f the obstetrician has agreed to the client–coach relationship, a written referral should be obtained with an outline of specific dietary guidelines and weight-gain parameters. The same would be true for the post-partum client who wants to lose weight but is still lactating. The Nutrition Coach should refer to the client's obstetrician.

You did it. You crossed the finish line, grabbed the medal, maybe crushed a banana and a celebratory coffee, and now your legs feel like concrete. Welcome to half marathon recovery. For newer runners, recovery can honestly be harder than the race itself. The good news? With the right approach, you can bounce back faster, reduce soreness, and avoid turning one race into two weeks of limping around the house.