Feeling Different When You Run Postpartum?

Here’s what could be happening and what you can do about it.

Why Running Feels Different Postpartum

Your body has been through A LOT! Pregnancy changes your:

• Hips & Pelvis – Looser joints & ligaments due to relaxing.

•  Core & Abdominal Muscles – Stretched & weaker post-birth.

•  Alignment – Your posture shifts, affecting movement patterns.

Everything doesn’t just “bounce back” and that’s okay. Let’s work with your body, not against it.

Better stability = smoother running!

Your hip flexors & core muscles help lift your legs and drive your knees forward when you run. After pregnancy, these muscles may be:

• Stretched and weakened
• Not engaging properly
• Out of alignment from pregnancy shifts

Without proper activation, you might feel sluggish, unsteady, or stuck in a shuffle rather than a stride.

Exercises for Pelvic Stability

Try these to rebuild strength & stability:

• Glute Bridges – Strengthen core & glutes.
• Standing Hip Flexor Marches – Improve knee drive.
• Side-Lying Leg Lifts – Engage hip stabilisers.
• Single-Leg Balance Work – Boost stability for better strides.

Consistency is key! Start slow and listen to your body.