Episode 12: Screw the haters - Running while pregnant

This week we are joined by newly crowned winner of our Last Runner Standing Race: Sophie Kotok. Sophie, originally from Colorado moved to Rochester and running helped her find a community. Sheila and Sophie talk all things "mom"

We venture into categories about weight gain and exercise while pregnant, why women get "the look" when working out while pregnant, why there is so little research and care into postpartum women, what to expect for your exercise before and after birth and so much more.

We branch into the world of sport and talk about what can we do as race directors and run organizers to make things more welcoming to pregnant women and new moms as well.

Sophie brings all the experience of being a new mom and having just gone through this process while Sheila brings to the table currently being 6 months pregnant expecting 2 baby boys this summer.

Check some links below to look into what was discussed today!

Weight gain during pregnancy

ROAR by Stacy Simms

Return To Running Post Natal

What is that Belly Band Sophie mentioned?

Trail Sisters

&Mother

5:25 mile at 9 months pregnant?

Nike forced to change