Return to Running

You’ve restrengthened your core after baby, but you’re uncertain about the next steps to safely resume running?

Here’s your chance to follow a strategic plan so you can return to running…

  • Feeling strong and confident

  • Without peeing your pants

  • Without experiencing nagging aches and pains

Physical Therapist approved!

Running is a high-impact and single-leg activity that requires good preparation after having a baby.

You’ll have the tools to:

  • Retrain your pelvic floor for the demands of running

  • Rebuild full-body strength from your feet up

  • Enhance single-leg stability and balance

  • Re-introduce impact to prepare for the forces associated with running

  • Improve your breathing and running form

My goal is to guide you back to running with a solid base, so you can stay dry and enjoy it with good mechanics, alignment, and breathing.

Place yourself in the best position to safely return to running after baby!

Have questions?

  • I recommend resuming running between 4 and 6 months postpartum at the earliest. You also need to have:

    • received the clearance from your Doctor to resume running.

    • followed a core rehab program, such as my Better Body after Baby program, or similar.

    • followed a program to progressively return to low-impact exercise (this is included in the program)

  • Feel free to adapt the week according to your own schedule:

    • Monday = Strength training

    • Tuesday = Run

    • Wednesday = Power-walking

    • Thursday = Impact training

    • Friday = Strength training

    • Saturday = Run

    • Sunday = Catch-up day

  • Here's a short list of the equipment we'll be using.

    • a yoga mat

    • 2 light dumbbells (3 to 5lbs. each)

    • a mini loop resistance band (medium resistance)

    • a 6-feet Flatband (green - TheraBand - medium resistance)

    • a 9-inch inflatable Pilates ball (or folded pillow, or stuffed animal!)