Runner Moms

This episode's guest is Celina McMichael. She’s an accomplished runner with an impressive race resume, including Boston qualifying credentials. Even more incredible than her running history though is the fact that she has accomplished so much while battling an ongoing string of eschemic and mini strokes that have spanned the past 20 years. Celina joins this episode to share her story with the Runner Moms community, including how she has had to fight with the medical community time and again to be taken seriously. It’s a cautionary tale for us as women to always listen to our intuition and to advocate for ourselves when we know that something isn’t right. Connect with Celina:Instagram: @cmcmaineCheck out the Runner Moms Coffee Collection! The Coffee Collection is a celebration of our community and of your strength as a mom runner. The collection includes three unique roasts that were created in collaboration with a local roasterie that upholds the highest standards in coffee roasting and takes great care in where they source the beans for their roasts. The three roasts included in the Runner Moms collections are: Rise and Run: A light and warming roast to fuel your running journey. Sole Sisters: A smooth and inviting roast to enjoy with your best running friend. Strong as a Mother: A bold and complex roast. Just like you, momma. Shop now and read the full story behind our coffee collection, including sourcing details and producer stories on our website. A portion of all proceeds from the shop will be donated to provide shoes for youth in need.Shop the Runner Moms Coffee Collection: https://runnermoms.com/shop/Explore the Runner Moms recipes: https://runnermoms.com/recipes/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

The dreadmill. The hamster wheel. The treadmill. It’s the tool that most runners love to hate. But, for mom runners, it’s often the only outlet that we have available to run. Whether due to ice and snow in the winter or being home alone with small kiddos who won’t sit well in a running stroller, you may need to run on a treadmill to keep up with your running goals. But, let’s face it, treadmill miles aren’t always the same as outdoor miles.  Ludgina from TreadChic joins this episode of the Runner Moms podcast to help us reframe our mindset around the treadmill from one of drudgery to one of opportunity. If you haven’t yet followed along on one of Ludgina’s treadmill running workouts on YouTube, head over and check out her TreadChic channel. Her energy and excitement for treadmill running is infectious and she has a ton of awesome videos for all levels of runners. She’s here today to share some great, actionable tips for mom runners to get the most out of every treadmill run. Connect with Ludgina:Instagram: @treadchicFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/728841084698148 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/treadchicCheck out the Runner Moms Coffee Collection! The Coffee Collection is a celebration of our community and of your strength as a mom runner. The collection includes three unique roasts that were created in collaboration with a local roasterie that upholds the highest standards in coffee roasting and takes great care in where they source the beans for their roasts. The three roasts included in the Runner Moms collections are: Rise and Run: A light and warming roast to fuel your running journey. Sole Sisters: A smooth and inviting roast to enjoy with your best running friend. Strong as a Mother: A bold and complex roast. Just like you, momma. Shop now and read the full story behind our coffee collection, including sourcing details and producer stories on our website. A portion of all proceeds from the shop will be donated to provide shoes for youth in need.Shop the Runner Moms Coffee Collection: https://runnermoms.com/shop/Explore the Runner Moms recipes: https://runnermoms.com/recipes/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

If you’re currently struggling with body image issues, disordered eating or are feeling the weight of diet culture’s unrealistic standards, pause and consider how long you’re willing to continue that cycle. Look back on all of the years that you’ve struggled with it all. And how many more years lay ahead of you. Then, opt out. Obviously it’s not easy and it could take years and years of work but it’s a heck of a lot better than the alternative. It also means you’ll be opting into a lifestyle of respecting your body and fueling it properly. It means you’ll have more energy for running, for momming, for life. One route that many mom runners are pursuing on their path toward opting out of diet culture is intuitive eating. Kayla Fitzgerald, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor joins this episode to help us explore the principles of intuitive eating and how they may be of use to all of us runner moms. Kayla received a bachelors of science degree in Dietetics from Kansas State University and completed her Dietetic Internship at the Medical University of South Carolina where she worked as a Clinical Dietitian. She is now the co-owner of Nutrition Rites where she specializes in Intuitive Eating, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Sports, Allergies, and General Nutrition. In this episode, Kayla explores the principles of intuitive eating, offers actionable tips to help mom runners tune out the damaging messages of diet culture, provides crucial advice for helping our kids grow up as intuitive eaters and much more. Connect with Kayla:Instagram: @intuitive.athlete.nutritionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nutritionritesWebsite: https://www.nutritionrites.com/Check out the Runner Moms Coffee Collection! The Coffee Collection is a celebration of our community and of your strength as a mom runner. The collection includes three unique roasts that were created in collaboration with a local roasterie that upholds the highest standards in coffee roasting and takes great care in where they source the beans for their roasts. The three roasts included in the Runner Moms collections are: Rise and Run: A light and warming roast to fuel your running journey. Sole Sisters: A smooth and inviting roast to enjoy with your best running friend. Strong as a Mother: A bold and complex roast. Just like you, momma. Shop now and read the full story behind our coffee collection, including sourcing details and producer stories on our website. A portion of all proceeds from the shop will be donated to provide shoes for youth in need.Shop the Runner Moms Coffee Collection: https://runnermoms.com/shop/Explore the Runner Moms recipes: https://runnermoms.com/recipes/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

How much can one person endure and overcome? You're about to find out. Jennifer DiCiesare, this episode's guest, is an ultra distance runner who has overcome immense obstacles and trials in her life. She joins the show to share her story of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the near death experiences that she has experienced, and how returning to running has helped her to rise again and again. She also walks us through her journey of caring for her son who was born prematurely at 26 weeks, of discovering as an adult that she is autistic with ADHD, and so much more.The most amazing part of Jennifer's story is that, despite all of the struggles, setbacks and near death experiences that she has faced, and continues to face, Jennifer keeps pushing forward. And she isn’t just getting by. She has some amazing goals and aspirations. Listen along on her journey and soak up the inspiration as she shares how she has overcome so much and continues to charge forward on her amazing running and life goals. Connect with Jennifer: Website: https://intentionallyhealthyinc.comInstagram: @mommainthemountainsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntentionallyHealthyIncCheck out the Runner Moms Coffee Collection! The Coffee Collection is a celebration of our community and of your strength as a mom runner. The collection includes three unique roasts that were created in collaboration with a local roasterie that upholds the highest standards in coffee roasting and takes great care in where they source the beans for their roasts. The three roasts included in the Runner Moms collections are: Rise and Run: A light and warming roast to fuel your running journey. Sole Sisters: A smooth and inviting roast to enjoy with your best running friend. Strong as a Mother: A bold and complex roast. Just like you, momma. Shop now and read the full story behind our coffee collection, including sourcing details and producer stories on our website. A portion of all proceeds from the shop will be donated to provide shoes for youth in need.Shop the Runner Moms Coffee Collection: https://runnermoms.com/shop/Explore the Runner Moms recipes: https://runnermoms.com/recipes/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

Dominique King from Lean in With the Kings joins episode 15 to share her running story. She offers a ton of useful advice including tips for running with your partner, advice for connecting with the run, insight on the benefits of moving meditation and so much more. Here are the highlights:Dominique and her husband Ken now regularly run together. Their couple runs began after Ken asked to tag along on Dominique's runs as a way to spend more time together in their hectic lives. She offers useful tips for running with your partner and how to recruit a non-running spouse to join the sport. Safety is a top concern for female runners. Dominique runs primarily on isolated trails and has refined her strategy for running safely in remote areas. She offers actionable tips for staying safe, including the importance of letting someone know your running route. In addition to Ken, Dominique's top running companion is her dog Storm. She shares what it's like to run with a canine companion and gives advice for runners who may be thinking of finding a canine running companion. Dominique views running as a form of moving meditation. She discusses the benefits of using running to achieve mental clarity and how she has learned to carry the clarity that she achieves while running into other areas of her life. During the discussion, she references Episode 11 of the Runner Moms Podcast featuring Zuisei Goddard. Dominique ends her online posts with the tag line, Be Well. You are Worthy. She shares the meaning behind that phrase and also discusses her commitment to connecting with the run each time she hits the trails. Connect with Dominique:Website: https://www.leaninwiththekings.comFacebook: @leaninwiththekingsInstagram: @leaninwiththekingsTikTok: @leaninwiththekingsYouTube: Lean in With the KingsClubhouse: CoOwner/ The Runners LoungeTuesday @ 3pm ptSunday @ 9:30am ptThe Runner Moms Coffee Collection launched this week! The Coffee Collection is a celebration of our community and of your strength as a mom runner. The collection includes three unique roasts that were created in collaboration with a local roasterie that upholds the highest standards in coffee roasting and takes great care in where they source the beans for their roasts. The three roasts included in the Runner Moms collections are: Rise and Run: A light and warming roast to fuel your running journey. Sole Sisters: A smooth and inviting roast to enjoy with your best running friend. Strong as a Mother: A bold and complex roast. Just like you, momma. Shop now and read the full story behind our coffee collection, including sourcing details and producer stories on our website. A portion of all proceeds from the shop will be donated to provide shoes for youth in need.Shop the Runner Moms Coffee Collection: https://runnermoms.com/shop/Explore the Runner Moms recipes: https://runnermoms.com/recipes/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

This episode of the Runner Moms podcast features mom runner Theresa Inkley. She experienced a miscarriage a few years ago while training for a marathon and is here today to share her story of working through the grief of that loss. She discusses how running helped her through that difficult time and also talks through the importance of having a community of support around you. We also talk about the importance of normalizing conversations around miscarriage and postpartum depression to help moms break through the isolation and find the support they need. Although this is a tough conversation, it’s an important one to normalize and Theresa's story offers immense benefit to our community of moms. Connect with Theresa on Instagram: @redhairedrunningmomShop the Runner Moms StoreVisit the Runner Moms website: https://runnermoms.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

In this episode of the Runner Moms podcast, we explore trauma, healing and the importance of learning to trust our intuition. **Disclaimer: We dive into some heavy topics, so just a forewarning in case you typically listen to the show around your kiddos.**This episode's guest is Rebel, who discusses her journey of overcoming the trauma of rape. She shares her story of being raped six years ago and how running, therapy, and a solid support system helped her to emerge from that dark time in her life. Through an immense amount of hard work and a commitment to self-care, Rebel stands strong today and is serving as an inspiration to other women who have experienced trauma to also do the hard work of facing their experiences and healing from them. It’s a heavy episode, but it’s also a massively inspirational one that you don't want to miss. Connect with Rebel on Instagram: @rebel.runningShop the Runner Moms StoreVisit the Runner Moms website: https://runnermoms.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

Can you remember a time when you didn’t feel like you needed to lose a few pounds? If you can answer yes to that question, you’re one of the few lucky ones, because most women can’t. This episode explores several topics that come up regularly in the Runner Moms community: Body image, eating disorders and unhealthy relationships with food and fitness. These issues are, unfortunately, very pervasive in our society thanks to the traps and lies of diet culture.To explore these issues and provide useful and actionable advice to the Runner Moms community, Amy Harman joins the show as this episode's guest. Amy is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified eating disorder specialist. She has addressed body image issues at many professional conferences and community events and recently released a book titled, Perfectly Imperfect. The book explores many of the topics that are discussed in this episode and provides compassionate strategies to cultivate a positive body image.We as a community of runner moms can empower ourselves to escape the traps of diet culture and lead healthier and happier lives without worrying incessantly about the appearance of our bodies. We can also choose to view fitness as a celebration of what our bodies can achieve rather than as a penance for what we’ve eaten. Even more, we can break the cycle and prevent our kids from dealing with these issues. Connect with Amy Harman:Instagram: @amyharmanlmftWebsite: https://www.reflectwholenesstherapy.com/Buy Perfectly Imperfect: https://amzn.to/3c5bY8e (affiliate link)Visit the Runner Moms website: https://runnermoms.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

How much time is available in your weekly schedule to just be still? If you're like most moms, the answer to that question is... not much, if any. Zuisei Goddard, author of Still Running, joins the show to introduce the concept of meditation in motion and help you, as a runner mom, find a better way. If you currently feel like you lack mental clarity or are always craving stillness, but can never seem to find it, you aren't alone. Most moms are too busy managing their households, juggling work and family schedules and putting everyone else's needs before their own that they never seem to have any time left over to just be still. As mom runners, running is usually our main alone time. Rather than treating running as just another task to check off of your to-do list, you can use it as an opportunity to achieve increased mental clarity, recharge your energy, embody your life through your breath and more. In this episode, Zuisei provides advice for finding the the 'why' behind your running practice and discusses how to use mindfulness to discover what we're feeling and how to respond to those feelings skillfully rather than reactively. We also talk through the importance of teaching children how to accept the discomfort of boredom rather than continually entertaining them with activities and screens. Whether you're interested in learning more about the idea of meditation in motion or have been searching for ways to bring more stillness and clarity to your life, this is a must-listen episode for all runner moms. Born in Mexico City, Zuisei graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English: creative Writing and a minor in Psychology. Soon after, she moved to Zen Mountain Monastery in upstate New York, where she lived and trained from 1995 to 2018. Today, Zuisei is a writer and Zen teacher and is currently based in New York City. Purchase Still Running: https://amzn.to/2XoVsHs (affiliate link)Connect with Zuisei: Website: https://vanessazuiseigoddard.orgInstagram: @zuiseigoddardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.goddard.718Learn More about Running Meditation: https://runnermoms.com/running-meditation/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

Stephanie Harboe was the first runner mom to be featured over on our website after we launched in 2019 and she's back on this episode of the podcast to talk postpartum health. Stephanie is on a mission to normalize conversations regarding postpartum health challenges. In this episode, we'll dive into the importance of recognizing that postpartum health isn’t just about the months after giving birth. Stephanie will discuss her postpartum health and fitness journey and will also talk about how her journey of meeting with a pelvic floor physical therapist after giving birth to her third child ultimately helped her own mother overcome incontinence and regain normal function. We’ll also talk about ways that we as a community of mom runners can lead the charge on normalizing conversations around postpartum health.Stephanie is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and holds a Road Runner Club of America level-1 certification. She has completed numerous ultra-marathons, marathons and half marathons throughout the United States and Europe and won the 2012 Equinox 40-mile Ultramarathon in Fairbanks, Alaska, and also took first place in the 2013 Capital City Marathon in Olympia, Washington.Connect with Stephanie:Website: http://ssfrunning.comInstagram: @ssfrunningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ssfrunningDirectory of pre- and post-natal certified coaches and trainers: https://academy.girlsgonestrong.com/coach-directory/Learn more about Stephanie Harboe on RunnerMoms.com:Runner Mom Feature: Coach and Runner Stephanie HarboeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

Anita Schorlemmer is a German born national and, after living in Hawaii for nearly 20 years, she’s currently living back in Germany where her husband is stationed with the U.S. military. She’s the mom of two young kiddos and has some amazing races and travel runs under her belt. Anita began running as a youth when she was required to participate in a sport. In high school, she was diagnosed with asthma and discovered that running helped her manage her asthma symptoms. Over the years, 'having to run' turned into 'wanting to run' for Anita. She became immersed in running communities while living in Hawaii and has continued building up a community of supportive runner moms around her in Germany as well. She has already accomplished some amazing running goals, such as qualifying for the Boston Marathon after having her second child, and also has several impressive future goals that she wants to achieve. She joins this episode of the Runner Moms podcast to pass along a ton of great tips for the Runner Moms community including stroller running advice, tips for including time for your goals within a packed household schedule and so much more. Visit Anita's Website: https://strollerninja.comConnect with Anita on Instagram: @strollerninjaEnter the SCOUT Family Equipment Giveaway:This episode's sponsor, SCOUT Family Equipment, is giving away a vehicle stroller rack designed for the very popular BOB Revolution jogging stroller to one lucky Runner Mom’s follower. It’s like a bike rack for your BOB jogging stroller. The SCOUT stroller rack, which is designed for all models of BOB Revolution stroller is a game changer. Head over to the Runner Moms Instagram page to view the official giveaway details and to enter the giveaway. You can find Runner Moms on Instagram at @runner.moms. Thanks to the team at SCOUT Family Equipment for sponsoring this exciting giveaway.As an added bonus, SCOUT is offering a sitewide discount of 25% of all of their great products to the Runner Moms community. Just enter coupon code RunnerMoms at checkout on their website at scoutfamilyequipment.com. Support the Runner Moms Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsVisit the Runner Moms website: https://runnermoms.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

Anais Taboas is a nonprofit lawyer as well as a health coach and has overcome immense personal struggles over the past 10 years. Like many guests on the show, Anais struggled with an eating disorder as well as an unhealthy obsession with fitness, both of which took over her life during a former toxic relationship. Luckily, her family was able to help Anais escape the situation and, since leaving the relationship at the end of 2105, she has been in active recovery to reshape her relationship with food and fitness as well as to rebuild her sense of self-worth. She’s here to share those past struggles and talk us through how she emerged from them in the hopes of inspiring other women who may be stuck in similar circumstances. Anais is the mom of two beautiful young kiddos and is currently pursuing some impressive personal and professional goals, which she also shares with the Runner Moms community.Support the Runner Moms podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsConnect with Anais:Instagram: @LegallyAnaisWebsite: https://www.legallyfitness.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

007: Susanne Moore is an ultra-runner with several impressive races under her belt, including a 157-mile race in the Amazon jungle. She shares her journey from not knowing how she could ever build up to running a marathon to eventually stepping into the world of ultra-running. Even more, Susanne recently, along with her daughter, released an app called Neuraboot. The app is designed to help people understand their emotional triggers and use that understanding to guide them through times of stress and anxiety. Susanne shares the story on how turmoil within her own family eventually led to the app’s development. They also developed something called The Triggers Method that offers immense value in not only understanding your own triggers but also those of your loved ones. Both the Neuraboot app and The Triggers Method offer immense potential to help you tune into and understand your emotions as well as those of your friends and family. Support the Runner Moms podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsLearn more about Neuraboot:Website: https://www.neuraboot.comInstagram: @neurabootFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurabootTwitter: https://twitter.com/neurabootApp Store: NeurabootLearn more about The Triggers Method: https://www.neuraboot.com/entrepreneur-on-fire/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

006: Stephanie Johnson joins Shayla on the show to discuss her self-transformation journey toward wellness. Stephanie is a new empty nester after raising her daughter as a single parent from the age of 17. She has been on a journey toward increased wellness for several years and gives us a raw and real look into that journey. It’s a story of overcoming body image issues, depression, and making the choice to keep moving forward even in the face of setbacks. Stephanie also speaks to the essential ingredient of learning to love yourself on the path toward increased wellness. Stephanie describes how running saved her life in several ways:"I really feel like running has saved my life. Not only from a health perspective but just my brain because, when I started at 260 pounds and so so depressed, like, I was just the whole time I’m training and I’m out there and I’m talking to myself. I’m like, ugh, you’re too fat to do this. You’re never good enough. Then, as I keep going, I realize that I’m starting to turn those thoughts into positive stuff. When you reach a point where you’re so sad and then finally something like, a light comes on, whatever you’re doing at that moment, it’s like, oh, I have to do more of this. So, for me, that’s what running was. Like it’s this tiny glimmer of light where all of the sudden my, you’re too fats turned into you’re doing this," said Stephanie.Support the Runner Moms podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsConnect with Stephanie on Instagram: @changingstephanieSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

005: Sarah Thorseth, runner, coach and mom of a busy 19-month-old, stops by the Runner Moms podcast to have an open conversation with Shayla on the struggles she experienced after becoming a mom. Her husband deployed when their daughter was just four weeks old and, in his absence, Sarah struggled to find her footing as a mom. She struggled with severe postpartum depression that caused anxiety, insomnia and other challenges. Thanks to a community of support and a return to fitness, Sarah worked her way through those challenging early days—emerging stronger and more confident on the other side. She talks through the importance of setting aside the ego to accept help and urges other moms to build communities of support around them. Now that Sarah is on the other side of those early motherhood struggles, she's on a mission to reach out to other new moms and offer a helping hand. Support the Runner Moms podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @Sarah.Thor_FitnessSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

004: Runner and Coach Andrea Dell has battled health struggles for the majority of her life. From severe asthma that started at a young age to widespread endometriosis, her health struggles left the cards stacked against Andrea leading an active life, let alone becoming a marathon runner. In fact, she was told repeatedly starting at a young age that running a mere mile would be too difficult and not worth the risks. Yet, time after time, Andrea pushed those voices aside and became her own health advocate. Her persistence finally led to Andrea getting her asthma under control and becoming an endurance runner. She joins the Runner Moms podcast to share her story and encourage other moms to stand up for their health needs as well as the health needs of their children. If you need a motivational kick in the pants to re-commit to your running goals, this is it! Episode Highlights:Runner and Coach Andrea Dell has battled health struggles for the majority of her life. From severe asthma that started at a young age to widespread endometriosis, her health struggles left the cards stacked against Andrea leading an active life, let alone becoming a marathon runner.She was told repeatedly starting at a young age that running a mere mile would be too difficult and not worth the risks. In her 20s, Andrea finally became fed up with her asthma limiting what she could do in life, so she decided to take charge and become her own health advocate. Her persistence led her to a team of specialists who helped her get her asthma under control. Andrea then began pursuing a dream of becoming a runner, starting with a three mile race. Her running goals quickly progressed to Andrea running a half marathon and then a full marathon. Andrea also shares the story of her history with disordered eating, which started when she was just nine years old. After living in continual pain for several years, Andrea's commitment to being her own health advocate finally led her to a specialist who was able to accurately diagnose her endometriosis and help her begin the healing process. While becoming an endurance runner has brought struggle after struggle for Andrea, she said that she remains committed to her goals because she worked immensely hard to get to this point and running isn't something she's willing to give up. She shares her story of struggling with health issues and becoming her own health advocate to resolve them. She also encourages other moms to stand up for their health needs as well as the health needs of their children. Andrea is now a running coach, helping other runners push through limiting mental beliefs to achieve big goals. She discusses her approach to coaching and what it means to her to help others push through challenges. If you need a motivational kick in the pants to re-commit to your running goals, this is it! Support the Runner Moms podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsConnect with Andrea:Website: AndreaDellCoaching.comInstagram: @marathoning_momSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

003: Running Coach Alison Marie Helms joins Runner Moms Founder Shayla Ebsen on the show to discuss the importance of acknowledging and healing postpartum challenges. Alison discusses the postpartum challenges that she accepted as normal for years until she finally reached a breaking point and took action to heal her body. Alison and Shayla also discuss body image issues and other challenges that runner moms often face.As a special offer to the Runner Moms community, Alison is offering 10% off her Navigating Postpartum Fitness for Runners course with the coupon code, RunnerMoms. Simply enter the coupon code RunnerMoms during the checkout process on her website.Support the Runner Moms Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms Episode Highlights:Alison first began running with her mom when she was 10 years old. Her competitive nature inspired her to run track through middle and high school. After taking a hiatus from running in undergrad, Alison returned to the sport in grad school where she began writing training plans for her friends. Alison's background in engineering and teaching influences her approach to coaching. She focuses on breaking training programs down to the essential elements and offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step plans that are designed to help mom runners achieve their goals and heal their bodies in the postpartum stage of their lives. She views postpartum running as an opportunity to slow down and start tuning into the body's little signs when you’re running that runners often choose to ignore, and become a stronger runner because of it.As a mom of two, Alison talks through the differences between her postpartum journeys with each of her children. She also discusses the problems with incontinence that she faced after her first pregnancy and the actions she took to heal her body several years later. Alison is offering 10% off her Navigating Postpartum Fitness for Runners course with the coupon code, RunnerMoms. Simply enter the coupon code RunnerMoms during the checkout process on her website: https://alisonmariephd.vipmembervault.com/af/93690270/1034083Connect with Coach Alison Marie Helms:Instagram: AlisonMariePhDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisonmariephd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMiztbXsBOTn9k-NaD6RVQWebsite: https://www.alisonmariephd.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

#002: Katie Camus is now raising four kids on her own after her husband Jake passed away earlier this year. Her late husband was an ultrarunner and, as she puts it, he lived to run. Katie began running after her husband’s death to try and learn what he loved about the sport. She is also using her journey of becoming a runner and emerging from grief to spread light and positivity. Be sure to have some tissues nearby because this episode brings all the feels!Episode Highlights:Katie shares her and her husband's relationship story. She also shares details on who Jake was and what led to his passing earlier this year. Jake was an ultrarunner and as Katie puts it, he lived life to the fullest. She didn't understand what he loved so much about running but has taken up the sport after his death.Katie discusses what spurred her to begin running and what running has brought her through this season of grief in her life. Before her husband's passing, Katie said that she had never fully lived her life with purpose. Her main focus now is on getting the most out of life, living with purpose and choosing to focus on the positives of each day rather than the negatives. She's teaching her children to do the same. Life is short and no one knows how much time they have left. Katie encourages other moms to also focus on getting the most out of this life. Take the trip. Go on that long run. Don't wait to pursue your goals. Connect with Katie:Instagram: @runwidowrunFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.besse.9 Support the Runner Moms Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsGet more inspiration and recipes for mom runners on the Runner Moms website: https://runnermoms.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)

#001: Running Coach Carrie Zimmerman joins Runner Moms Founder Shayla Ebsen on the podcast to discuss the importance of self-care and provide actionable tips for mom runners on prioritizing their fitness goals. In this Episode:Carrie is a busy mom with an 18 month old son and has a full schedule coaching other runners, but she still finds time to prioritize her fitness goals and offers advice for other moms on how to make their needs a priority. She started running competitive cross country in middle school and continued running competitively into college. She discusses the self-induced pressure she felt when running competitively and why she ultimately transitioned from running competitively to recreational running. For many years, Carrie struggled with disordered eating. She discusses how running actually helped her with the struggle as well as how she recovered from the eating disorder. She also offers tips for others who may be struggling with disordered eating or who may have children that are currently struggling. Carrie recently left a corporate wellness job to launch her business, Vitality Running. She approaches her role as a coach with the goal of helping runners achieve their running goals through programs that are balanced with their busy lives. Finding a running coach is often a struggle for busy mom runners and Carrie provides advice on how to find the right coach for your needs. She also covers the benefits that a coach can bring in helping you achieve your running goals. Connect with Coach Carrie Zimmerman:Vitality Running Website: https://www.vitalityrunningllc.comVitality Running on Instagram: @VitalityRunningVitality Running on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitalityRunning/Support the Runner Moms Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMomsGet more inspiration and recipes for mom runners on the Runner Moms website: https://runnermoms.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RunnerMoms)