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I’m so glad you’re here! On this website, you’ll find information at the intersection of running and being a mom, including topics such as running while pregnant, running postpartum, stroller running, and training tips to run and be your best.

Whitney Heins

I started this site after searching for answers to questions “how to train for a race with a stroller” and “is it ok to run on no sleep?” or “how to get rid of mom guilt” and came up empty-handed or with articles clearly written by people who didn’t live it. I felt compelled to use my journalism background to sleuth up the information to help fellow mother runners like me.

These articles feature my experience expertise as a life-long runner and running coach, as well as information from interviews with experts such as physical therapists and OB-GYNs. I also speak with other mother runners for them to share their experiences. 

The goal of these articles is to help you run and feel your best on and off the roads. I also want mother runners to feel a sense of community because much of what we face and do can feel isolating. 

Thanks for being here!

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A disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor (although I do interview them here) so my advice should not be considered as such. I share the results of my own experience, research, and interviews. Please do not take anything you read on this website as a medical directive and always consult your doctor before you put into action any of these tips.