RAPT Movement

If I was starting stroller running again, these are 5 things I’d tell my tired postpartum self:
1. Don’t rush the start line: Wait until your baby is at least 6 months old and has solid head and neck control before you head out.
2. Invest in the right wheels: Never run with a standard stroller or car seat. You need a dedicated running buggy designed to handle the impact and keep your little one safe.
3. Check the harness: Always use a 5-point harness. It’s non-negotiable for keeping your baby securely fastened and safe throughout the run.
4. Ease in with intervals: Start with run-walk intervals. Pushing a buggy completely changes your weight distribution and form—give your body time to adjust.
5. Smooth sailing only: Stick to flat, even tracks at first. Avoid bumpy terrain while your baby is still getting used to the ride.
Running while pushing a buggy is serious strength work. If you’re putting in the extra effort, you need to make sure you’re fueling for it! If you want to know exactly what your body needs to recover and thrive, check out my postpartum fuel calculator.

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Want to start running with your little one? It’s a great way to get moving, but stroller running is a different beast entirely. Here are 5 tips to do it safely:
• Wait for the green light: Ensure your baby is at least six months old and has the necessary head and neck control before heading out.
• Use the right gear: A dedicated running buggy is essential. Standard strollers and car seats aren’t designed for the impact and motion of running and won’t keep your child safe.
• Secure safely: Double-check that your pram has a 5-point harness to keep your baby securely fastened the entire time.
• Ease in: Start with run-walk intervals. Pushing a buggy shifts your weight distribution, so you need to adjust your form gradually.
• Choose flat terrain: Stick to smooth, even tracks initially to avoid unnecessary bouncing while your baby gets used to the ride.
Running while pushing a buggy is serious strength work. If you’re putting in the extra effort, you need to make sure you’re fueling for it. If you want to know exactly what your body needs to recover and thrive, check out my postpartum fuel calculator.

👉 Link in bio to get your numbers!

Found this helpful? Share it with a run mum who needs to see this! 🏃‍♀️💨

The slow runs build your aerobic base — your engine. The fast ones teach your body what race pace actually feels like. Most people do both at the same medium pace that’s too hard to recover from and too easy to adapt to. You get tired but not fitter.

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It’s simple. Just run a bit slower on those slow runs, speed up on the fast ones, and eat enough to do both.

The slow runs build your aerobic base — your engine. The fast ones teach your body what race pace actually feels like. Most people do both at the same medium pace that’s too hard to recover from and too easy to adapt to. You get tired but not fitter.

Follow along for more tips like this - I talk a lot about running and mumming here.