WHO LET US HAVE A PODCAST?? (holiday edition)

Send us Fan MailWill you still like us after you listen to this podcast? We almost didn't publish it. In this latest episode, we come to you completely unscripted. We learned soon before recording that we all couldn't make it, so we pivoted and decided to not focus on a topic. The result is a potpourri of topics (in fact, we actually talk about potpourri!). As usual, the topics range from serious to ridiculous--including a 9 minute monolonge from Olivia about Utah culture in the beginning. We also give a shout-out to our amazing mother runner of the month, @AudraMcPartland ! We will return to our focused episodes after the Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful holiday! Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Miles with Moms Podcast08:25 Cultural Insights and Community Dynamics16:44 Personal Running Journeys and Challenges23:29 Creating a Supportive Community for Mother Runners28:30 The Quest for the Perfect Christmas Tree34:08 Real vs. Fake Christmas Trees: A Personal Debate39:28 Thanksgiving Plans and Family Gatherings47:02 Thanksgiving Traditions and Family Gatherings53:25 Navigating Food Pressure During HolidaysKeywordsmoms, running, community, personal growth, cultural diversity, holiday preparations, support, motherhood, podcast, fitness, Thanksgiving, holiday preparations, family gatherings, food pressure, Christmas tree choices, holiday traditions, running, cooking, self-care, mental healthWhitney 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]