• Recipes
    • Search my Recipes
    • Recipe Categories
  • Lifestyle
  • Fitness
  • Nutrition
  • |
  • About
  • Work With Me
    • Brand partnerships
    • Nutrition Coaching

Home » Uncategorized

short postpartum run
June 12, 2018 (Updated March 8, 2023)

Run + Fuel

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

4 comments
share this post:
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Email

Morning! I’m still taking advantage of this gorgeous running weather while it lasts! Made it out for a quick 2 miler this morning.

short postpartum run

Want to save this post?

Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, I'll send you great content every week!

Save Recipe

I was at the track not because I was doing a track workout (totally not ready for any speedwork or intense running yet), but because I stopped by at the end of my old track group’s workout to say hi! I did the cool down with them and then jogged a little more on my own. I wasn’t feeling super energized today, but the weather was too perfect to miss out – and the babe was fed and back asleep and I was already awake, so why not, right?

Sometimes I hear people say that if they aren’t doing a longer run (whatever “longer” means for them – it’s relative) – that it’s not worth bothering. But of course it is! Just get out there and enjoy – it doesn’t matter if you’re doing one block, a mile, 2 miles, or 10 miles – all of it counts, and there’s no minimum amount of running you have to do to say you went for a run, or to call yourself a runner. 🙂

2 mile run postpartum

I had a quick snack when I got home because the babe was ready to eat again and I needed to refuel (pre-run I had some toast with almond butter; post-run I made a quick latte and had one of my Oatmeal Banana Coconut Cookies). And then once Riese was fed, I had a more substantial breakfast – leftover roasted potatoes, 2 fried eggs, avocado, and cherries. I love that fresh cherries are back in stores now – so yummy!

post run breakfast

As for dinner last night, Matt and I used the leftover taco night fixings to make big salads. Mine had mixed greens, brown rice, ground beef, cheese, avocado, salsa, green pepper, and some hot sauce. Yummy! The salsa and hot sauce were the “dressing”. I also added some crushed corn chips to the mix after this photo – needed something crunchy!

Back to it – I’ve got a packed day today! Have a good one guys!

p.s. I’m taking over the @BrooksWomen Instagram Stories account today to share some of my favorite runner-friendly recipes and fueling tips… come join in on the fun! 🙂 (And if we aren’t friends on Instagram yet, I’d love if we were! I’m @fANNEtasticfood – come say hi!)

p.p.s. While I’m at it with the running-related stuff, since I haven’t re-shared these posts here in awhile, here are some of my best running nutrition-related posts and resources:

  • I have a Nutrition for Runners program, co-authored with a running coach! Get started for FREE here.
  • How to Fuel a Long Run
  • What to Eat Before and After a Long Run
  • Top 5 Nutrition Mistakes Made by Runners
- anne
share this post:
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Email

join the list

Sign up for my e-newsletter and I'll send you a meal plan packed with a week's worth of healthy meals, snacks and a shopping list. Happy eating!

you might also like:

Winter Shape Up: Week 4 Meal Plan

A Visit from the BFFs

WSU 2015 Week 4 Meal Plan

Eats + Exercise

leave a comment

Cancel reply

4 comments
  • Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite
    June 12, 2018 · 12:55PM:
    I LOVE huge taco salads! Adding chips for crunch is delicious and less messy than trying to eat tacos sometimes :) https://www.instagram.com/p/BjIDqIAjlI1/?taken-by=audras_appetite
    Reply
    • Anne
      June 12, 2018 · 2:26PM:
      Truth!
      Reply
  • Nicole @ Laughing My Abs Off
    June 13, 2018 · 2:03PM:
    Ooh that taco salad sounds delish! Must recreate! And I love what you said about any amount of running (or exercise) is good enough :)
    Reply
  • Roadrunner June 16, 2018 · 12:06PM:
    Nothing beats a taco salad -- well, except for fresh peaches in season!
    Reply
- next post
previous post -

about Anne

anne mauney fannetastic food
Hi, I’m Anne! I'm a Washington D.C. based Registered Dietitian, mother, runner, and lover of travel, adventure, and the great outdoors. I've been blogging since 2009, sharing a mix of lifestyle content, recipes, and fitness tips. Come for the recipes – stay for the fun!
Learn more

fannetastic reads

Top Posts
01

My Top 9 Most Popular Recipes + Posts

02

Why I Don’t Recommend Whole30

03

What Causes Sugar Cravings (+ How to Stop Them!)

04

How I Make Money As a Blogger

05

Blog Recipes We Make Again and Again

06

What to Eat Before and After a Long Run

07

What to Eat During Long Runs

08

7 Common Nutrition Myths

09

How to Love Veggies

connect with Anne

Email me
anne mauney

I’m Anne, a Registered Dietitian and mother. I've been blogging since 2009 and love showing others that eating nutritious foods and staying active can actually be fun rather than overwhelming!

When I’m not writing or cooking for fannetastic food, you can find me running, coaching nutrition clients, or on an adventure with my family. Feel free to reach out - I'd love to hear from you!

follow anne:

join the list

Sign up for my e-newsletter and I'll send you a meal plan packed with a week's worth of healthy meals, snacks and a shopping list. Happy eating!

back to top
  • About
  • Contact
  • Recent Posts
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ

© copyright fannetastic food