Pregnancy can be uncomfortable enough. Too tight waistbands and saggy pants can make it worse. These six maternity running tights are comfortable for pregnant runners. My favorite is the Beyond Yoga maternity leggings which have a built in belly band for added support. Few things are more annoying than having to pull up your pants … Read more
(Reviewed by Dr. Carrie Pagliano, DPT) Pregnant women with uncomplicated pregnancies can continue to lift weights. Most pregnant women will need to make modifications to do so. Lifting weights has many health benefits for the mother if they are able to continue this healthy habit. Much has changed in recent years around what pregnant woman … Read more
So many of the athletes I coach are pregnant right now and training for races! It is an exciting time! Unfortunately, they are running with morning sickness and having trouble finding fueling options that don’t upset their tummies while on the run. This is especially true of energy gels which are hard to stomach even … Read more
Stroller running could be an olympic sport. It requires a lot of mental and physical strength. The secret to stroller run success involves packing special snacks and toys, timing it right with nap time, running by time and heart, and having a lot of patience. Read on to learn how to successfully run with a … Read more
Just three days before she was set to give birth to her second child, I had the opportunity to chat with Makenna Myler, a pro runner for Asics and record holder of the fastest pregnant mile. It was kind of ironic because I hadn’t known that she, for a second time, ran the fastest mile … Read more
Fueling well is crucial for any runner’s performance. As a pregnant runner, nutrition is even more vital. Your body is doing two remarkable and stressful things at once–running and growing a human. Here I’m going to cover all you need to know about pregnant running nutrition. Any pregnant runner knows that eating well can be … Read more