Allie O’Rourke of Petaluma, California is our October Mother Runner of the Month! And, she is, the best I can tell, one of those mother runners who seems to be able to do it all. She is a mom to three boys, ages 10, 8, and 3; a wife who is always working on her … Read more
UPDATED August 16, 2023: I wrote this article during the pandemic because nothing can torch your running motivation quite like a pandemic. But these tips still ring true for anyone that is struggling with maintaining their running habit, whether you are a new runner or seasoned runner. During the pandemic, many people lost their motivation … Read more
I’m ecstatic to announce that The Mother Runners is joining forces with Laura Norris Running to provide individualized coaching services specifically designed for mother runner athletes of all levels. The Mother Runners Coaching Services Announced As mother runners ourselves, Laura and I both personally understand (and have lived) the benefits and challenges unique to motherhood. … Read more
Mother runners, meet your September Mother Runner of the Month (& GRANDmother Runner of the Month) Leslie Barrenal of Santiago, Chile. Leslie has 3 kids, one grandkid, and has been running for 8 years. Leslie found running a bit later than many because all her life, she believed she couldn’t run. Leslie was born with … Read more
A couple of years ago I was running with my much faster friend who suggested I link up with her running coach. “No way,” I thought. I’m not fast enough to get a running coach. Plus, what could a running coach afford me that a free online training plan couldn’t? After all, the few training … Read more
There are so many things not do say to a mother runner. But people say them anyway. For some reason, mother runners’ running habit seems to be a lightning rod topic. Comments about how we spend our time or how our bodies look seem to be totally on limits—and totally inappropriate. But haters gonna hate. … Read more