working out and a family?

Hi Karla, the information about exercising while TTC is so mixed and confusing sometimes. It might have been coincidence in my case, but I got pregnant in the month I had scaled down my long cycle rides in my luteal phase. Have you thought about training in sync with your cycle? There's lots of info online, but basically would mean that you scale back intensity in the week or so around when implantation could happen. Might be worth a try? Good luck with TTC and enjoy your training!

Hi Karla, I'm a bit late to this, but I also do triathlons and have continued training as normal. I conceived my first pregnancy (sadly ended in a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks) in the month that I had a cycling holiday and averaged 120km a day, and was training for a half Ironman. From my understanding, it probably depends what distance you are going for and if your body is used to exercise. I wouldn't sign up to an ironman while TTC, but training for a sprint or Olympic distance would be fine? A calorie deficit and inadequate rest is what throws my cycle, so while TTC I've been trying to make sure my nutrition is good and that I'm getting plenty of sleep. That being said, it's obviously really personal to your situation! Good luck, and I hope you manage to keep your love!