your running days are numbered.

Fortunately, as long as you were running before you saw that life-changing plus sign, it's most likely fine for you to continue your routine throughout pregnancy (of course, your doc has the final say, so make sure to check with him or her first).

But just because you can run, doesn't mean it will feel the same. For all you running mamas, we've got the scoop on what to expect when you're expecting.

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