The Running Doula
Helping Busy Parents Start or Return to Running
Want to Run and Have some Fun?
We've Got Your Busy Parents' Guide to Running
Stop waiting for the “perfect” time to get back to running. I’ve got the tools, tips, and community support to help you lace up those shoes.
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When you are already short on time, your work out needs to work with your lifestyle.
About me
Hi! I'm Erin Van Schyndle.
A mom, a runner, and a coach.
I started working in prenatal and postpartum fitness in 2011 and absolutely fell in love with it. I even went on to get certified as a doula and support a few births. With all that experience under my belt, I thought my own pregnancies and postpartum recoveries would be relatively straightforward. Boy, was I wrong. Even with two active pregnancies and a lot of knowledge and support, I really struggled to get back to running and learned a lot of hard lessons along the way.
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I offer online one-on-one coaching services for postpartum people returning to running.
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