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About Rick Karboviak, CSCS
Expertise
First things first: I WILL NOT ASK QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO AN INJURY OR SORE AREA ON YOUR BODY, please seek medical advice from a doctor, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or chiropractor.
I can answer questions specifically for mile to 5K distances, preferably in regards to HS and recreational runners, since I coach JH/HS age athletes, and train recreationally-based runners (those who simply run for the enjoyment of it, not super-competitive).
I am also an expert in doing training with the assistance of a GPS speed & distance monitor, in tracking speeds, paces, and distances for measurements in intensity & volume of your workouts precisely.
My main running site is http://endure.speeddialcoach.com
Experience
Running coach 2001-2002, 2005-Present. Sports performance trainer since 2000 (CSCS)
Organizations
NSCA, NESTA, Knights of Columbus
Publications
Published in NSCA Strength & Conditioning Journal, April 2005 issue, on the topic of GPS speed/distance monitoring in outdoor athletes.
Education/Credentials
BS Exercise Science, NSCA-CSCS cert. Both since 2000
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You are here: Experts > Recreation/Outdoors > Running/Jogging > Jogging & Running > getting back at it
Expert: Rick Karboviak, CSCS
Date: 7/22/2008
Subject: getting back at it
Question
Rick,
Prior to a rough pregnancy (brutal all-day "morning" sickness - nothing physically the matter with me) I was an avid runner and particularly loved the half marathon distance. Now, my son is one month old and I'm anxious to get back at it, but have heard that joints become loose during pregnancy and need time to toughen back up. How long do I need to wait/what do I need to do before resuming a regular running schedule? Currently, I walk or rollerblade 4 times per week.
Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Aimee
Answer
Well, for one, I would start by gently adding running to your exercise routine, since walking/blading take up the most part of it now. I am not aware of the joint issues following pregnancy, so it is best to ask your doctor about this.
Rick Karboviak
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