Tread Lightly Running Podcast

Episode 18: Postpartum Running


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After months of pregnancy, childbirth, and the uncomfortable first six weeks, you are probably eager to start running again after having a baby! However, postpartum running can be a tricky time to navigate. You may not have run in a long time, you may be sleep deprived, and you may be breastfeeding. In this episode, we share postpartum training tips for mother runners.

This episode addresses:

  • How pregnancy and postpartum change your body 

  • How long should you wait to start running again after having a baby

  • How to know if you are ready to run after having a baby

  • Signs and symptoms 

  • Breathing and pelvic floor exercises to do before running

  • How to return to running once you feel ready to run

  • What is normal in postpartum running

  • Breastfeeding and running

  • We also answer a listener's question on what to eat before a long run or race!


    This episode is brought to you by the Run to the Finish Virtual Run Club! Use the code treadlightly to save $50 on a one-year subscription: https://www.runtothefinish.com/online-running-group/ - a great deal! You will access a true wealth of resources, including training plans designed by both Laura and Amanda.


    Programs mentioned in the show:

    - Bump Runner Postpartum program: https://www.thebumprunner.com/programs/postpartum

    - ReCore Fitness: https://www.recorefitness.com/store/recore-postpartum-program


    Relevant articles:

    - Laura's experience: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/postpartum-running-my-experience-at-seven-months-postpartum/

    - When you can start running after having a baby: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/when-can-you-start-running-after-giving-birth/

    - Steps for return to run postpartum: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/postpartum-running-how-to-safely-resume-running/

    - Stroller running tips: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/stroller-running-tips-for-effective-and-enjoyable-training/

    -Postpartum running: https://www.runtothefinish.com/postpartum-running/

    - Peeing while running: https://www.runtothefinish.com/peeing-while-running/




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