In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we reflect on their experiences over the past year, discussing personal goals, challenges, and the impact of loss (yes, another one of us cries—but there is much more laughing!) WE share insights on adjusting to new environments and the importance of community and friendships in motherhood. In this conversation, the participants discuss their experiences with holiday isolation, the challenges of motherhood, and the importance of community support. We also reflect on our goals for 2025, including personal growth, running aspirations, and the significance of setting smaller, manageable goals. The discussion emphasizes the need for connection, self-care, and the value of friendships as they navigate their journeys into the new year.
Happy new year, mother runners!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Year Reflections
02:59 Personal Goals and Challenges for 2024
05:58 Dealing with Loss and Grief
09:04 Adjusting to Change and New Environments
12:03 Friendship Dynamics and Community Building
16:41 Navigating Holiday Isolation
20:06 Setting Goals for 2025
22:30 Running Aspirations and Personal Growth
24:40 Reflections on 2024 and Future Goals
34:16 Embracing Smaller Goals for the New Year
Keywords
podcast, motherhood, running, personal growth, grief, community, New Year, goals, change, friendship, holiday isolation, 2025 goals, running aspirations, personal growth, reflections on 2024, smaller goals, motherhood, friendships, self-care, community support
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.com
- Instagram: @themotherrunners
- YouTube: The Mother Runners
- whitney@themotherrunners.com
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