Pregnant woman runs 7 km race in Santos, SP A 26-week pregnant woman participated in a half marathon in Santos, on the coast of São Paulo. To g1, Bárbara Pavan Antelo, 35 years old, said that she ran a shorter route on medical advice, but covered 7 km in 44 minutes. “It feels like being a superwoman,” she said. The businesswoman participated in Meia de Santos this Sunday (14). Initially, she intended to compete in the 21 km race, but followed the obstetrician's recommendation and reduced the distance to avoid risks related to dehydration during pregnancy. ✅ Click here to follow the new g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. Bárbara, who lives in Frutal (MG), said she traveled to Santos accompanied by other people who train in the same place just to participate in the competition. "We came with a large part of the support team by bus just for the test. We are around 25 people", he reported. The businesswoman described the excitement of running during pregnancy. "The feeling is incredible. It feels like being a superwoman. Knowing that my body is capable of maintaining a high level of physical fitness and still generating a life. It's a wonderful feeling!", she said. Bárbara Pavan Antelo ran 7 km in Santos. Personal Archive Workouts Bárbara, who is already the mother of a four-year-old boy, recalled that she was diagnosed with pre-diabetes during her first pregnancy and that running was essential for a healthier second pregnancy. "I'm more active, mainly because of running, and I've been feeling really good," she reported. She said she maintains a regular training routine and has already participated in six running events this year alone. According to the businesswoman, the expectation is to compete in three more competitions before the birth of the baby, scheduled for September. "During pregnancy, each step takes on even more meaning. It's not just about kilometers covered, but about health, self-care, connection with the baby and confidence in one's own body. A body that generates life is also capable of overcoming incredible challenges", he reinforced. The businesswoman has been training in running for almost two years and, initially, followed a schedule with four weekly workouts. However, due to fatigue caused by pregnancy, she asked her coach to reduce the frequency to three times a week. "It worked really well. I started to feel less tired and was able to complete the entire [training] schedule," she said. Professional support According to Bárbara, sports practice during pregnancy is closely monitored by health professionals. "My obstetrician asked me not to overdo it, to hydrate a lot and to continue my activities normally," he said. She added that she also receives weekly monitoring from a nutritionist, with dietary control, vitamin replacement, general exams and monitoring of physical performance. "My contraindication is in case of pain and tiredness. [I need to] respect my body above all else and its signs", he added. VIDEOS: g1 in 1 Minute Santos