The story of professional marathoner “Speedy” Beatie Deutsch is nothing short of remar

Nothing can torch your running motivation quite like a pandemic. While many people worldwi

I’m ecstatic to announce that The Mother Runners is joining forces with Laura Norris

Mother runners, meet your September Mother Runner of the Month (& GRANDmother Runner o

One of the best things about having a baby is yes, the actual new human, but ALSO all the

Should you get a running coach? ⁠A couple of years ago I was running with my much faster

There are so many things not do say to a mother runner. But people say them anyway. For so

Mother runners, I’ve been around the block probably several thousand times. By that, I m

Kerri Maess, our August Mother Runner of the Month, started running about 9 years ago wit

Stress: being subject to pressure or tension. As moms, we are very familiar with stress. I

Here it is: the holy grail of game-changing running habits. These simple yet effective run

The other week I had an onslaught of mother runners randomly asking me on Instagram how th

PART I: When I run, I like to imagine that I glide effortlessly across the ground like Sha

Editor’s note: The fight against prejudice and racism is a long one that starts with

How do you become a runner? It’s pretty easy, really. Find a friend. If you ask pretty m

Baby, it’s hot outside. And you’re running. You’re awesome, Mother Runners! If you

I’m no beginner runner: I started running when I was a mere 6-years-old. I ran cross

It’s safe to say July’s Mother Runner of the Month, Laura Filla, has found her

It can be exhausting to be a runner without even running at all. There are so many “runn

Mother runners don’t have a lot of time to waste. But many of us have been wasting our t

Badass. Amazing. Strong. Godsend. These are just some of the words used to describe this m

This year my worst fear as a runner was realized: I succumbed to a running injury that has

As the COVID-19 pandemic has turned schedules upside down, the impact on mothers has been

Every runner should be doing a long run. Even if you’re just training for a 5k, you

I like to mix up what’s going on and into my head on my runs depending on my mood and th

For years I struggled with what I call “dead legs,” legs that felt like they h

Chelsea Mae Plummer over at Mae’s Menu asked me to write a guest post for fellow mot

We’ve all been there. You go for a run, everything feels fine—and then you wake up wit

This month’s Mother Runner of the Month, Kristin Partenza, comes with a big lesson t

I remember the first time I met Connie Dickey. I had just crossed the finish line of the K

You know what every new mom has in common? A desire to lose the baby weight fast! There ar

We are in trying times, to say the least. Because of the coronavirus, every part of our li

Guess what? Running with a stroller is good for you and your kids! By exercising and getti

Now that you’ve stocked up on groceries, mentally prepared for the kids being home for s

The other week I was featured in a TV news story where there was a video of me running. Wh

Ah, the lies we mother runners tell ourselves. We often tell ourselves that our bodies are

“She glows even without her hair.” Those are words from the nominator of this

One of the main perks of running is its spontaneous nature. No need to prepare, just put o

Hmmm, what’s for dinner? This is a question that daunts me every day–even more

Celeste Goodson is dramatically changing the way women, particularly mother runners, are r

There are so many wonderful things that come with becoming a mom: Not being able to go for

Katie Middleton, our March Mother Runner of the Month, has a run streak of 1,300 days. Her

Recently I interviewed mother runner, Alyssa Bloomquist, about how she qualified for the

If we Mother Runners have one thing in common—it’s our struggles with finding time to

  Talk to this month’s Mother Runner of the Month, Jamie Deitrick, for two minu

This guest post is brought to you by mother (ultra) runner Andrea Brambila of metconsandmi

  Neely Gracey is a pro marathon runner for Adidas and a mother runner (mom to 18-mon

They say marriage is like a marathon. They are both long and require a lot of work. And, l

Yoga for runners is like eating vegetables. We know we should do it. We know it is good fo

It’s clear that Alyssa Bloomquist, a speech pathologist in Greeneville, SC,  is a r

It’s kind of impossible to not be inspired and amazed by this month’s Mother R

What’s harder than crawling under barbed wire and swinging from rope to rope? Being a mo

  Rebecca Weinand is a step-mother of two, a health and wellness coach, and an elite

This guest post is brought to you by strength and running coach, Caroline Geoghegan of run

Sarah Brown was one of the top milers in the U.S. and, until earlier this year, ran profes

Jen T. Scott, registered dietitian nutritionist in Beaverton, Oregon, shares an extremely

Hey there, Mother Runners! I’m pumped to introduce a new fun thing I’m doing

Mother Runners know that none of the barriers to exercise have been as steep as the ones p

It can be a vicious cycle—that menstrual cycle. It makes you feel sluggish and tired, cr

It’s marathon taper time and you’re feeling cranky, tired, and sore. You’re running

The time for running cold weather is finally here! And, it happened fast. All summer and

I’m very excited to share this guest post by Erica Hopper, mom, sub-3 hour marathon,

Mamas, stop looking. Here are the best jogging strollers for mother runners on the market.

Let’s talk race-day nutrition. And who better to talk with than sports nutrition leg

Allie O’Rourke of Petaluma, California is our October Mother Runner of the Month! An

If you want someone to hold you accountable for a run, call Carlene Steenekamp. This mothe

When I was in my first trimester with my first child, my husband ran the Leadville 100 ult

Did you know that running postpartum can give you a competitive edge? In 2007, Paula Radcl

Mother runners have been keeping secrets. Hiding things behind closed doors and kitchen ca

This mind trick will help you beat mom guilt. Ever since I became a mom I struggled with m

I get it. Our run time is supposed to be our carefree time. But we can’t be so caref

If you’re a female endurance athlete, you could have an iron deficiency. About one i

Running with a stroller is difficult to say the least. Often when I’m pushing the d

Let’s face it, trying to get away for running while breastfeeding is no easy feat. B

The struggle to keep my running motivation going has never been more real than as a Mother

We all know that there are a lot of health benefits of running. It’s good for your heart

We Mother Runners don’t want many things. But we do want to be able to have our choi

Where can I find a running bra that supports my new post-partum chest? How can I keep up m

We all want to run faster. But SHOCKER!, to get faster doesn’t always require running fa