# 42. When Can You Run Postpartum? The Tests to Pass First with Dr. Stephanie Ridgway

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway.md
Podcast: [Every Mom Is An Athlete](https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486)
Published: 2026-02-25T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://every-mom-is-an-athlete.captivate.fm/stan-store
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/09f14e35-8b79-4198-a97c-b6f72c0e8544.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/episodes/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway
Duration seconds: 1937

## Resource

In this episode, I’m joined by physical therapist, lifelong athlete, and mom of five, Dr. Stephanie Ridgway, to answer one of the most common questions we hear from active moms: when is it actually safe to start running postpartum? We talk about why being “cleared at six weeks” is not the same as being ready to run, and what your body truly needs before returning to high-impact exercise. Dr. Ridgway walks us through specific strength and functional tests you should be able to pass first, how to assess your pelvic floor and core, and the red flags that mean you need more support. If you are eager to get back to running but want to do it in a way that protects your long-term health, this episode will give you clear, practical guidance to help you build back the right way. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Ridgway: Follow on Instagram @stephanieridgwaydpt Follow on TikTok @stephanieridgwaydpt Check out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlie Check out the website Resources & Links: Episode 26. How to Return to Running Postpartum PreggoCore plan Check out all my plans and resources HERE My most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan FREE DOWNLOAD: Fix Your “Mommy Pooch”

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/episodes/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.