Studies indicate drinking beet juice can boost athletic performance. However, the research is mixed on beet juice for runners—showing that it may only be beneficial to untrained people or those performing at altitude. I speak with nutrition experts and look at the research to answer whether runners should drink beet juice. The bottom line? It’s ... Read more The post Can Drinking Beet Juice Boost Your Running Performance? appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

My three tips for new moms are to get your bloodwork done, see a pelvic floor physical therapist, and be patient in the season you are in. A lot has changed but that doesn’t mean we have to settle for feeling bad or not running how we want. I want new moms to advocate for ... Read more The post 3 Things I Wish I Knew as NEW Mother Runner appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

Diastasis Recti, a widening of the connective tissue between the abdominal muscles that is associated with weakness in the core, is common postpartum. Unlike previously thought, you can run with diastasis recti. Still, it is best to work with a physical therapist to retrain your core to ensure control in high impact exercises.  (Reviewed by Dr. Rita ... Read more The post Yes, You Can Run with Diastasis Recti! appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

Morning sickness is a common symptom of being pregnant. This nauseous feeling can make doing anything feel miserable. But can exercise help morning sickness? Studies show that even though working out with morning sickness is the last thing you want to do, it may actually ease your nausea. I spoke with fellow mother runners, experts, ... Read more The post Can Exercise Help Morning Sickness? appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

There is a misconception that doing postpartum Kegels exercises is enough to ready the body for postpartum running. Unfortunately, these tiny contractions do not provide sufficient rehabilitation for many women—leading to injuries and dysfunction. If you went to your 6 weeks postnatal check, got the green light, and hit the ground running with no pelvic ... Read more The post Postpartum Kegel Exercises Aren’t Enough for Runners appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

A C-section, or Caesarean, is a major abdominal surgery that delivers a baby through a surgical incision. The process of being pregnant places a lot of demand and changes on our bodies as does being a mother to an infant. Compound that with a major surgery, and time and grace are needed for our bodies ... Read more The post Running After C Section: What to Know appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

Your treadmill and pregnancy can work together well. Some of the discomforts and risks of running while pregnant such as feeling off balance, being hot, or needing to use the restroom often can be mitigated by using a treadmill. Pairing a treadmill and pregnancy can help you have a healthy and fit pregnancy by keeping ... Read more The post Treadmill and Pregnancy: Yay or Nay? appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

Your treadmill and pregnancy can work together well. Some of the discomforts and risks of running while pregnant such as feeling off balance, being hot, or needing to use the restroom often can be mitigated by using a treadmill. Pairing a treadmill and pregnancy can help you have a healthy and fit pregnancy by keeping ... Read more The post Treadmill and Pregnancy: Yay or Nay? appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

Moms don’t have a lot of time to workout because they are tending to the care of their children. But playgrounds can make for challenging workouts. You can get a full-body workout using the equipment and space around you. Below are some playground workout ideas thanks to Elle at Memory of an Ellephant. My kids ... Read more The post 18 Playground Workouts For Full-Body Strength appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more

Breaking out from running, aka runner’s acne, is common for people of all ages. A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Dan Yamini, advises runners to avoid acne by keeping your skin clear, wearing loose and moisture-wicking clothes, and avoiding touching your face. Reviewed by Dr. Dan Yamini, a board-certified plastic surgeon: As the spring arrives, the ... Read more The post How to Treat & Prevent Acne Breakouts from Running appeared first on The Mother Runners ..read more