KAITLIN GOODMAN -Elite Runner, Everyday Mom
In this episode, I’m joined by Kaitlin Goodman, a former professional runner, 4x Olympic Trials Qualifier, and now a mom navigating the world of elite running alongside parenting. As the founder and head coach of Running Joyfully, Kaitlin is building a supportive space for runners of all ages and life stages—including those going through TTC, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.
Whether you’re an elite runner, recreational jogger, or simply curious how athletes balance motherhood and movement, Kaitlin’s story is both inspiring and informative.
We Talk About:
-The lack of resources for moms at major races
-The purchasing power and visibility of mothers in sport
-Navigating postpartum returns to elite competition
-The evolving conversation around perimenopause in athletics
-Why population health and access matters
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:29 the journey to becoming a Pro runner
7:05 balancing Pro running and motherhood
9:45 resources for running moms
15:13 running Boston 14 months postpartum
21:00 figuring out how to return to elite running
26:43 running Boston a second time
32:07 increasing awareness and access
35:11 finding the right support
42:16 transition to perimenopause
46:25 disseminating the research
49:30 elite athletes sharing their stories
53:11 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KAITLIN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/runnerkg/
Website: runningjoyfully.com
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