One of the impetuses behind starting The Mother Runners was to help fellow moms battle mom guilt because it was something that held me back—and then ate me alive. Today, my mom guilt has now transformed to “wife guilt” or “partner guilt.” I find myself saying no to things ALL THE TIME because I feel … Read more
I will be the first to admit it. I am a hypocrite when it comes to pelvic floor physical therapy. I recommend to all my athletes I coach, pregnant or postpartum, to see a pelvic floor physical therapist. I’ve interviewed pelvic floor physical therapists on my podcast and on my website. Yet, I had never … Read more
Teaching running to kids under 8 can be challenging—but only if you let it be. Kids are born to love running. I have this crystal-clear memory of being at the park down by the Tennessee River near our house with my daughter. Little, feisty, red-headed Eleanor was running through the field of dandelions to me … Read more
The jogging stroller market is changing. New models are coming out every year including those that almost literally turn everything on their head. Well, maybe not turning it on their head but almost doing it backwards where you aren’t pushing but you’re pulling! So it’s time to review the best jogging strollers on the market! … Read more
The other day my husband said he thought he could beat me in a mile race. I was floored. I take my run training very seriously—he, not so much. So, this summer, we plan to race on the track. The stakes: if I win, I get a home gym. If he wins…doesn’t matter. He’s not … Read more
This article is brought to you by the neighbor kids who practically live at our house. I was asking what I should write about next—and they unanimously agreed. I should answer the question: “Why do I get a side stitch when I run?” Indeed, I was giving a talk to a business class at the … Read more
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