You have to run slow to run fast. Seems counterintuitive but your body’s cardiovascular system develops faster than your musculoskeletal system. So even though you CAN run faster, doing so before bones and tissues are ready to or recovered from your last run can set you up for a running injury. Below are details on … Read more
When you become a mom, suddenly your time is no longer your own—and that includes taking time to go for a run. But many research studies show that running makes you a better mom. Obviously, I believe this in my heart—otherwise, I would not have founded The Mother Runners. Related: The Mother Runners coaching services … Read more
Running early in the morning can be a key to consistency for runners. You can become a morning runner if you plan ahead and don’t try to run early in the morning every morning. Here are tips to making running part of your morning routine. Running in the morning is a saving grace for most … Read more
Back pain and motherhood go hand in hand. I never suffered from an achy posterior until I had back pain during pregnancy and then back pain postpartum. The around-the-clock breastfeeding and body contortion required to multitasking while carrying a small human equaled chronic back pain. The worst back pain I had was soon after my … Read more
Don’t call it a dreadmill! Treadmills are TOOLS to keep you running consistently no matter the obstacle. Indeed as running outside gained popularity in 2020, so did treadmill running. Many people discovered what moms of young children already knew—treadmill running is a saving grace when you can’t leave your house. Running on a treadmill comes … Read more
Steps like staying close to home on your runs, wearing the right nursing sports bra, changing immediately after your run, and hydrating well can help you manage running while breastfeeding. Let’s face it, trying to get away for a run as a breastfeeding mama is no easy feat. Because know what breastfeeding babies don’t seem … Read more
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