Episode 15: Postpartum Return to Running with Dr. Danielle Kroot

In this episode, AJ and Adam are joined by PT and coach Danielle Kroot. She is the owner of Starting Line Run Studio which is Maine's first run studio! Nearing the end of her own pregnancy, she's been largely underwhelmed by the information out there about returning to running postpartum so she partnered with a postpartum exercise specialist to create a program and fill the void to help women get back to running postpartum. AJ and Adam sit down with Danielle to talk about her journey, the program, and various issues/considerations related to women returning to running who are postpartum.  6:30 The postpartum landscape  11:15 Where to start 15:10 Why wait to run 17:20 When and why to seek out a pelvic PT 25:30 Special considerations for a prolonged recovery 28:45 Restoring pelvic floor and the infamous kegel exercise 34:30 Breastfeeding and energy availability  38:30 How to know if you're at risk for any postpartum related issues 44:40 Strength training postpartum 47:25 Moms run stronger program Moms Run Stronger Program 10% discount for Moms Run Stronger program: MAKINGSTRIDES10 Danielle's IG: @runfitdoc AJ's website at Up and Running Physical Therapy  AJ's Instagram Up and Running PT facebook page  Adam's website at RunMental Adam's Instagram RunMental facebook page