Happiness is a Healthier Habit
Welcome to Happiness is a Healthier Habit, the podcast where wellness meets real life. I’m Jackie Pool a coach, mama of three, and early morning motivator helping women ditch quick fixes and build lasting habits that fuel their energy, strength, and confidence. From intuitive eating to fat loss, peptides to mom-life balance, we cover it all with honesty, strategy, and heart. Because when your habits work, your whole life flows.
Happiness is a Healthier Habit
EPI 134: Running at 20 Weeks Pregnant: Rebuilding Endurance + First Mile Struggles
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What does it really look like to run at 20 weeks pregnant after taking two weeks off?
This week, I made it “running week.” After focusing on strength training, I returned to running for three consecutive days building from one mile to two miles at a 9:24 pace. But that first mile? A 10:21 struggle.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
- The mental battle of restarting running during pregnancy
- Why the first mile often feels the hardest
- Research-backed benefits of running while pregnant (when cleared by your provider)
- How to approach high-impact exercise responsibly in the second trimester
If you’re an active woman navigating pregnancy and wondering whether you can keep running this episode is for you.
Pregnancy isn’t about PRs. It’s about maintaining strength, endurance, and identity.
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