Your Postpartum Comeback Doesn’t Have to Be Fast to Be Powerful w/ Ruth Atkinson

In this episode, we chat with Coach Ruth Atkinson—former choir teacher turned full-time run coach and new mama. Ruth opens up about her transition from the classroom to coaching, what it was like running a marathon at 26 weeks pregnant (!!), and her very real, very raw return to running postpartum. We talk about identity shifts, social media comparison traps, setting expectations, and why every mom"s journey (and comeback pace) is valid. In this episode, we cover:Ruth’s career pivot from choir director to running coachHer experience running a marathon while 26 weeks pregnantThe emotional and physical shift from performance-focused to vibe-focused runningWhat early postpartum return to running actually looks like (C-section, sleepless nights, and all)Advice for navigating motherhood and still staying connected to your sense of self CONNECT WITH US: IG: @sfsrunners Coach Erin: @therunningrosen Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_ WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST