Steps like staying close to home on your runs, wearing the right nursing sports bra, changing immediately after your run, and hydrating well can help you manage running while breastfeeding. Let’s face it, trying to get away for a run as a breastfeeding mama is no easy feat. Because know what breastfeeding babies don’t seem … Read more
While 2020 has been a doozy of a year, there have been many bright spots. And a lot of those bright spots are the amazing people who (and experiences that) have taught me something about running, and well, life. So, in David Letterman-style (remember him?), I’m sharing with you my Mother Runner Top Ten Posts for … Read more
If you want someone to hold you accountable for a run, call Carlene Steenekamp. This mother runner hardly ever misses a run. Carlene was a figure competitor and started running to broaden her horizons. Her run friends say she’s as focused on helping others as she is focused on her own journey: “She is a … Read more
Running with a stroller is difficult to say the least. Often when I’m pushing the double BOB stroller up a hill, I hear my daughter taunt “Mom, are you even running right now?” Yes, yes I am, sweetheart. But the workout is no joke. In fact, studies show that running with a stroller doesn’t just … Read more
The struggle to keep my running motivation going has never been more real than as a Mother Runner. When racing in high school, my father (once a Marine, always a Marine) would shout a familiar Marine Corps running motivation mantra—“Pain is temporary! Pride is forever!” It helped me to keep moving then. But now as … Read more
We all know that there are a lot of health benefits of running. It’s good for your heart, head, waist, core, legs, and joints. It can even give you a natural high! But, here is one health benefit of running you likely don’t know about: your running performance can reflect your overall health. Why is … Read more
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