You have managed to get some time to fit in some exercise, FANTASTIC!!! Dust off the old runners and get at it. Your best option is to get out early, before you start work for the day. Whether that work be for the household or for income. Both are precious and important. One foot in front of the next, just like you have done in the past. After all, running is running right? Or is there more to running? Could pregnancy have altered the biomechanics of your running technique? I

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By Dr Simon Tasker (Osteopath) With contributions by Dr Adam Thomas (Osteopath) Over one million Aussies classify themselves as runners. Running is a popular fitness activity because of its health benefits, affordability and convenience. But to some of us, it is therapy. However running can cause injuries, most often due to overtraining. Doing too much, too soon or too frequently. If you run for fun, competition, or like some, for therapy, then these injuries can really affec

1. Core activation - TA (Transversus Abdominus) Activating your “core muscles” does not mean tensing your abs (abdominals), it is using the muscles underneath and the deepest level. This can be felt by placing a hand behind your back when laying down and bringing your bellybutton towards your spine (or towards the floor). You should feel the muscle tense up in your back. If you have a strained voice when using the muscles, chances are you are using your abs instead of the the