Ultra-runner Stephanie Case made headlines after completing the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, a grueling 100-kilometer race through Wales’s trails. She did so while breastfeeding her baby multiple times along the way. The 43-year-old Canadian athlete, human rights lawyer, and founder of women’s running advocacy organization Free to Run, emphasizes that she was simply participating in the sport she loves while also being a mom. Case highlights the ingrained societal expectations of new moms and the need to balance personal identity with motherhood. She prepared for the race by integrating breastfeeding into her training routine and ensuring her daughter was comfortable with the process. Case also adjusted her nutrition approach, focusing on high-carb fueling and balancing her own needs with those of her breastfeeding daughter. Despite facing misogynistic comments and criticism for her post-baby return to racing, Case views her return not as a comeback but as an upgrade, emphasizing the importance of support and reducing judgment around how new moms prioritize their time.
