In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita outline their top 10 guidelines to get running post-pregnancy. This is just a beginner - a taste - and take what is right for you!

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Ready, Get Set Program

Time Stamps:

1:00 - ANNOUNCING: “Ready, Get Set” program is open for enrollment (postpartum running plan)

3:00 - What we are talking about on today’s episode!

4:37 - #1: You’ll want to have your medical provider clear you for returning to exercise postpartum

12:21 - #2: General recommendation is to start back into postpartum running after 12 week/3 month postpartum timeline

15:16 - #3: Your post pregnancy/birth lochia has ended, and does not return with your increase in running or other activities

16:11 - #4: Sleep 6-7+ hours in a 24 hour period

17:23 - #5: We want running to feel supportive to your mental health

18:56 - #6: Your core strength is gaining over time

20:16 - #7: Your diastasis recti is experiencing more healing/more support over time and during running

21:20 - #8: Urinary/fecal incontinence is feeling well-managed or supported during your running

23:17 - #9: If you are experiencing or have pelvic organ prolapse, your symptoms are feeling well managed/supported during the running, itself

24:38 - #10: We want to have been taking leisurely walks and strength training or core rehab for at least 4 weeks prior to getting back to running

26:42 - Closing reminders!