Welcome to The Mother Runners
I’m Whitney Heins, the founder of The Mother Runners, a VDOT-O2 certified running coach, 2:54 marathoner, 1:20 half-marathoner, freelance writer, a former award-winning TV news journalist…and most importantly, a mom of two beautiful, crazy kids. I’ve been featured in Runner’s World, The Huffington Post, US News and World Report, and more. I’m thrilled to share all I learn with you so you can be your best selves on and off the roads. After all, running makes us better mothers, and vice versa.
Running is such an individual sport but when you become a mother, it can require a whole team of people and major schedule finessing to help you get out the door. It can require countless times of crying babies being pulled off you and pre-pre-dawn wake-ups to ensure it happens before the day’s craziness sets in.
At The Mother Runners, you’ll find information for all things at the intersection of running and motherhood brought to you by my personal experiences and research, and conversations with other Mother Runners and experts.
The Passionate Runner Podcast
I have the pure pleasure of hosting a podcast ABOUT RUNNING for RunnerClick called The Passionate Runner podcast. On the podcast, I speak with experts and running pros to share insider knowledge and inspiration so you can run your best and BE your best in the time that you have.
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8 Best Electrolyte Drinks for Runners
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Elevated Liver Enzymes & Other Biomarkers Affected by Running
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Motherhood Running
Why Do I Get a Side Stitch When I Run?
This article is brought to you by the neighbor kids who practically live at our…
Is the Celsius Drink Good or Bad for You?
I stopped having a Celsius drink every day. Why? Let me explain… When my husband…
20+ Easy Snacks for Runners
Snacks are my downfall. I don’t plan ahead well and then end up eating a…
Elevated Liver Enzymes & Other Biomarkers Affected by Running
I get bloodwork done every six months. I feel the healthiest every in my life….
7 Best Running Strollers of 2023
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Best Running Books to Read This Summer
Three running books from highly respected elite female distance runners have been released this year….
Run Training
Why Do I Get a Side Stitch When I Run?
This article is brought to you by the neighbor kids who practically live at our…
Is the Celsius Drink Good or Bad for You?
I stopped having a Celsius drink every day. Why? Let me explain… When my husband…
20+ Easy Snacks for Runners
Snacks are my downfall. I don’t plan ahead well and then end up eating a…
My Experience with Runner’s Knee Bursitis
I am writing this article as I just healed my knee bursitis, dodging a bullet…
8 Best Electrolyte Drinks for Runners
Most long-distance runners know that they need to fuel their long runs with energy gels….
Elevated Liver Enzymes & Other Biomarkers Affected by Running
I get bloodwork done every six months. I feel the healthiest every in my life….
Weather-Related Running Tips
8 Best Electrolyte Drinks for Runners
Most long-distance runners know that they need to fuel their long runs with energy gels….
Can You Go Running with Allergies?
Where I live Knoxville, Tennessee in a mountain valley, most everyone struggles with it—allergies. And…
10 Expert Tips for Running with Asthma
I am writing this article in hopes of trying to help runners like some of…
12 Must-Have Spring Running Gear
It’s finally that time of year most runners yearn for—spring running! The temps warm. The…
Best Running Rain Jackets of 2023
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How Do You Stay Motivated to Run in the Winter?
I have always loved running no matter the odds–however, my motivation to get out the…
Motivation
Best Running Books to Read This Summer
Three running books from highly respected elite female distance runners have been released this year….
New Year’s Resolutions Every Runner Should Have
Ahh, it’s almost the new year. This means so many of us are setting fitness…
How Do You Stay Motivated to Run in the Winter?
I have always loved running no matter the odds–however, my motivation to get out the…
How to Make Running a Habit in 2023
As the new year looms, many people want to try to make running a habit….
How to Fit in Exercise During the Holidays
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Often the toughest…
How to Get Over a Bad Race, According to a Sports Psych
Bad races happen. Bad races happen to good people—and good runners. Even when everything has…
Gear
7 Best Running Strollers of 2023
Looking to find the best running stroller for you is almost the same as trying…
Best Running Books to Read This Summer
Three running books from highly respected elite female distance runners have been released this year….
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Women Runners
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12 Must-Have Spring Running Gear
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Firefly Recovery Review: Does It Relieve Sore Muscles?
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Best Running Books to Read This Summer
Three running books from highly respected elite female distance runners have been released this year….
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Best Running Rain Jackets of 2023
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Super Shoes: Nike Alphafly Next% vs Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Review
Ahh, carbon fiber running shoes. So costly yet so game-changing. For runners wanting to nab…
9 Healthy Habits to Avoid Getting Sick This Winter
Next to injury, getting sick is a runner’s worst nightmare. And, unfortunately, as mother runners,…
How to Make Running a Habit in 2023
As the new year looms, many people want to try to make running a habit….
Mother Runner of the Month
Mother Runner of the Month: KC Metz
“The world would be a better place if there were more KCs in it.” …
Mother Runner of the Month: Donna Villavicencio
Meet our November Mother Runner of the Month Donna Villavicencio, and she will change your…
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…
(Grand) Mother Runner of the Month! Leslie Barrenal
Mother runners, meet your September Mother Runner of the Month (& GRANDmother Runner of the…
Mother Runner of the Month: Kerri Maess
Kerri Maess, our August Mother Runner of the Month, started running about 9 years ago with…
Mother Runner of the Month: Laura Filla
It’s safe to say July’s Mother Runner of the Month, Laura Filla, has found her…