Whitney 
When I was in my first trimester with my first child, my husband ran the Leadville 100 ultra-marathon. While he was lost in the woods (literally speaking), I passed the time trail running while pregnant—at probably an altitude of 11,000 feet. I mentioned this to Jake and he went kind of nuts—“Was the baby even … Read more
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 benefits of running start in the womb? That’s right, our running while pregnant benefits our babies even before they are born. It’s surprising—especially given the attitude society seems to have … Read more
Running with a jogging stroller is hard work! But it is worth it! By exercising and getting outside, you’re getting feel-good endorphins, spending quality time with your kids, and setting a positive example for a lifetime of good health. But running with a jogging stroller can quickly go awry if you aren’t prepared. Your baby … Read more
We all want to run faster. But SHOCKER!, to get faster doesn’t always require running fast or running more. Running drills are an effective way to run faster and improve proper running form. When I decided to try to qualify for the Olympic Trials in one shot, having to shave lots off my marathon time, … Read more
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 you after being injured for more than a year with my hamstring tear, it’s not fun. Related: Lessons learned from my running injury I wish we had a crystal ball … Read more
“The world would be a better place if there were more KCs in it.” Those are the words used to describe December’s Mother Runner of the Month, KC Metz. Hard to argue with that! KC of Westchester, New York, is a mother runner to two “super active” boys, 7 and 8, wife of … Read more
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 people who (and experiences that) have taught me something about running, and well, life. So, in David Letterman-style (remember him?), I’m sharing with you my Mother Runner Top Ten Posts for … Read more
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 can have a huge impact on your running performance. Take too many or too few breaths and you feel breathless and short your body of the fuel it needs. However, … Read more
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 them too low and you lose motivation. Set them too high and you also lose motivation and risk burnout, disappointment, and an imbalanced life. That happened to me last year … Read more
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 that come with this simple act. But that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t appreciate some little extras to make it a little more enjoyable and satisfying. That’s why I’ve polled the … Read more
‘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 to-do lists are getting long. Often the toughest time to fit in exercise for me during the holidays is when we travel up north to visit my family. My kids … Read more
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 weather. Now, it’s cold enough here in Tennessee for it to snow. And, now we’re facing the grim reality of how hard it is to get motivated when it’s cold … Read more
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