s1/e10 "Ready to Run Postpartum" with Julie Leonard, MS & Sarah Highland, MS, OTR/L

Program Design

The "Ready to Run Postpartum" program is meticulously designed to accommodate the unique needs of postpartum runners. Julie Leonard and Sarah Highland crafted a ten-week regimen that includes three weekly workouts, each lasting about 30 to 40 minutes, focusing on core physical therapy exercises. The program is structured to be flexible, allowing participants to start as early as six weeks postpartum, or even years later, emphasizing that improvements can be made at any stage 1. Leonard highlights the program's educational aspect, empowering women to understand and modify exercises to suit their postpartum bodies 2.

We wanted to create a program that takes into consideration the postpartum body, because, like we've talked about, there are special considerations.

--- Julie Leonard

The program's core pillars include deep core connection, mobility, whole body strength, and managing impact, all aimed at safely returning to running.

   

Testing & Results

The practical application of the "Ready to Run Postpartum" program has been thoroughly tested, yielding impressive results. Sarah Highland3. Julie Leonard2.

We want people to get back to running. We love running.

--- Julie Leonard

This thoughtful approach ensures that participants can confidently return to running, free from discomfort and with renewed strength.