In the first part on postpartum running, I covered how long you should wait before running. In the second part of this series, I will address exactly how to resume running - because it's not just jumping back into a three-mile easy run. A postpartum return to running is a gradual and deliberate process that begins before you even actually start running again. Every coach's philosophy on postpartum running will differ slightly. However, overarching principles are the same: build back slowly, ...
Pregnant and Postpartum Running
Postpartum Running: When Can You Start Running After Giving Birth?
Postpartum running is a hot topic on social media. It is a question that a majority of female runners asks at some point in her life. How long should you wait until running after giving birth? Must you wait twelve whole weeks before you can run again? Or are you clear at six weeks? Ultimately, postpartum running is highly individualized, not just woman to woman, but pregnancy to pregnancy. This is part one of a two-part series. Part one explores how long you should wait to resume running ...
Postpartum Running: My Experience at Seven Months Postpartum
Postpartum running varies significantly for every runner - and for every pregnancy. This post is not intended to be prescriptive. Rather, I want to share my experience of postpartum running at seven months after having a C-section. Motivation and Enjoyment I seldom struggled with motivation in the past. In the recent postpartum months, I enjoy running just as much as ever, if not more. It does not matter if the run is on the treadmill, with the stroller, or alone outdoors. ...
How I Ran Through My Entire Pregnancy
On the third Monday in September 2019, I went for a morning three-mile run. I felt fine, even in the late summer humidity. By the afternoon, I was holding my baby girl in my arms as the drugs from a C-section wore off. Even to my own surprise, I ran through my entire pregnancy, up until the day I went into labor. I honestly did not have the goal of running throughout my entire pregnancy. I told myself I would run as long as it felt good. Early on, I even planned on switching to ...
Gear that Helped Me Run through My Entire Pregnancy
Good gear makes running easier. GPS watches allow us to track distance and pace with the touch of a button. Running shoes are constantly updating their foam and introducing things like carbon plates to help you run more efficiently. During pregnancy, gear is just as magical; the right running gear for pregnancy makes a significant difference. Every runner experiences pregnant running differently. I was able to run through my entire pregnancy due to having an easy, low-risk ...