Reddit reviews Maternity FITsplint (Medium (30"-36")
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Versatile 2 strap support, wear it 3 ways!Easy to gently lift belly to help reduce bladder pressureSlim, flexible, fully adjustableExcellent back and belly support, even for pregnant runners5 pre-natal core exercises included!
I ran through both my pregnancies. For frame of reference: With the first, I stopped marathon training after 14 weeks (due to posterior hip and sacral pain during/after long runs) and stopped completely after 22 weeks. With my second I ran 3 miles, ~3x a week until 30 weeks.
I utilized Heart Rate training prior to getting pregnant, so after I got my BFPs I made sure I always ran at an easy-moderate heart rate - for me this was 145-155bpm, but if you don't know your HR zones or don't have a monitor, you can use the "talk test" to make sure you're not running too hard. If you can sing or say the pledge while you run, you're good. You can take walk breaks to bring your heart rate down if necessary - by 24 weeks I was walking .1 miles of each mile.
If it's hot, consider running on a treadmill or indoor track if possible. Heat and humidity do not mix with pregnancy, and your fetus cannot regulate it's body temperature - baby relies on you to do that.
Your pace will slow as your pregnancy progresses, and that's okay. Let it. Listen to your body after each run and don't force yourself to complete your half marathon if it's not working for you. I supplemented running with a lot of cycling and swimming because those activities are much easier on joints and ligaments (and can actually help your run fitness too!).
For running clothes, I honestly just kept running in what I was wearing before so I have no advice there. My tanks stretched enough to cover my belly even at 30 weeks, and the waistband on my shorts/winter leggings stretched enough to fit. I did invest in a belly band for some additional support. I used this one which I don't think they sell anymore :( It did not help me with the hip pain I had with my first, but it helped with ligament/abdominal strain with my second.
Hopefully this helps!! I was really proud of being able to run into my third trimester with my second, so if you have any questions just ask. I'm an open book about everything pregnancy related :P