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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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EP. 5: CLAIRE BARTHOLIC: On Balancing Motherhood,...

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/11/17

Send us a text Claire Bartholic wasn’t always a runner but when she discovered her passion for running and health, she was able to cut more than an hour off her marathon time in a healthy, injury-free, and sustainable way. Claire shares with us how she was able to transform from casual runner to a sub-three hour marathoner by setting realistic fitness goals. Claire's story and tips will motivate you to chase your dreams while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Some topics we cover: · &nbs...

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EP 4: LAURA NORRIS: Unleashing the Science of Running...

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2025/11/10

Send us a text Join me as I delve into the world of running with Laura Norris, a passionate runner, running coach, and expert in the science of running. After discovering her love for running during her undergraduate studies, Laura dedicated her postgraduate studies and career to understanding how running impacts our bodies and minds. As a science writer and coach to over 500 runners, her insights have been featured by reputable outlets like Runner’s World and NPR. In this episode, Laur...

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EP. 3 DR. RACHEL TINIUS: Conquering Paralyzing...

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2025/11/03

Send us a text Rachel Tinius had the most perfect build to run a sub-3-hour marathon in Chicago. But the morning of the race, something was off. Her Garmin’s body battery read 8 percent. And the first few miles of the marathon felt like she was running 5k effort. Soon her entire body started cramping. She made it to the finish, deep in the pain cave, and really confused. She was so ready for that race. What happened? Rachel, an exercise scientist and mom of 4, reveals how her struggles were n...

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EP. 2: KEIRA D'AMATO Answers All Our Mother Runner...

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2025/10/27

Send us a text What didn’t Keira D’Amato and I talk about! From our most hated fruit to losing weight postpartum and mom guilt—we cover a lot. Truthfully, I could talk to Keira for hours—she is fun and a wealth of valuable insights for mother runners. This interview supplements Keira’s amazing new book called Don’t Call it a Comeback: What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Started Chasing Happiness. She shares how she was able to take that literal first step when she felt i...

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EP 1: AUDRA MCPARTLAND: Advocating for Your Health

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2025/10/20

Send us a text Audra McPartland, a dedicated runner and mother of four, PE teacher, and soon-to-be masters runner, was on fire running personal records in several distances going from a 23-minute 5K to sub-18, a 1:42 half marathon to 1:20, and a 3:42 marathon to 2:59. But then she started to not feel like herself. Her build up for the New York Marathon was full of fatigue and like she was running through quicksand. It took a lot of self-advocacy in the healthcare system for Audra to get...

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Ep 0: Introducing The Mother Runners Podcast

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/10/04

Send us a text This new 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 yo...

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FUELING for all STAGES of MOTHERRUNNER-HOOD with...

The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins ·

2025/09/24

Send us a text This was such a great episode! We chat with Megan Robinson, a registered sports dietitian nutritionist, about how to fuel for all stages of “motherrunnerhood” from pre-pregnancy to postpartum and into perimenopause. Megan shares her expertise on how to maintain energy availability, the significance of colorful plates, and the necessity of adequate protein intake. Our conversation also touches on the challenges of postpartum nutrition, the impact of hormonal changes during...

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61:26

The PROBLEM with trying to be PERFECT

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2025/09/17

Send us a text The gang is back with all 4 of us today! This was a fun one to start and then we got serious talking about our own experiences with perfectionism and what has helped us battle this pressure. We share humorous anecdotes about parenting and the challenges of maintaining a perfect image, while also emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection and authenticity. Our conversation delves into the subjective nature of perfection and how it affects mental health, ultimatel...

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How to Stay Motivated to RUN (& when to press PAUSE)

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2025/09/10

Send us a text Whew, what an episode. This week we take on a listener question about how we stay motivated to run. This is not your typical discussion about all the ways to force ourselves out the door. We discuss self-reflection and how to get to the root cause of feeling less enthused about running. And we give tips that have helped us if we decided we wanted to keep going or how we have decided to press pause. In fact, Shanna has shared she has decided to press pause on her marathon goals ...

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Reasons to NOT Run the Race You Paid & Trained For

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2025/09/03

Send us a text This episode features Olivia & Shanna unhinged. Well, sort of. They two talk about some unserious things like GOLF (well, non-serious for us) & pretty serious things like Shanna's decision to drop out of Chicago--& overall how to decide when to do a race, and when to NOT...and all the factors that go into that decision. The conversation also touches on how we can take running too seriously & course corrections for that. This pod is the closest thing to going on ...

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The Q & A Episode: Answering Listener Questions

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2025/08/27

Send us a text This episode is a special one. We answer our listeners’ questions which vary from what our favorite shoes are to how we handle mom guilt when leaving our kids to run (& have our partners watch them). Per usual, this episode begins with us catching up on our current status of mom life. Shanna and Olivia discuss how it feels being alone for the first time since becoming a mom with their kids now in school. And we go on a tangent about nursing and pumping, among other th...

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Recovery for Runners: What Works, What Doesn’t, &...

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2025/08/20

Send us a text In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we discuss recovery from running—what we do, what works, what doesn’t. Our conversation highlights the balance between personal well-being and the demands of motherhood. We talk about what recovery tools and supplements are worth it, the significance of fueling the body for optimal performance, and how you know if you are over-doing it. Our dialogue emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to training and recovery, highlighting...

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Picking the Right Race for Your Season of Motherhood...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss how to pick the right race and running goal for your season of motherhood. We share our personal experiences with this along with how to strike the right balance between betting on yourself vs. forcing something. We also share race day logistics as a mom including traveling with your kids, planning races while breastfeeding and more. We hope this episode is both entertaining and helpful! This podcast is proudly sponsored by CURE HYDRATION , del...

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How Our Childbirth Experiences Impact Our Running...

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2025/08/06

Send us a text In this episode, all four of us share our birth stories and how our experiences impact our running today. While we are all runners and moms, our childbirth experiences are all so different as is our relationships between giving birth and it impacting our running and mindset. We hope you find it helpful, inspiring, and of course—makes you laugh. Thanks for listening! THIS EPISODE IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY RELAY ACTIVE. Save 15% on these cute & comfortable running clothes...

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Hormone Health & Runners: Emily Knight's Healing Journey

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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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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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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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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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Surviving SUMMER RUNNING (& a Love Island Tangent)

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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....

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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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