April 6, 2021
s1/e10 "Ready to Run Postpartum" with Julie Leonard, MS & Sarah Highland, MS, OTR/L
The Running Explained PodcastAbout this episode
Thousands of runners get pregnant and give birth every year... but information about being a postpartum runner isn't nearly as readily available as it should be! Julie Leonard ( @strongbodystrongmama ) and Sarah Highland ( @pelvicfloorandmore ) are cutting through that dearth of information with their evidence-based "Ready to Run Postpartum" 10-week program specifically designed for postpartum runners to take the right steps, safely, toward strengthening their bodies and being able to return to running after giving birth! LISTENERS OF THIS EPISODE GET 20% OFF "READY TO RUN POSTPARTUM" WITH CODE RunningExplained20 In this episode, we talk about... Sarah & Julie's experiences as pregnant & postpartum runners/athletes "It's not normal to pee when you laugh" & other postpartum issues What's most important for postpartum runners to work on? The "Ready to Run Postpartum" program & how it works! -- JULIE LEONARD is a mom of 3 small children, a wife, and the founder of Strong Body Strong Mama . Julie is a Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo. She was a competitive swimmer at the national level for over 15 years including in college and the Canadian Olympic trials. Julie coaches expecting and new moms in her in-home studio in Columbus, OH as well as working with moms from all over the world virtually. SARAH HIGHLAND is the owner of Pelvic Floor + More. She is an occupational therapist with 12+ years of experience and additional training to work as a pelvic floor therapist and prenatal/postpartum corrective exercise specialist. She provides home-based pelvic floor therapy to the Columbus, Ohio area. Most importantly, she is a mom to two very active littles! Running has always played a huge part in her life, and she is passionate about sharing this joy of movement by helping birthing people return to running safely! -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co