How One Mom Returned to Ultramarathoning Postpartum — with CRISTINA SNYDER

Send us Fan Mail🏃‍♀️ Today, I chat with Cristina Snyder, ultramarathoner, stay-at-home mom, and registered nurse, about her incredible journey running marathons in all 50 states while balancing pregnancy, postpartum, and family life.✨ We dive into:Running through pregnancy & postpartumStrength training & body changes after childbirthBalancing fueling for running & trying to conceiveFinding the right race & building a support systemCristina’s advice for first-time moms⏱ Time Stamps:1:00 Introduction4:04 Getting pregnant as a runner7:30 Running marathons in all 50 states10:17 The role of strength training14:35 Running in pregnancy16:21 Expectations postpartum18:34 Knowing she needed pelvic PT24:55 Seasonality of sport26:30 Racing between pregnancies29:45 Nutrition for running & postpartum36:18 Second pregnancy running44:25 Picking the right race47:34 Advice for first-time momsCONNECT WITH CARRIE:📸 Instagram: @carriepagliano🌐 Website: carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH CRISTINA:📸 Instagram: @cristinax50👟 Whether you're a runner, a mom, or both—Cristina’s story will inspire you to find joy in the journey! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing conversations. #RunningMom #PostpartumFitness #MarathonGoalsThe Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)