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This new 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 we 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. Stay tuned for interviews to be dropping later this month. Thanks for being here!

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

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This was such a great episode! We chat with Megan Robinson, a registered sports dietitian nutritionist, about how to fuel for all stages of “motherrunnerhood” from pre-pregnancy to postpartum and into perimenopause. Megan shares her expertise on how to maintain energy availability, the significance of colorful plates, and the necessity of adequate protein intake.

Our conversation also touches on the challenges of postpartum nutrition, the impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause, and the importance of intuitive eating and strength training for women. You, our lovely listeners, are encouraged to prioritize your nutrition and listen to your bodies' needs during these transformative phases.

Thank you Megan for a great conversation!

Learn more about Megan here:

https://www.megansportsrd.com

Instagram: @megansportsrdn

Email: megansportsrd@gmail.com

MORE ABOUT MEGAN:

Megan has been a registered dietitian nutritionist since 1994 and has been with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia since 2001. She established her private practice, MeganSportsRD, LLC, in 2017. A Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Megan also serves as a Level 1 certified Road Runners Club of America coach. A seasoned distance runner herself, she has competed in many races, including the Boston Marathon, and offers personalized training programs for runners of all levels, leveraging her dual expertise in sports nutrition and running.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fueling in Motherhood

08:59 Nutrition for Pregnancy and Pre-Pregnancy

25:34 Fueling for Long-Distance Running During Pregnancy

27:41 The Risks of Fasted Running

34:54 Postpartum Nutrition and Running

42:54 Weight Management Postpartum

45:08 Nutrition Timing and Strategies for Moms

47:14 Packing Snacks Like a Pro

49:07 Mindful Eating and Hunger Management

52:10 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause Nutrition

57:46 Understanding Nutritional Needs During the Menstrual Cycle

About your hosts:

• Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. IG: @themotherrunners.
• Shanna Birchett is a mom of 6 kids six years apart, including twins. She returned to running in 2022 after an 11-year break, running a 2:44 marathon in the summer of 2024. She is the co-founder of Endure 365 running, endure365.com, which offers heart rate-based training plans. IG: @motherhood_running.
• Tricia DeNardis is a mom to 3 young kids and a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. After running 10 marathons, Tricia now runs ultras (& sometimes even wins them!). IG: @burpeesandburpcloths.
• Olivia Garcia is a mom of 2 young kids, who used to work as a paramedic. She fell in love with running in 2019, despite surviving a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. With a 2:57 PR, she's cut more than an hour off her marathon time. IG: @watch_oliviarun.

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The gang is back with all 4 of us today! This was a fun one to start and then we got serious talking about our own experiences with perfectionism and what has helped us battle this pressure. We share humorous anecdotes about parenting and the challenges of maintaining a perfect image, while also emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection and authenticity.

Our conversation delves into the subjective nature of perfection and how it affects mental health, ultimately encouraging listeners to accept themselves as they are. We also explore the impact of these pressures on self-image and the need for an 'imperfection movement' to encourage openness and acceptance among individuals, especially mothers. Who’s with us?!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

02:28 Exploring Perfectionism

05:21 Generational Perspectives on Parenting

08:09 Humor and Miscommunication in Everyday Life

10:53 The Imperfection of Professionals

13:36 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

15:55 Navigating Perfectionism in Parenting and Life

27:14 The Illusion of Perfection in Social Media

36:01 Embracing Authenticity and Messiness

39:45 The Illusion of Perfection

41:42 Vulnerability and Connection

44:28 The Pressure of Parenting

48:13 Celebrating Achievements and Personal Stories

52:05 Embracing Imperfection

55:50 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

About your hosts:

• Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. IG: @themotherrunners.
• Shanna Birchett is a mom of 6 kids six years apart, including twins. She returned to running in 2022 after an 11-year break, running a 2:44 marathon in the summer of 2024. She is the co-founder of Endure 365 running, endure365.com, which offers heart rate-based training plans. IG: @motherhood_running.
• Tricia DeNardis is a mom to 3 young kids and a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. After running 10 marathons, Tricia now runs ultras (& sometimes even wins them!). IG: @burpeesandburpcloths.
• Olivia Garcia is a mom of 2 young kids, who used to work as a paramedic. She fell in love with running in 2019, despite surviving a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. With a 2:57 PR, she's cut more than an hour off her marathon time. IG: @watch_oliviarun.

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