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The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins

The Mother Runners I Whitney Heins

This podcast features in-depth and fun interviews with mother runners (aka moms who run). Some names you may recognize, and some you may not. Every single mother runner has an incredible story regardless of how far or fast they run. Embedded in each story are chapters of strength, hope, and overcoming. This podcast exists because we need to hear each other"s stories to not only lift each other up, but learn, grow, and be inspired. This podcast will motivate and entertain you--while on the run, in

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50:46

Hormone Health & Runners: Emily Knight's Healing Journey

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/07/30

Send us a text This is an important episode! We dive into the crucial topic of hormone health and its profound impact on women's wellness. We learn so much from running & strength coach Emily Knight personal journey through hormone healing after battling hypothalamic amenorrhea, a condition often caused by stress and overtraining. Emily shares her insights on balancing rigorous training with maintaining healthy hormone levels, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body and...

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70:43

Feeling Like You Lost Yourself in Motherhood

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2025/07/23

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about something only moms can really understand—feeling like we lost ourselves in motherhood. We share our personal experiences of what it looked like for us in feeling disconnected to who we once were and our journey back to that (that some of us are still on). We also talk about the constant tug-of-war between personal identity and societal expectations, and the importance of community and connection among mothers. Our conversation highlig...

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68:56

Our TOP MARATHON Advice for First-Timers

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2025/07/16

Send us a text This one is for the first-timers—but really for anyone who wants to take on the marathon distance & feel like they nailed it (well, the best they can…). On this episode, we give our top marathon advice for first-timers but it’s really lessons and tips that can benefit any runner. We share lessons, experiences, and mistakes to avoid. As with most episodes, we start with a tangent (this one about aging), and then venture into marathon-related topics such as fueling tips...

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70:11

Managing Marriage & Marathon Training

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2025/07/09

Send us a text This one was some serious girl talk—a little bit of over-sharing, perhaps, and some venting: We talk about a challenge a lot of mother runners face but don’t really talk about: how to manage your marriage while training for a marathon. In this episode, we openly discuss the complexities of balancing marathon training with our relationships to our husbands—exploring how to find the time and energy to maintain intimacy while managing the demands of family life and training....

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63:00

Surviving SUMMER RUNNING (& a Love Island Tangent)

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/07/02

Send us a text In this episode of the Miles With Moms Podcast, the four of us reunited after a hiatus (summer schedules are hard) to chat about summer running, including our tips & experiences. We start off with a big tangent on the show Love Island in which Olivia talks about the need for filth in a mom’s life (ha!). And discuss Tricia’s experience pacing a friend running a 200-miler in Tahoe—and her odd injury. We then get into all things summer running including hydration, ...

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Creating Safe Sports Environments for Kids with Dr....

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/06/25

Send us a text Today, we have guest Dr. Leah Avery; a mother runner, physical therapist, & former competitive swimmer who was abused by her high school coach. Leah bravely shares her story & offers advice for us parents on how to create a safe environment for our kids involved in sports. We also discuss what parents can do to ensure our children don’t place too much of their identity in their sport. Leah also talks about the powerful role running played in her recovery. At the start, ...

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100:02

Heart Rate Training: EVERYTHING You Want to Know

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/06/18

Send us a text Just as things really heat up this summer, we are sharing everything you need to know about Heart Rate Training, an important tool for runners including in the summer heat! (This episode first aired on our Patreon. It is an example of the bonus content you will receive when you sign-up to our Patreon -- http://www.patreon.com/mileswithmomspodcast ). In this episode, Olivia & Shanna talk to their coach Arturs Bareikis (Coach B) about Heart Rate Training, his method of traini...

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The BANTER Episode

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2025/06/11

Send us a text You know—Iife is busy and we haven’t had a chance for all four of us to talk and catch up. So that’s what this episode is! We just banter about whatever and cannot be held responsible for what comes out of our mouths. We discuss our experiences during summer break, the challenges of parenting and managing kids' sports, and the competitive nature that often arises in youth sports—hopefully, highlighting the lighter side of parenting amidst the chaos. There may be som...

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50:10

JEN HUGHES: Military Mom & Elite Masters Marathoner...

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/06/04

Send us a text In this episode of the Miles With Moms Podcast, we are so honored to interview Jen Hughes (@jenhughes56 on Instagram). Jen is a remarkable woman who has overcome significant challenges in her life. Jen shares her journey from a life-changing car accident that left her in a wheelchair to becoming a competitive runner and enlisting in the military at the age of 45, being the oldest person to enlist. Throughout our conversation, Jen emphasizes the importance of resilie...

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61:36

TESS CHUPINSKY: Empowering Yourself as a MOM

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/05/28

Send us a text This week marks our last installment of our special Mother’s Day episodes where we are interviewing amazing moms. Today we chat with Tess Chupinsky (@tesschupisky on Instagram), an entrepreneur/founder of @therunmylifejournal, homeschooling mom of 5, foster mom, and marathoner. Tess shares her experiences with running during pregnancy, the transformative power of journaling for mental health, and how she balances family life with training. She also discusses her journey i...

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ELIZABETH ROPP: Finding the Joy of Running Later in Life

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2025/05/21

Send us a text (We wanted to call this the Snail Trail episode--you will have to listen to find out why...) But ok! THIS WEEK on the Miles with Moms podcast we were so honored to have Elizabeth Ropp, a pediatrician and homeschooling mom of 6, as our guest as we continue featuring fellow mother runners all month long to celebrate Mother’s Day. Elizabeth is a 40-year-old mom who started running a little over two years ago after baby six as a means to battle postpartum anxiety and depression. Sh...

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75:39

Natalie Mitchell: Running with All Her Heart

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2025/05/14

Send us a text This week we are so honored to have Natalie Mitchell as our guest as we continue featuring fellow mother runners all month long to celebrate Mother’s Day. Natalie is one of those people who is just a bright shining light, filling any space around her with positivity. Her heart is so pure and her perspective so moving. We think you are going to just love our conversation with her. In this episode, some topics we chat about: -AGING IS A MINDSET. Natalie, who is 52, is going over ...

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The True Recipe for Longevity in Running: Kayleigh...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text This episode kicks off something fun we are doing for May (the month of Mother’s Day)—we are featuring fellow mother runners to shed light on their journey, insights, and how they “make it work.” Our first feature is of Kayleigh Schwartz Hendricks, an athlete that Whitney has coached for three years. Kayleigh is a pediatric nurse practitioner who works in the pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant unit at the University of Michigan. She is also an adjunc...

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Why I NEEDED Running in My Life -- Francesca Barbetta

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2025/04/30

Send us a text “We had been in and out the hospital so many times and thank God for my mom's my rock. She's my best friend. She was with me through everything. So she knew that I needed to start running again for like my own mental sanity.” This week we feature Francesca Barbetta ( @5ammommyrunner on Instagram) because she is truly inspiring. And while her accomplishments & day-to-day commitment are so inspiring as a mother runner, it’s what she has overcome that is arguably t...

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The Secrets of Getting FASTER after 40!

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2025/04/23

Send us a text This week we are doing something extra special. We have two special guests Polly Cunes (@mommytosubthree) and Michelle Baxter (@therunnersplate) to talk about getting FASTER as a MASTERS runner. They share what they changed to keep feeling good and nabbing those PRs. Polly has been slaying her PRs at the age of 41 including a 2:43 marathon and a 1:18 half. Michelle has PRed in 5 distances at the age of 41 including an 18:20 5k and a 2:56 marathon. Meanwhile, your over-40 ...

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70:33

Leaning Into Chasing Goals as a MOM

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2025/04/16

Send us a text In this episode, Shanna & Olivia catch us up on their training which leads them into an inspiring conversation about chasing goals as a mom. Olivia never thought she would be chasing sub-3 hour marathon times as a mom. In fact, she talks about how she still struggles to see the paces she is hitting. And Shanna discusses what it's like to compete on the track as a mom among a sea of college runners. Both highlight the importance of believing in yourself and knowing tha...

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61:50

REAL TALK: When We Felt "NORMAL" Running After Having...

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2025/04/09

Send us a text In this episode, we (Olivia, Tricia & Whitney) answer a question we’ve been asked often by listeners: what it was REALLY like for us to return to running postpartum and when we finally felt NORMAL running after having a baby. (Shanna could not make it today—we missed you Shanna!)…. SPOILER ALERT: None of us had a BOUNCE BACK story to share. In fact, quite the opposite. -We talk about the impacts beyond the physical changes recovering from pregnancy including sleep dep...

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Our Top Mother Runner Hacks (for Mom Life)

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2025/04/02

Send us a text Welcome to Season 2 of the Miles with Moms podcast! In this episode, we share our “mother runner hacks” for making our mom lives easier. These hacks help with: -Keeping the house clean -Post-run recovery -Fitting in strength training -Meal prep -Treadmill running with small kids around, and -Making your kids self-sufficient (the gift that keeps on giving!) We also catch up since we have been on a short break between seasons, chat about an annoying Instagram comment ...

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48:40

Listener Questions & Our Advice

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2025/03/19

Send us a text For this fun episode, Tricia, Olivia, Shanna, & Whitney answer a wide array of listener questions sharing our advice & experiences. Some questions we covered: -at what age do you stop doing stroller runs with your kids? -how do you push past your mental barrier in a race? -what is harder? breastfeeding or training for a marathon? -where to stash your energy gels during a marathon? -& what's up with pooping in a marathon? Tricia also shares how she is woefully unprep...

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60:11

Our Running Hot Takes

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2025/03/12

Send us a text In this episode, we (Whitney, Shanna & Olivia -- we missed you, Tricia!) share our running hot takes. Some of many: Running is NOT self-care. The running culture can be TOXIC. Strava is RUINING RUNNING. Downhill races need an *. & MARATHONS are OVERRATED. We also share our usual shout-out and banter. We would love to hear your thoughts on our hot takes as well as your own! Connect with us on Instagram @mileswithmomspodcast! And get more on our Patreon at Patreon.c...

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