Steph Kessell (née Davis) | Marathon Runner | Olympian

Running Through It All: Pregnancy, Parenthood & Recovery from Injury with Olympian Stephanie Davis

In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, Michelle welcomes back Olympic marathoner, coach, and new mum Stephanie Davis. Since her last appearance, Steph has navigated the highs and challenges of pregnancy, birth via C-section, postpartum recovery, and a return to running — all while continuing her coaching work with Runna.

Steph shares openly about:

Managing a bone stress injury that disrupted her Olympic hopes

Staying active during pregnancy, adapting training, and tuning into her body

Recovering from a C-section and returning to running with patience and support

The emotional and physical realities of the postpartum period

Her evolving role as a coach with Runna, and the exciting next chapter with Strava

And lots more.......

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, coaching others, or managing your own return from injury — Steph’s honesty, and practical tips will resonate.

Steph is a Coach at our partners Runna. You can get an extended free trial of Runna using the code UKRUNCHAT1

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