The Mother Runners
This podcast features in-depth and fun interviews with mother runners (aka moms who run). Some names you may recognize, and some you may not. Every single mother runner has an incredible story regardless of how far or fast they run. Embedded in each story are chapters of strength, hope, and overcoming. This podcast exists because need to hear each other's stories to not only lift each other up, but learn, grow, and be inspired. This podcast will motivate and entertain you--while on the run, in the car line, or folding the laundry. Thanks for being here!
The Mother Runners
Recovery for Runners: What Works, What Doesn’t, & What We Do
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we discuss recovery from running—what we do, what works, what doesn’t. Our conversation highlights the balance between personal well-being and the demands of motherhood. We talk about what recovery tools and supplements are worth it, the significance of fueling the body for optimal performance, and how you know if you are over-doing it. Our dialogue emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to training and recovery, highlighting the importance of listening to one's body and making necessary adjustments. The conversation wraps up with practical recommendations for maintaining wellness and a positive mindset.
This pod starts with our usual banter — which ends up discussing what we look for in friendships with other moms.
We hope we keep you company on your next run, car line, or laundry folding!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Conversations
05:47 The Importance of Protecting Your Peace
08:46 Authenticity in Social Interactions
11:33 Embracing Imperfections in Daily Life
14:18 Setting Boundaries as a Parent
14:58 The Journey of Recovery
15:55 Fueling for Performance
18:45 The Basics of Recovery
19:39 Importance of Sleep and Mobility
21:09 Small Habits, Big Changes
23:01 Dynamic Warmups and Mobility
24:26 Recovery Tools and Techniques
28:56 Understanding Muscle Recovery
31:56 Simplicity in Recovery
32:59 The Importance of Recovery in Training
36:48 Key Recovery Strategies for Runners
40:12 Listening to Your Body: The Balance of Rest and Activity
44:02 Nutrition and Supplements for Optimal Recovery
48:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections on Training and Recovery
MENTIONS:
Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com, and a former TV journalist. She's been a runner most of her life but started going after big goals after becoming a mom. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. Learn more about Whitney & The Mother Runners:
- www.themotherrunners.com
- Instagram: @themotherrunners
- YouTube: The Mother Runners
- whitney@themotherrunners.com