Episode 100: Julia Sachdev Finds Fulfillment in the Process

Runners of The Bay

This week we talk to Julia Sachdev, runner, mother, and activist for mother runners with &Mother. Julia was tapering for CIM 2022 when we recorded this interview and had been training to run sub-3 hours with Lift, Run, Perform’s training group. Julia shares her experience with postpartum running, how she and her partner balance parenting duties, overcoming personal challenges and learning how to ask for help, and the work she’s doing with &Mother to reduce barriers around running and motherhood.

Some highlights from our conversation:

⏱️Defining success when you have a time goal in mind

👂The benefits of approach goals with balance and listening to her body

🍼Why she almost didn’t ask about lactation accommodations at the Boston Marathon

🌎How the benefits of accommodations for mothers at races extend beyond the people who need those services at that time

📣Embracing the role of advocate

🥰How the goal of running joyfully keeps her focused on what matters when it comes to running

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Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.

Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.