In this episode, Alison explains that pelvic floor health is about far more than Kegels—it’s about how the pelvic floor integrates with the rib cage, pelvis, hips, and feet to manage pressure and transfer force during running. Through her four-point Pelvic Floor Audit (stack and pressure management, posterior length, hip rotation, and foot rotation), she shows how limitations in rib mobility, pelvic alignment, hamstrings, and rotational capacity can contribute to leaking, pain, and inefficient stride mechanics. She emphasizes that symptoms like incontinence are not just embarrassing inconveniences but signals of reduced power and poor force management. Ultimately, a responsive pelvic floor requires coordinated strength, rotation, and the ability to lengthen—not constant tension—so runners can move more efficiently and confidently.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Pelvic Floor Audit: A FREE virtual workshop for female runners who want to enjoy running without worrying about their pelvic floor all the time. Through my comprehensive, 4-point assessment you will determine the main contributing factors to your pelvic floor symptoms so that you can finally run freely, without worry!

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In this episode, Alison challenges the taboo around pelvic floor health and argues that it should be understood as a vital part of movement and performance—not just something discussed when problems arise. She explains that the pelvic floor works dynamically with the core and diaphragm to manage force during running, contributing to efficiency and resilience. Rather than relying on generic Kegels or waiting for symptoms like leaking or pain, she encourages education, open conversation, and body awareness. The episode ends with an invitation to a free March 8 webinar focused on empowering runners to better understand and assess their pelvic health.

Resources Mentioned:

• Aqua Notes Note Pad: https://amzn.to/463aNkL
• The Pelvic Floor Audit for Runners COMING SOON. Make sure you are on the email list to ensure you don’t miss it: https://alisonmariephd.kit.com/profile

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Running isn’t just about miles and mechanics—it’s about the total stress your body is carrying. In this episode, Alison introduces the “threat bucket” analogy to explain how training load, life stress, nervous system state, and biomechanics all interact to shape performance, recovery, and injury risk. Through real client stories, she shows why pain and setbacks aren’t usually caused by one thing—and how targeted adjustments, from nervous system regulation to smarter volume and movement work, can restore balance. The big takeaway: train the whole human, not just the runner, by addressing the biggest controllable stressor instead of always doing more.

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