121: “A Nice Place to Die!”: Gina Survives Her First Postpartum Marathon
In this episode of The MamasteFit Podcast, Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, shares her experience training for and completing a marathon just nine months postpartum with her fourth baby. Despite initial challenges, including being abandoned by her running partner Roxanne due to a surprise pregnancy, Gina details her journey from maintaining fitness during pregnancy to rebuilding her strength and endurance postpartum. She talks about the specific training regimen she followed, the physical and mental challenges she faced, and how she managed to complete the marathon without unrealistically intense preparation. Gina also discusses the logistical complexities of marathon training while parenting, the importance of a gradual return to fitness postpartum, and her plans for future races. The episode serves as both an inspirational story and a practical guide for anyone looking to undertake a significant physical challenge postpartum!
00:00 Introduction to The MamasteFit Podcast
00:02 Gina's Marathon Journey Begins
00:29 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne
01:18 The Marathon Experience
01:45 Training Challenges and Reflections
04:42 The Goofy Challenge and Training Plans
08:50 Postpartum Fitness and Recovery
15:48 Marathon Training Regimen
22:56 Race Day Preparations
29:18 Maintaining a Fast Pace
29:49 Assessing Competition and Strategy
31:21 Mid-Race Challenges and Adjustments
33:20 Struggling Through Fatigue
35:44 Finishing the Marathon
40:17 Post-Race Reflections
47:38 Training and Future Plans
52:24 Marathon Training Program Announcement
53:43 Sponsorship and Discounts
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