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What happens when your postpartum comeback collides with the Boston Marathon start line—and you need to pump?

Kaitlin Goodman aka @runnerKG  has worn a lot of hats (and running shoes): former pro runner, 4x Olympic Trials qualifier, public health advocate, and now—toddler mom.

In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to juggle elite running and early motherhood. Kaitlin shares how her own return to sport inspired her to create @running_joyfully, a coaching community that supports athletes at every stage—from TTC to postpartum to perimenopause.

We cover:
 🔹 Lack of lactation support at major U.S. marathons & how this is changing
 🔹 How race directors and brands continue to underestimate the power of moms
 🔹 What it really takes to return to competition after baby
 🔹 The growing (and long-overdue) conversation around perimenopause in sport
 🔹 Why access, equity, and population health matter more than ever

Kaitlin’s not just walking the walk—she’s running it, stroller and all. If you’ve ever wondered how motherhood and athleticism can actually coexist, this one’s for you.

Let’s stop pretending moms are an afterthought in sport—they’re the damn backbone.

💭 What would have changed for you if someone had seen and supported you as a runner and a mom from the start? 

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:29 the journey to becoming a Pro runner

7:05 balancing Pro running and motherhood

9:45 resources for running moms

15:13 running Boston 14 months postpartum 

21:00 figuring out how to return to elite running

26:43 running Boston a second time

32:07 increasing awareness and access

35:11 finding the right support

42:16 transition to perimenopause

46:25 disseminating the research

49:30 elite athletes sharing their stories

53:11 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH KAITLIN:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/runnerkg/

Website: runningjoyfully.com

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