Miles with Moms

By: Miles with Moms
  • Summary

  • This is a podcast for moms who run, by moms who run. Our goal with this podcast is for mother runners everywhere to never have to run alone–or feel alone in their mom life struggles or journey to accomplishing BIG GOALS–because guess what? Taking time to take care of yourself and to chase big goals as a mom is not only OK–it is AWESOME! For you and the lessons you’re teaching your kids.



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Episodes
  • BONUS EPISODE: MOTHER RUNNER SPOTLIGHT, ALYSE GILLIVER!
    Nov 22 2024

    In our inaugural BONUS episode where we spotlight amazing mother runners, we are celebrating the awesomeness of Alyse Gilliver, an incredible mother runner.

    Alyse, @aleebreemcgee_run on Instagram, is a mom to three littles (6 and below). She's also a pediatric oncology nurse. She fell back into love with running after having her third and quickly made huge strides--most recently running a 2:48 marathon this October--shaving about 16 minutes in the past year!

    Alyse shares how she balances being a mom, working, and training--and how she holds onto joy in training while also being goal-oriented. Her outlook on being a mother runner is as inspiring as it is refreshing. And we feel certain, you will love listening to her journey and approach to running and MOMLIFE.

    Please enjoy our talk with Alyse!


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Mother Runner Community
    06:03 Training Evolution and Marathon Experiences
    11:57 Mental Strategies for Training and Racing
    17:57 Challenges of Long Runs and Motherhood
    25:31 Training Routines and Flexibility
    30:49 Communication and Support in Family Dynamics
    36:51 Future Aspirations and Upcoming Races
    41:55 Mental Strategies for Racing Success
    50:56 The Marathon Experience: Balancing Goals and Reality

    About your hosts:

    • Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. Coming out of a 5-year injury cycle which included a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon, she is training to run faster as a master’s athlete. IG: @themotherrunners.
    • Shanna Birchett is a mom of 6 kids under 8, including twins. She returned to running in 2021 after an 11-year break, running most recently a 2:44 marathon in the summer of 2024. She is the co-founder of Endure 365 running, endure365.com, which offers heart rate-based training plans. IG: @motherhood_running.
    • Tricia DeNardis is a mom to 3 young kids and a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. After running 10 marathons, Tricia completed her first 50k in the fall of 2024, and is now hooked! IG: @burpeesandburpcloths.
    • Olivia Garcia is a mom of 2 young kids, who used to work as a paramedic. She fell in love with running in 2019, despite surviving a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. She’s since cut more than an hour off her marathon time and gunning to break 3 hours. IG: ...
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Running Postpartum: Our Mistakes, Lessons, & Expertise
    Nov 20 2024

    Running after having a baby is HARD--& is so different for each pregnancy. In this episode, we unpack our experiences with running postpartum, including the mistakes we made because we had a lack of knowledge related to pelvic floor health. We discuss how we felt, when we felt "normal", and things we would have done differently. We also discuss the role sleep deprivation and hormones can play!

    Tricia, a doctor of physical therapy with an emphasis on postnatal care, answers our listeners' questions related to running postpartum including how to return to run, how to stop leaking, whether you can run with diastasis recti, and more. Tricia also busts myths related to running after having a baby.

    Whitney shares her advice as a running coach who coaches postpartum runners, including how she would train a postpartum runner for a marathon.

    Our main message to all mother runners coming back after having a baby is that each postpartum journey is different. Do not compare yours to another! Also, see a pelvic floor physical therapist!! You can find one here:
    https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator

    We also give a Shout-Out to our Mother Runner of the Week, Francesca @5ammommyrunner on Instagram!

    Chapters

    00:00 Welcome to Miles with Moms Podcast
    01:00 Introduction to Postpartum Running
    03:01 Mother Runner Shout Out: Francesca's Journey
    06:00 Diverse Experiences of Postpartum Running
    09:00 The Importance of Recovery and Rehabilitation
    11:59 Navigating Postpartum Challenges
    15:02 Lessons Learned from Personal Experiences
    16:03 Postpartum Running Experiences
    19:59 Pelvic Floor Awareness and Health
    21:55 Misconceptions About Diastasis Recti
    25:49 Returning to Running Postpartum
    31:14 The Importance of Sleep in Recovery
    42:06 Postpartum Running: Getting Back on Track
    43:47 Understanding Individual Recovery Times
    44:44 Navigating the Postpartum Journey
    49:39 Individualized Training Plans for Postpartum Runners
    54:18 The Long View: Longevity in Running
    56:34 Embracing the Postpartum Experience
    01:00:42 Community and Support in Motherhood

    About your hosts:

    • Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. Coming out of a 5-year injury cycle which included a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon, she is training to run faster as a master’s athlete. IG: @themotherrunners.
    • Shanna Birchett is a mom of 6 kids under 8, including twins. She returned to running in 2021 after an 11-year break, running most recently a 2:44 marathon in the summer of 2024. She is the co-founder of Endure 365 running, endure365.com, which offers heart rate-based training plans. IG: @motherhood_running.
    • Tricia DeNardis is a mom to 3 young kids and a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. After running 10 marathons, Tricia completed her first 50k in the fall of 2024, and is now hooked! IG: @burpeesandburpcloths.
    • Olivia Garcia is a mom of 2 young kids, who used to work as a paramedic. She fell in love with running in 2019, despite surviving a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. She’s since cut more than an hour off her marathon time and gunning to break 3 hours. IG: ...
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Our Top Fueling FAILS & Tips
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode we chat about the importance of fueling for runners and share personal stories of their fueling fails and go-tos.

    We share some humorous stories about their experiences with nutrition and food choices as runners & discuss the challenges of pre-workout nutrition, the importance of breakfast for long runs, and their personal race day rituals. The conversation highlights various nutrition strategies for runners, focusing on pre-race fueling, the use of gels and electrolytes during runs, the role of caffeine in enhancing performance, and the importance of post-run recovery meals. We share our preferences, highlighting the significance of finding what works best for individual needs in endurance sports. We also talk about mental challenges faced by runners, and the importance of finding joy in the process.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts
    05:11 Celebrating Mother Runners: Tess Shipinski's Journey
    09:17 The Importance of Fueling for Runners
    14:06 Epic Fueling Fails: Learning from Mistakes
    19:10 The Perils of Pre-Workout Nutrition
    24:44 Breakfast Choices for Long Runs
    31:03 Race Day Rituals and Food Choices
    34:26 Fueling for Performance: Nutrition Strategies
    36:51 Gels and Electrolytes: Finding What Works
    39:31 Caffeine: The Secret Weapon for Endurance
    44:57 Post-Run Recovery: What to Eat After a Workout
    54:33 Fueling for Performance: The Importance of Nutrition
    57:18 Mental Toughness and Overcoming Past Struggles
    01:00:01 Finding Joy in Running: Personal Experiences and Wins
    01:05:21 Navigating Pressure and Expectations in Racing
    01:11:21 Community Support and Real Talk in Running

    Keywords

    running, fueling, mother runners, marathon, health, fitness, nutrition, personal stories, challenges, motivation, nutrition, running, pre-workout, breakfast, race day, marathon, food choices, digestive health, training, athletes, nutrition, running, gels, caffeine, recovery, endurance, hydration, marathon, performance, fueling, running, nutrition, mental toughness, performance, joy, racing, community, support, expectations, motherhood


    About your hosts:

    • Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. Coming out of a 5-year injury cycle which included a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon, she is training to run faster as a master’s athlete. IG: @themotherrunners.
    • Shanna Birchett is a mom of 6 kids under 8, including twins. She returned to running in 2021 after an 11-year break, running most recently a 2:44 marathon in the summer of 2024. She is the co-founder of Endure 365 running, endure365.com, which offers heart rate-based training plans. IG: @motherhood_running.
    • Tricia DeNardis is a mom to 3 young kids and a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. After running 10 marathons, Tricia completed her first 50k in the fall of 2024, and is now hooked! IG: @burpeesandburpcloths.
    • Olivia Garcia is a mom of 2 young kids, who used to work as a paramedic. She fell in love with running in 2019, despite surviving a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. She’s since cut more than an hour off her marathon time and gunning to break 3 hours. IG: ...
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    1 hr and 13 mins

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