There is a long-standing belief of a high risk of overheating during pregnancy because pregnant women have a higher core body temperature than non-pregnant women. This is particularly a concern when exercising in hot weather. However, recent research shows pregnant women may not be at a greater risk for overheating after all though they are … Read more
Studies find that heat training can improve VO2 max, resilience, and improved rate of perceived exertion and fatigue, and makes you mentally tougher. Still, running in the heat is hard! The below tips will make it more manageable. Don’t worry if you are riding this struggle bus this summer. It is HARD but running in … Read more
Welcome to the second installment of my new series, Run with Whitney! It’s been so fun getting questions from fellow mother runners. This month, there was a theme: MOTIVATION. Let’s get to it! What do you do on the days you don’t want to run but need to for a training protocol or race? First, … Read more
Hydration is key for runners—for our health and our performance. This is why running with a bottle of water is a smart choice. But running with a water bottle can be a nuisance. I explore how to carry a water bottle while running (without it slowing you down)—and why you should. When we run, and … Read more
A comfortable stomach band for pregnancy can help pregnant runners run throughout their pregnancy and avoid running injuries and pelvic pain. There are many great options for pregnant runners today. I round up the best belts pregnancy support for runners. My absolute favorite is the ReCORE Maternity FITSplint because it is soft, flexible, and breathable. … Read more
Steps like staying close to home on your runs, wearing the right nursing sports bra, changing immediately after your run, and hydrating well can help you manage running while breastfeeding. Let’s face it, trying to get away for a run as a breastfeeding mama is no easy feat. Because know what breastfeeding babies don’t seem … Read more