In this episode of the People Run Podcast, Fitz Mayi talks with Emily, a UK-based runner and mom, about how motherhood reshaped her running. Emily shares how pregnancy and postpartum made her stronger mentally and physically and how becoming a parent gave her new drive to chase personal bests.

We also cover:

• How Emily balances work, running, and family life
• Summer marathon training in the UK
• The role of her running club and community support
• Overcoming comparison and embracing joy in running
• Lessons from racing, recovery, and chasing consistency

Emily’s story is a reminder that running is about growth at every stage of life and that sometimes, the big challenges create the most strength.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Emily's Running Journey
02:34 Summer Running Challenges and Heat Training
05:45 London Marathon Experience and Race Strategy
08:35 Postpartum Running and Motivation
11:33 Impact of Motherhood on Running Performance
14:30 Exploring Different Running Terrains
17:30 12-Hour Relay Race Experience
20:19 Future Races and Running Goals
31:05 The Rising Costs of Running Events
31:42 Running Clubs in the UK vs. US
35:24 Training Regimens and Club Dynamics
38:52 Social Running and Community Engagement
42:43 Experiences in Competitive Racing
50:21 The Drive Behind Running
53:27 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights
01:00:30 Until next time

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