I got back to running pretty quick after my daughter Grace without any trouble and looking back, found this vid of me having completed a triathlon with no bother whatsoever.
But 18 months after the boy...the same cannot be said.
Somethings gotta give....Okay, so I have decided to lay off running for the time being.
Did my last run yesterday with A in the buggy and managed 1.5k before feeling like I couldn't keep control. The loading impact is not doing me any favours.
This choice is not for everyone- plenty of women decide to carry on and there are some amazing pessaries/pads to support them whilst they work on their pelvic floor.
But I feel GOOD about my choice.
It will force me to take my own advice, focus on my areas of weakness, and I will build back up to running with a stronger base.
I have given myself a talking to, it does NOT mean I can't stay fit- in fact it means quite the opposite.
calliejoyblack on instagram recently posted a simple guide for women who want to return to running post-natally.... check it out...
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHNlDb6jcO1/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Excellent up to date return to running guide for professionals:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335928424_Returning_to_running_postnatal_-_guidelines_for_medical_health_and_fitness_professionals_managing_this_population
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