Sarah Brown was one of the top milers in the U.S. and, until earlier this year, ran professionally for New Balance. But you may know Sarah as the focus of the documentary debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and aired as an ESPNW series, called
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Mother Runners know that none of the barriers to exercise have been as steep as the ones present in parenthood—demanding schedules, sleepless nights, illness, feedings, separation anxiety, the list goes on. Before becoming a mom, it was just me and my willpower. But now, other human
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We are all real runners… …regardless of how much we run, how far, or how fast. But it’s much easier to tell that to others than to believe it for ourselves. Why? Because of Imposter Syndrome. Those with Imposter Syndrome doubt accomplishments as real successes and
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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
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Did you know that running postpartum can give you a competitive edge? In 2007, Paula Radcliffe won the New York City Marathon—NINE months after having a baby. In 2011, Kara Goucher ran a personal best in the Boston Marathon, placing fifth, less than SEVEN months after having
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This mind trick will help you shed mom guilt. Ever since I became a mom I struggled with mom guilt. Anytime I did something that wasn’t 100% with my kids or for them, mom guilt would come rushing in and I'd believe I was a horrible
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I get it. Our run time is supposed to be our carefree time. But we can't be so carefree that we risk our safety. So, why a refresher in safety tips for runners now? Because the other morning near where this photo was taken a
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Running with a stroller is difficult to say the least. Often when I'm pushing the double BOB stroller up a hill, I hear my daughter taunt "Mom, are you even running right now?" Yes, yes I am, sweetheart. But the workout is no joke. In fact, studies
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Let's face it, trying to get away to exercise while breastfeeding is no easy feat. Because, know what breastfeeding babies don’t seem to mind? Sweaty boobs! Know what they do mind? A mama who isn’t around to feed them whenever they want because she’s out
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