ENCORE RUN: The Best Way to Train Your Pelvic Muscles for Worry-Free Running

One in four American women suffer from some kind of pelvic floor disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. That's 25% of us! And yes, that number goes up as we get older. And running can trigger accidents and make it worse. And this is not just a female phenomenon. Men have a pelvic floor too and can also have issues. Most guys certainly aren’t talking about it! Some people are so ashamed, embarrassed, and downright fearful of leaking that they choose to quit running all together. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve brought on pelvic floor specialist and international coach, Baz Moffat. You’ll learn: Why pelvic floor issues happen and increase as we age and especially when we run, What the signs are of a more serious problem and, most importantly, The surprising ways to strengthen the muscles to prevent leaks and incontinence in the first place (and it’s not kegels!) Baz is a former member of the rowing team for Great Britain and she is a prominent voice in the women’s health movement. She is a co-founder of the Well HQ whose mission is to challenge the status quo for women in health, fitness and sport. This is a powerful conversation for anyone who has a pelvis and unless you are like Baz and study this for a living, I promise you will learn something brand new that you can apply today. The other thing I want to say is that this topic doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom! Baz has several great tips on making pelvic health more normalized and dare I say it, even fun. Be sure to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for the Mental Strength Minute to fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: Connect with Baz on The Well HQ ▶️The Planted Runner is now on YouTube! Click here to subscribe and be automatically entered to win a FREE custom training plan. Winners chosen each month. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Planted Runner Podcast is your perfect running buddy! Subscribe, follow, rate, and review now wherever you get your podcasts. This is the #1 way to support this work for FREE. ➡️FOLLOW The Planted Runner on Instagram @theplantedrunner for more running, plant-based nutrition and mental strength tips. 📣FREE Ultimate Fueling Guide for runners: theplantedrunner.com/join 📣Invest in a custom training plan for your next race. Or get a plan to keep you fit in between race. Get one created just for you at theplantedrunner.com/plans RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Compact power-packed episodes “Dear Claire, I came upon this podcast via your interview with Marathon Training Academy. Loved that interview, and followed you here. The episodes on here are packed with valuable information and I can’t emphasise enough how useful those last minute mental strength tips are! I am a vegetarian myself and completely relate to your nutrition advise. Coincidentally I am on Orgain powder too! I struggle with strength training in the sense that I easily tune out of it but now making a point of being more persistent with it. All because I am chasing my first ever marathon at this year’s Dallas Marathon Festival in December. Your content is broad, detailed and appeals to nearly every type of amateur runner! I wish you the best! Nagendra” Nagendra GD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Best resource for improving your running “I’ve been listening to Claire since she started hosting Run to the Top and have learned so much from her about how to improve as a marathoner. She is my go-to for running advice and I love how passionate she is about learning and sharing tips on all aspects of running.” slclawrunnergirl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 star podcast “Great podcast with very helpful information!” jbsnp Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat