Janine is a new mum, writer, triathlete, runner, cyclist and open water swimmer. Apologies for the change in audio half way through due to internet issues!
Before having a baby Janine cycled Land's End to John O'Groats, competed in UK Ironman, represented GB as an age group triathlete, ran the Paris Marathon and then cycled home and swam the 5 mile length of Coniston.
We talk about the lack of athletic role models for pregnant women and new mums and the realities of trying to stay active during pregnancy while coping with pregnancy related injuries.
Janine suffered from pelvic girdle pain, pubic synthesis and a subchorionic haemorrhage during pregnancy and then a prolapse and weak pelvic floor post baby. She found there to be a lack of support and advice to encourage an active pregnancy and then getting back to an active life post baby.
We talk about getting back to fitness post baby, the hurdles and the importance of support we well as Janine's big athletic goals for the future including another iron distance event, competing as part of Team Soas, swimming Lake Windermere as well adventures with her son.
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