The Most Important Mile of My Life: Julie Burke
Love the tank, Julie! Today's Most Important Mile is from Julie Burke, mother runner of two who lives in Greenville, S.C. Being diagnosed with MS was completely terrifying. I knew nothing about this disease. The only plan I [...]
The Secret Needlepoint Life of a Runner
Some of my "stitch witchery," as husband, Jack, lovingly calls my hobby. I learned to needlepoint before I could color within the lines or write my ABCs, as a way to strengthen a lazy eye. My parents still [...]
Stress and the Mother Runner
"This is not the easiest time of your life," my mom told me a couple months ago when I called to talk to her about...well, I can't even remember what was stressing me out that time. But I was in [...]
Ragnar Colorado Race Report: High-Altitude Miles, Fueled by Nuun and Tutus
All bling and pink and arms up for Ragnar Colorado on Team Morning. Nuun. Night: We mothers run. I sent the email out last spring to my best running buddies: our partner Nuun has offered me an entry to [...]
15 Tips to Add Fun to Marathon Training Runs
Can't promise these tips will make you feel as jubilant as Michelle (grey tank) did at this stage of the Boston Marathon, but they should put a smile on your face. Whether you’re covering 8 or 18 [...]
The Most Important Mile of My Life: Lisa Willford
Lisa and her husband after the 2012 Columbus Marathon, where she shaved 14(!) minutes off her marathon PR. This mile is from mother runner Lisa Willford of Monclova, Ohio. My most important mile has got to be the last [...]
Race Report: Wildwood Trail Trial 10K in Portland
Badass Mother Runner brawl: Molly (left) and I pretending to duke it out before the start of the race. Even after being a runner for 25+ years, I experienced a first yesterday: my debut trail race. I ran, [...]
The Most Important Mile of My Life: Amy Little
A long time coming: Amy (#91) approaching half-marathon finish line, with wingman Cyndie (#78). This mile is from the life of Amy Little, a 40-year-old mom of two in Beaverton, Oregon. Before we get to her mile, we [...]
Post-Baby Running: Mother Runners Weigh In On Lacing Up Your Running Shoes After Giving Birth
Getting back into running after having a baby may not be easy. But hang in there. And read on for some great Mother Runner advice from those who have gotten into the groove of running again (or for [...]
The Most Important Mile of My Life: SBS Edition
Lynn by my side--and believing in me--around Mile 20 of my spring 2009 marathon, the race I was aiming for when she had me run the timed mile to determine my training paces. I'd done a timed mile [...]
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