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My Mother Runner Top Ten Posts for 2020
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…
How to Breathe When You Run
Your breath is a powerful thing. It has the power to calm the mind and boost energy. Not surprisingly, how you breathe when you run…
How to Set Running Goals for 2021
Around this time of year, we are looking at making resolutions and setting goals. But how to set running goals is an art form. Set…
November Mother Runner of the Month: Donna Villavicencio
Meet our November Mother Runner of the Month Donna Villavicencio, and she will change your life. As the owner/trainer of a women’s owned gym, triathlon…
Must-have Fitness Gift Ideas for 2020
One of the perks of being a runner is the simplicity of it—put on your shoes and go. Mother runners love the peace and quiet…
How to Fit in Exercise During the Holidays
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Even as introverts in a pandemic, my family’s schedules are getting packed and…
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How to Fit in Exercise During the Holidays
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Even as introverts in a pandemic, my family’s schedules are getting packed and…
How to Diagnose & Fix Common Running Injuries
Being a runner is awesome. But it can also be a pain. Nearly 80 percent of runners suffer from running injuries. And, I can tell…
The Surprising Benefits of Running in Heat
Baby, it’s hot outside. And you’re running. You’re awesome, Mother Runners! If you’re like me, you can fall into the trap of thinking your paces running in…
9 Running Hacks that WILL Make You Run Faster
It can be exhausting to be a runner without even running at all. There are so many “running hacks” that people swear will make you…
Lessons Learned from My Running Injury
This year my worst fear as a runner was realized: I succumbed to a running injury that has taken me out from the sport for…
Beat Mom Guilt for Good
This mind trick will help you beat mom guilt. Ever since I became a mom I struggled with mom guilt. Anytime I did something that…
Mother Runner of the Month
November Mother Runner of the Month: Donna Villavicencio
Meet our November Mother Runner of the Month Donna Villavicencio, and she will change your life. As the owner/trainer of a women’s owned gym, triathlon…
October Mother Runner of the Month: Allie O’Rourke
Allie O’Rourke of Petaluma, California is our October Mother Runner of the Month! And, she is, the best I can tell, one of those mother…
(Grand) Mother Runner of the Month! Leslie Barrenal
Mother runners, meet your September Mother Runner of the Month (& GRANDmother Runner of the Month) Leslie Barrenal of Santiago, Chile. Leslie has 3 kids,…
Mother Runner of the Month: Kerri Maess
Kerri Maess, our August Mother Runner of the Month, started running about 9 years ago with her brother who weighed in at over 300 pounds and…
Mother Runner of the Month: Laura Filla
It’s safe to say July’s Mother Runner of the Month, Laura Filla, has found her passion: The St. Louis mom has run through her most…
Mother Runner of the Month: Maleah Pinyan
Badass. Amazing. Strong. Godsend. These are just some of the words used to describe this month’s Mother Runner of the Month, Maleah Pinyan. Maleah is…
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How to Set Running Goals for 2021
Around this time of year, we are looking at making resolutions and setting goals. But how to set running goals is an art form. Set…
How to Fit in Exercise During the Holidays
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Even as introverts in a pandemic, my family’s schedules are getting packed and…
Baby Benefits of Running While Pregnant
Mother runners know that our running benefits our children by teaching them healthy habits for their bodies and minds. But did you know that the…
6 Steps to Return to Running After Injury
Oh, the roller coaster ride that comes with running injuries and the return to running. I’ve been injured after partially tearing my hamstring for more…
12 Things EVERY Injured Runner Should Know
I’ve been pretty open about my running injury experience in 2019 and 2020. I’ve learned a lot as an injured runner and truly believe the…
An Interview with Pro Runner “Speedy” Beatie Deutsch
The story of professional marathoner “Speedy” Beatie Deutsch is nothing short of remarkable. She went from someone who never exercised to an elite marathoner as…
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How to Fit in Exercise During the Holidays
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Even as introverts in a pandemic, my family’s schedules are getting packed and…
An Interview with Pro Runner “Speedy” Beatie Deutsch
The story of professional marathoner “Speedy” Beatie Deutsch is nothing short of remarkable. She went from someone who never exercised to an elite marathoner as…
24 Things Not to Say to a Mother Runner
There are so many things not do say to a mother runner. But people say them anyway. For some reason, mother runners’ running habit seems…
How to Concentrate Stress for Optimal Training
Stress: being subject to pressure or tension. As moms, we are very familiar with stress. It can bubble up with our never-ending to-do list, behavioral…
36 Game-changing Running Habits that Will Transform Your Running
Here it is: the holy grail of game-changing running habits. These simple yet effective running hacks have helped mother runners worldwide stay injury-free, motivated, energized,…
A Practical Guide to Stop Leaking While Running
The other week I had an onslaught of mother runners randomly asking me on Instagram how they could stop leaking while running. I realized this…
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How to Breathe When You Run
Your breath is a powerful thing. It has the power to calm the mind and boost energy. Not surprisingly, how you breathe when you run…
How to Diagnose & Fix Common Running Injuries
Being a runner is awesome. But it can also be a pain. Nearly 80 percent of runners suffer from running injuries. And, I can tell…
13 Brilliant Tips for Running in Cold Weather
The time for running cold weather is finally here! And, it happened fast. All summer and most of fall we’ve been yearning to run in cooler…
6 Steps to Return to Running After Injury
Oh, the roller coaster ride that comes with running injuries and the return to running. I’ve been injured after partially tearing my hamstring for more…
How Your Period Affects Your Running
Hormone levels affect almost all we do: how we sleep, eat, drink, feel, and run. Yet, little is really known about how your period affects…
The Mother Runners Coaching Now Available!
I’m ecstatic to announce that The Mother Runners is joining forces with Laura Norris Running to provide individualized coaching services specifically designed for mother runner…