I’m no beginner runner: I started running when I was a mere 6-years-old. I ran cross country and track in high school, and ran my first marathon in college. Needless to say, I’ve, uh, been around the block a couple of million times. Still, when I decided to start getting more serious with my running … Read more
It’s safe to say July’s Mother Runner of the Month, Laura Filla, has found her passion: The St. Louis mom has run through her most recent pregnancy, became certified as an RRCA running coach, and volunteers as an assistant coach with Girls on the Run. She’s also pursuing a degree in exercise science. Laura fell … Read more
It can be exhausting to be a runner without even running at all. There are so many “running hacks” that people swear will make you run faster and keep you from being injured. Yoga. Pilates. Strength training. The list goes on. It can be overwhelming what “extras” you should spend your time on. While injured, … Read more
Mother runners don’t have a lot of time to waste. But many of us have been wasting our time on popular running tips that we think are helping us but are doing nothing—or worse, hurting us. The truth is, the sport of running has been around for a long time which means common running tips … Read more
Badass. Amazing. Strong. Godsend. These are just some of the words used to describe this month’s Mother Runner of the Month, Maleah Pinyan. Maleah is a mom to two kiddos (2 and 4) living in North Carolina. She works full-time as a caseworker for food stamps and Medicaid eligibility.m Oh, and she is a full-time … Read more
This year my worst fear as a runner was realized: I succumbed to a running injury that has taken me out from the sport for an undetermined amount of time. How did I get here? By literally running away from biggest fear—taking time off from running due to a running injury. But while I’ve been … Read more