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 — 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 💌