03: Running on Empty- Postpartum REDs in the Elite Female Marathoner

Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards (physical therapist), Dr. Sara Raiser (Running Medicine Physician), and sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius break down the case of a professional marathoner returning to training postpartum after a C-section. From pelvic health and biomechanics to nutrition, hormones, and the mental side of recovery, the team highlights what it really takes to get back to running. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or medical provider, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and interdisciplinary insights to support performance and long-term health.0:00 – Welcome & sponsor introduction4:15 – Case intro: professional marathoner postpartum9:00 – Physical therapy approach (Dr. Mihevc Edwards)16:30 – Physician considerations: delivery, injury history, pelvic floor (Dr. Raiser)25:20 – Nutrition & fueling postpartum (Kelsey Pontius)34:15 – Coaching influence, mindset & interdisciplinary teamwork41:40 – RED-S, underfueling & blood sugar regulation50:10 – Long-term recovery, rest, and community support58:00 – Key takeaways from each disciplineThank you to our sponsor, Lever Movement. Use code Casemiles for 20% offBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss a case.Have a question or a case you'd like us to explore on the show? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime at [email protected].