Episode 18: Postpartum Running

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/