A mum who ran 3,000 miles during one pregnancy - including a marathon at 31 weeks - says it helps her feel in control of her body. Sophie Carter, 43, kept running through each of her four pregnancies - even completing eight miles a day when she was 36 weeks pregnant with twins.
While pregnant with her youngest child, Teddy, in 2022, she did a 50km race, two 100kms and a marathon at 31 weeks pregnant - which she completed in three hours and 39 minutes. She even squeezed in a 12 mile jog the day before she gave birth.
Sophie estimates she ran 3,000 miles during her most recent pregnancy - and was back at it two days after labour. The mum-of-five said it helps her to stay mentally healthy while juggling work, carrying a baby and looking after young children.
