Whitney 
Massage guns for runners are all the rage these days with the Theragun being the cream of the crop. But are massage guns worth the money? Can massage guns really help your running? When massage therapists, physical therapists, and my chiropractor started using them on me, I started paying attention—maybe massage guns could be worth … Read more
A couple of years ago I was in a doctor’s office getting blood test results when the nurse practitioner looked at me and said, “You’ll always battle imbalanced hormones as long as you’re running as much as you do. A human is not meant to run like that.” I was miffed. Yet, another health professional … Read more
One of the major perks of running and marathon training is getting to eat. A lot. But not eating right and not eating enough can torpedo your marathon training. With all this talk of gels, GUs, gut training, fasted running, depleted state running…marathon fueling can get pretty complicated. Related: How to Train Your Gut to … Read more
Training for a marathon and being in a marriage have a lot in common. They both require a lot of work, grit, and commitment. And let’s face it. Marathon training is hard—even for people with no kids and lots of time. So, for time-poor parents, it can be nearly impossible. When we became parents, some of … Read more
I’ve seen it time and again, mother runners suffering from low iron. It’s really common among female endurance athletes. In fact, one study found that it impacts about half of them. The issue is becoming more well-known, thankfully. But a lot of runners are suffering from poor performance, fatigue, and other symptoms due to an iron … Read more
Summer is already here and for a lot of moms that means less time for running because, well, YOUR KIDS ARE HOME ALL THE TIME! Many mother runners have mastered how to find time to run when their kids are with them 24/7 due to the pandemic while others are starting to panic. But don’t worry. … Read more
Here are two common scenarios for runners: you run a race and YOU DO AWESOME! You’re hungry to get another personal best! OR, you run a race and YOU DO AWFUL. It’s time for retribution! Either scenario does not include a planned break from running. The runners go right back into training. But that is … Read more
Until a couple of years ago when I started to take my training more seriously, I ran without a watch. I had no data. No idea of my pace or distance. But I listened to my body. As a result, I ran strictly based on feel because the purpose behind the runs was simple: They … Read more
Friends, I’ve been running most my life (since I was 6 years old) but I have had to learn how to start running many times—especially recently. First, it was the two beautiful children I had. Then, once I aced postpartum running, it was a torn hamstring that required about a year and half of rehabilitation. … Read more
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
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know—I’ve been forced to take a lot of unplanned breaks over the past year and a half. And I constantly find myself asking the question: how long does it take to lose running fitness? Subsequently, I’ve had a lot of mother runners ask me that same question … Read more
Running in the morning is a saving grace for most mother runners. It most often is the only way we can ensure we get our run in before the day’s chaos sets in. However, many moms struggle with how to become a morning runner. There are still barriers to getting out the door early. For … Read more
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