Running while pregnant is possible! And many pregnant runners do it with a secret weapon—a belly band for runners. A belly band (also called a maternity belt or pregnancy support belt) helps support your pregnant tummy and relieve pressure as you run. It also helps support your low back which often hurts pregnant women because … Read more
We run to keep us young but running can make you look old. All that hard work in the sun adds stress to your body and can add years to your face in what is known as runner’s face. What is runner’s face? If you haven’t heard the term, you’ve likely seen it. It is … Read more
UPDATED April 22, 2022: I wrote this post a year ago, and now I’m revisiting it. Why? Because I’ve had to take so many breaks over the past 2.5 years from running that I am constantly asking myself: how long does it take to lose running fitness? Subsequently, I’ve had a lot of mother runners ask … Read more
I’ve written about how to run with your kids, how to run with your baby in a stroller, and now it’s time to include another family member: how to run with your dog! (And come to think of it, running with your dog isn’t too unlike running with your kids: bring treats, take breaks, throw … Read more
I’ve written a lot about how to run with a stroller but what about when your kids get older? Then it’s time to talk about how to teach your kid to run a bike while you run. Having your child ride a bike next to you on your runs is a wonderful bonding activity and … Read more
One of the biggest obstacles for mother runners is getting enough sleep and having time to run. Most of us wake up early before the rest of our families to run, which means we get less sleep. And often, our nights’ sleep is interrupted. So, running on no sleep? Should we do it? Honestly, running … Read more
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