UPDATED August 15, 2023: Running with a jogging stroller is hard work! But it is worth it! By exercising and getting outside, you’re getting feel-good endorphins, spending quality time with your kids, and setting a positive example for a lifetime of good health. But running with a jogging stroller can quickly go awry if you … Read more
Just three days before she was set to give birth to her second child, I had the opportunity to chat with Makenna Myler, a pro runner for Asics and record holder of the fastest pregnant mile. It was kind of ironic because I hadn’t known that she, for a second time, ran the fastest mile … Read more
Fueling well is crucial for any runner’s performance. As a pregnant runner, nutrition is even more vital. Your body is doing two remarkable and stressful things at once–running and growing a human. Here I’m going to cover all you need to know about pregnant running nutrition. Any pregnant runner knows that eating well can be … Read more
UPDATED June 21, 2023: When it comes to running while pregnant, a lot has changed. For a long time, if people saw a pregnant woman running, well–she might as well be smoking a cigarette or eating sushi while drinking coffee and wine. Now, most people know you can run while pregnant and that it’s safe. It wasn’t … Read more
Talk with many female runners and there is a good chance they have many things in common including hip flexor pain. Why? That’s what I am going to unpack here: why do our hips hurt when running?—especially when running while pregnant or postpartum. Short answer: the weight of the baby can pull our hips forward … Read more
A lot has been learned in just the past few years about what exercise is safe for pregnant women—and how much. For the longest time, it was believed that running while pregnant could hurt the baby or even cause a miscarriage. And just thinking about if you can run a marathon while pregnant was out … Read more
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