AMANDA BLAKE TURNER: Her Ultramarathon CANCER REBELLION episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 44 MIN

AMANDA BLAKE TURNER: Her Ultramarathon CANCER REBELLION

from The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins · host The Mother Runners I Whitney Heins

Send us Fan MailJust over three years ago, Amanda Blake Turner faced a shocking diagnosis: a rare form of thyroid cancer. After living an active and healthy life into her mid-40s, she felt betrayed by her body. Yet, guided by her doctor’s support, Amanda chose to fight back with determination. In the year following her diagnosis and surgery, she embarked on a mission to complete as many ultramarathons as possible. Each clear scan was met with a celebratory race, symbolizing her resilience.In this episode, Amanda shares her journey and offers invaluable advice for athletes dealing with health issues. She also provides hope for anyone navigating tough times. We discuss:🌀 Balancing her passions for running, career, and family🌀The evolution of her running journey through motherhood🌀Tips for supporting her teenage daughter as a runner🌀Learning to trust her body again after her cancer battleJoin me for this uplifting conversation with Amanda, an entrepreneur, educator, and mom of a 13-year-old daughter. She ran collegiately and found her passion for trail running in her 20s. Follow her on Instagram @amandablake_123.THANK YOU SPONSORS!:Amazfit  offers high-quality wearable tech for half the price! Save 10% on the GPS watches.Previnex offers premium supplements. Save 15% off your first purchase with code MOTHERRUNNER at Previnex.com.RelayActive Cute & comfy run fits. Save 15% here.TravelRunner.com A travel booking site for runners. Get a 5% discount on your first booking with code MRUN5.Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.www.themotherrunners.comInstagram: @themotherrunnersYouTube: The Mother [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Just over three years ago, Amanda Blake Turner faced a shocking diagnosis: a rare form of thyroid cancer. After living an active and healthy life into her mid-40s, she felt betrayed by her body. Yet, guided by her doctor’s support, Amanda chose to fight back with determination. In the year following her diagnosis and surgery, she embarked on a mission to complete as many ultramarathons as possible. Each clear scan was met with a celebratory race, symbolizing her resilience. I...

NOW PLAYING

AMANDA BLAKE TURNER: Her Ultramarathon CANCER REBELLION

0:00 44:41

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins?

This episode is 44 minutes long.

When was this The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins episode published?

This episode was published on February 23, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Send us Fan MailJust over three years ago, Amanda Blake Turner faced a shocking diagnosis: a rare form of thyroid cancer. After living an active and healthy life into her mid-40s, she felt betrayed by her body. Yet, guided by her doctor’s support,...

Can I download this The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!