Is Your Postpartum Running Plan Actually Legit? What Works (and What’s Total Trash) — with DR. CARRIE PAGLIANO (SOLO EPISODE)

Send us Fan MailThere’s SO much advice out there about running postpartum. Some of it’s solid, but let’s be real—crowdsourcing tips from other moms (or even asking ChatGPT 👀) isn’t the same as getting real, evidence-based guidance. 🔥In this solo episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about running during pregnancy and returning postpartum—without making common mistakes that lead to leaks, heaviness, or pain. We’ll talk about:✅ The Mother Runner identity—what it means & how to rebuild it✅ When it’s actually safe to start running (hint: it’s NOT just about time)✅ Signs your body is ready—and the red flags you can’t ignore 🚩✅ Postpartum running screens—worth it or overhyped?✅ Underactive vs. overactive pelvic floor—why Kegels aren’t always the fix✅ Which activities to start with + why strength training is a game-changer 💪Bottom line: A structured return-to-run plan isn’t about “waiting six weeks and hoping for the best.” It’s about setting your body up for success so you can run strong, symptom-free, and for the long haul.Did you follow a plan when returning to running postpartum, or did you just wing it? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇🏼Time Stamps1:00 Introduction3:45 what to do when the general advice doesn’t work for you5:15 Why the 12 week recommendation?8:27 signs that you’re ready14:30 general consensus of what you should do15:34 strengthening core & pelvic floor muscles18:37 starting with low impact activities?23:36 using a structured planCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.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 💌