Kerri Maess, our August Mother Runner of the Month, started running about 9 years ago with her brother who weighed in at over 300 pounds and wanted to change his lifestyle. She agreed that they both could live healthier lives so they started by casually running races. It quickly escalated to longer distances and more challenging … Read more
Stress: being subject to pressure or tension. As moms, we are very familiar with stress. It can bubble up with our never-ending to-do list, behavioral issues with our kids, or never-ending wake-ups when we were planning to run early. The list goes on. But stress is an ingredient for growth. Objects under stress can become … Read more
The other week I had an onslaught of mother runners randomly asking me on Instagram how they could stop leaking while running. I realized this is a common problem among mother runners that need to be practically addressed. Research shows that one in three women leak during exercise postpartum. Another study found that almost half of … Read more
PART I: When I run, I like to imagine that I glide effortlessly across the ground like Shalane Flanagan. But I have a feeling this is not the case. And, recently, a gait analysis confirmed my suspicions. Last year I saw a news video of me running. My gait, or the manner in which I … Read more
Editor’s note: The fight against prejudice and racism is a long one that starts within. As mothers, runners, and people, there are steps we can take starting with ourselves. Hidden Biases Uncovered I was maybe 23 when it happened. I was standing in a parking garage elevator in Charlotte, NC. I had just arrived after … Read more
How do you become a runner? It’s pretty easy, really. Find a friend. If you ask pretty much any runner how they were able to become a runner, they’d likely tell you that someone else got them into it. Yes, running is a habit often kickstarted by peer pressure. For me, it was my dad. … Read more