Elite Running + Motherhood: How to Return to Performance After Baby — with running coach KAITLIN GOODMAN

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your postpartum comeback collides with the Boston Marathon start line—and you need to pump?Kaitlin Goodman aka @runnerKG  has worn a lot of hats (and running shoes): former pro runner, 4x Olympic Trials qualifier, public health advocate, and now—toddler mom.In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to juggle elite running and early motherhood. Kaitlin shares how her own return to sport inspired her to create @running_joyfully, a coaching community that supports athletes at every stage—from TTC to postpartum to perimenopause.We cover: 🔹 Lack of lactation support at major U.S. marathons & how this is changing 🔹 How race directors and brands continue to underestimate the power of moms 🔹 What it really takes to return to competition after baby 🔹 The growing (and long-overdue) conversation around perimenopause in sport 🔹 Why access, equity, and population health matter more than everKaitlin’s not just walking the walk—she’s running it, stroller and all. If you’ve ever wondered how motherhood and athleticism can actually coexist, this one’s for you.Let’s stop pretending moms are an afterthought in sport—they’re the damn backbone.💭 What would have changed for you if someone had seen and supported you as a runner and a mom from the start? Time Stamps1:00 Introduction2:29 the journey to becoming a Pro runner7:05 balancing Pro running and motherhood9:45 resources for running moms15:13 running Boston 14 months postpartum 21:00 figuring out how to return to elite running26:43 running Boston a second time32:07 increasing awareness and access35:11 finding the right support42:16 transition to perimenopause46:25 disseminating the research49:30 elite athletes sharing their stories53:11 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH KAITLIN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/runnerkg/Website: runningjoyfully.comThe Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌