Inspiration Archives - The Mother Runners

Inside Neely Gracey’s World Record Stroller Mile

Whitney Heins — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:36:32 +0000

Neely Gracey, an adidas-supported pro runner, is one of the first mother runners I interviewed for my website and the podcast I host for Runner Click, The Passionate Runner. Why? Because Neely has done incredible things as a mother runner yet in a very relatable way. She is open about challenges and how she juggles ... Read more

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Makenna Myler: Inside the Fastest Pregnant Mile

Whitney Heins — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:35:57 +0000

Just three days before she was set to give birth to her second child, I had the opportunity to chat with Makenna Myler, a pro runner for Asics and record holder of the fastest pregnant mile. It was kind of ironic because I hadn’t known that she, for a second time, ran the fastest mile ... Read more

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5 Key Ways to Overcome Race Anxiety

Whitney Heins — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:01:24 +0000

Guys, I haven’t run a race in three years. THREE YEARS! This hasn’t been by choice. I haven’t run a race in many years thanks to running injuries and COVID-related issues. But I am set to run my first race this weekend—a half marathon to BUST SOME RUST ahead of my goal marathon. To do ... Read more

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Faster as a Masters Runner: Masters Running Tips

Whitney Heins — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:38:06 +0000

Research indicates that runners start to get slower around age 40 due to changes such as loss in muscle mass and mobility. But training smarter by including strength training with heavy weights and plyometrics, altering our diets, and focusing on recovering can help master’s runners get faster or keep going as they age. Read more ... Read more

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7 Science-backed Reasons Running Makes You a Better Mom

Whitney Heins — Sat, 01 May 2021 16:27:00 +0000

When you become a mom, suddenly your time is no longer your own—and that includes taking time to go for a run. But many research studies show that running makes you a better mom. Obviously, I believe this in my heart—otherwise, I would not have founded The Mother Runners. Related: The Mother Runners coaching services ... Read more

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How to Get Rid of Mom Guilt

Whitney Heins — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:44:41 +0000

There is something nearly all moms have in common. What? Mom guilt. What is mom guilt? Mom guilt is that pervasive feeling that you’re doing something wrong; that you aren’t being the best mom you can for your kid(s); that you are doing something that could “mess them up.” My mom guilt happened immediately. I ... Read more

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