Episode #26: Our top tips when returning to running postpartum
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In this episode, Rhonda and Dayna share our top tips when you’re feeling the itch to return to running postpartum, such as:
1️⃣ The research shows that it might be beneficial to wait until the 3-month mark to return to impact movements like running, jumping and skipping.
2️⃣ Check in with a pelvic floor physiotherapist and/ or postpartum fitness coach if you have the means to assess your pelvic floor strength, tone and coordination.
3️⃣ It might be a good idea to start with strength training (especially single leg exercises) to build the stability and capacity of your tissues.
4️⃣ It might be a good idea to start with a run/walk combo and gradually increase your time and distance spent running to give your body time to adapt.
5️⃣ It might be helpful to slowly ease back into impact movements (i.e. hopping, jump squats, jumping lunges) to prepare your body for running.
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Listen to Kathleen White’s Return to Running episode here (Episode #7)
Return to Run Screen by Tom Goom, Gráinne Donnelly and Emma Brockwell
Return to Run Screen by Carrie Pagliano
Rhonda’s Reel - Return to Run Screen
Link to attend Rhonda’s Pelvic Floor Relaxation Workshop!