Stress: being subject to pressure or tension. As moms, we are very familiar with stress. It can bubble up with our never-ending to-do list, behavioral issues with our kids, or never-ending wake-ups when we were planning to run early. The list goes on. But stress is an
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Here it is: the holy grail of game-changing running habits. These simple yet effective running hacks have helped mother runners worldwide stay injury-free, motivated, energized, and run faster. While these running tips cover the spectrum of self-care from nutrition to recovery, they have one thing in
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The other week I had an onslaught of mother runners randomly asking me on Instagram how they could stop leaking while running. I realized this is a common problem among mother runners that need to be practically addressed. Research shows that one in three women leak
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Baby, it’s hot outside. And you’re running. You’re awesome, Mother Runners! If you’re like me, you can fall into the trap of thinking your paces running in heat should be the same as those on a cool autumn day. Think again. I remember one incredibly hot summer day
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For years I struggled with what I call "dead legs," legs that felt like they had no bounce, just dragging around on the floor. Turns out the problem was that I wasn't properly refueling post-run. After hours of running, I'd come home and maybe eat
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Chelsea Mae Plummer over at Mae's Menu asked me to write a guest post for fellow mother runners. (If you haven't checked out Chelsea's site, you should, as it is full of easy-to-make and delicious meals and snacks for runners! These no-bake date energy balls
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We’ve all been there. You go for a run, everything feels fine—and then you wake up with a weird ache somewhere in your body. It may be under your knee cap or in your hamstring or in the arch of your foot. And, if you’re
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We are in trying times, to say the least. Because of the coronavirus, every part of our lives has been affected--from how we eat, who we spend time with, what we spend our money on, where our kids go to school, and how we work.
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Guess what? Running with a stroller is good for you and your kids! By exercising and getting outside, you're getting a double-whammy of feel-good endorphins while setting a positive example for your kids. But running with a stroller can easily go awry if you aren't
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Now that you’ve stocked up on groceries, mentally prepared for the kids being home for several weeks, coveted the world’s last toilet paper rolls, and had your race canceled—now what?? Running and parenting during this pandemic, you need to take extra good care of yourself (and
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Ah, the lies we mother runners tell ourselves. We often tell ourselves that our bodies are too broken or exhausted to do anything more than what is already demanded of us. But those thoughts are not only false; they're also self-limiting. Just look at Andi
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One of the main perks of running is its spontaneous nature. No need to prepare, just put on your shoes and go. But that’s not the case when you become a mom. As a “mother runner,” running is no longer spur-of-the-moment. Other people are depending
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