Runner 8 months pregant competes in 800 meter race... :patrice:

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Alysia Montano runs 800 at nationals
Updated: June 27, 2014, 4:08 AM ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Alysia Montano will have a heck of a story to tell her first child.

Thirty-four weeks pregnant, or nearly eight months, Montano ran the 800 meters Thursday in the U.S. track and field championships. The five-time national champion finished in 2 minutes, 32.13 seconds -- nearly 35 seconds slower than her personal best of 1:57.34 in 2010 in Monaco.

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AP Photo/Rich PedroncelliAlysia Montano ran the 800 on Thursday at the U.S. track and field championships while 34 weeks pregnant.
"I've been running throughout my pregnancy and I felt really, really good during the whole process," Montano said after the qualifying heat.

That the 28-year-old former University of California star finished last in her heat didn't matter one bit to the crowd gathered at Hornet Stadium. Trailing the lead pack by more than 120 meters for most of the race, Montano received a rousing ovation as she finished her first lap, and the cheering grew louder when she finally crossed the finish line.

"I just didn't want to get lapped and be the first person to get lapped in the 800," said Montano, the 800 national champion the past four years.

She was never close to being lapped, taking a nice, relaxed pace from the start and maintaining it throughout.

That was according to the plan Montano laid out after consulting with her physician. Not only did doctors give Montano the OK to run, they encouraged her.

"That took away any fear of what the outside world might think about a woman running during her pregnancy," Montano said. "What I found out mostly was that exercising during pregnancy is actually much better for the mom and the baby. ... I did all the things I normally do ... I just happened to be pregnant. This is my normal this year."




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[malbaker86]

As long as she was cleared to run, to her. I wonder if she'd beat me in a race tho

 

[UserNameless]

As long as she was cleared to run, to her. I wonder if she'd beat me in a race tho

If she were your wife, would you be 100% cool with it?

 

[Da King]

The father must be a bytch to let her run with his seed at 8 months pregnant

 

[UserNameless]

The father must be a bytch to let her run with his seed at 8 months pregnant

Woulda had to sit her down on some... "We really got some things to hash out right now."

 

[malbaker86]

If she were your wife, would you be 100% cool with it?

Yea I would be cool with it to be honest with you.

 

[Sbp]

She need to sit her ass down somewhere. That baby probably was exhausted after that shyt.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

and here I am meeting chicks who only sprint for Sunday brunches and pop up stores.....i gotta track me one down like this

 

[R.E.N. Spells Ren]

At least it was only 800 meters... there were pregnant bytches running the Boston Marathon

 

[Bay Area]

If she were your wife, would you be 100% cool with it?

The father must be a bytch to let her run with his seed at 8 months pregnant

She need to sit her ass down somewhere. That baby probably was exhausted after that shyt.

It is 100% healthy for people who exercise regular to exercise while pregnant. This is a world class olympic athlete, she knows more about fitness and health than we will ever know. She was 35 seconds slower than her fatast time, i dont think yall realize how slow that is. She didnt exhaust herself enough to harm the baby.

 

[beenz]

As long as she was cleared to run, to her. I wonder if she'd beat me in a race tho

of course she would. this 8 months pregnant bytch just ran a half a mile in 2:30. with a huge stomach

 

[XII]

She need to sit her ass down somewhere. That baby probably was exhausted after that shyt.

The fetus in there bouncing around like

 

[KingJudah]

Idk how a woman could be cleared to run. Even if you are, you really can't wait until next year or something. Selfishness of the highest order this trollup just wanted to be able to say she did it while pregnant, with no regard for the child.

 

[supanegro]

U don't have to run 800 to get to the kitchen tho...

 

[Sbp]

It is 100% healthy for people who exercise regular to exercise while pregnant. This is a world class olympic athlete, she knows more about fitness and health than we will ever know. She was 35 seconds slower than her fatast time, i dont think yall realize how slow that is. She didnt exhaust herself enough to harm the baby.

Suppose she tripped and fell doctor