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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 56 MIN

Motherhood, Ambition, and Finding Balance: Ashley Brasovan

from Return to Run · host Careth Arnold, Ashley Brasovan, Amanda Basham

In this chat with Ashley, we get to know her as an athlete, mother, and inspirational human. Ashley shares with us her routines, postpartum journey, race ambitions, and a bunch of fun in between. We hope you enjoy getting to know Ashley as much as we did.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:53 Athletic Background and Transition to Pregnancy 05:43 Challenges in College Athletics 08:22 Finding Love and Family Planning 11:17 Pregnancy Experience and Running 14:00 Labor and Delivery Experience 19:25 Postpartum Journey and Breastfeeding 25:06 Returning to Fitness After Baby 29:37 Training Evolution and Cross-Training Strategies 30:44 Sponsorship Journey with Hoka 32:19 Postpartum Pressures and Imposter Syndrome 34:21 Challenges of Returning to Racing After Pregnancy 36:07 First Race Back and Its Impact 38:03 Future Race Plans and Goals 39:56 Navigating Illness and Family Life 41:51 Balancing Work, Family, and Training 44:24 Traveling with Family for Races 49:58 Reflections on Personal Growth and Future Aspirations Interested in sharing your personal motherhood journey with us?  Send us a DM on instagram. @i.careth @amanda_basham

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