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  • EP. 3 DR. RACHEL TINIUS: Conquering Paralyzing Performance Anxiety to a Sub-3 Marathon

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    Rachel Tinius had the most perfect build to run a sub-3-hour marathon in Chicago. But the morning of the race, something was off. Her Garmin’s body battery read 8 percent. And the first few miles of the marathon felt like she was running 5k effort. Soon her entire body started cramping. She made it to the finish, deep in the pain cave, and really confused. She was so ready for that race. What happened?

    Rachel, an exercise scientist and mom of 4, reveals how her struggles were not rooted in nutrition or training but in performance anxiety. Discover how she overcame these mental barriers and successfully broke the 3-hour marathon barrier twice! Rachel shares practical strategies for managing anxiety to enhance performance and achieve your athletic goals.

    Plus, don't miss the bonus episode on Patreon, where Rachel explores her research on exercise during pregnancy. She dispels common myths and offers insights on safe and beneficial practices for pregnant women, all through her work with BumptUp Labs, boasting a specialized pregnancy strength training program app.

    More about Dr. Rachel Tinius, PhD, ACSM-CEP:

    Rachel is an Exercise Physiologist with a PhD in Movement Science. She is a professor at Western Kentucky University as well as the founder and CEO of BumptUp Labs. Her area of expertise is exercise during pregnancy with over 40 publications and 15 years of experience in this area. Rachel is deeply passionate about running at all phases of life. She was a former D1 college soccer player and runner.

    In college Rachel, accomplished a lot: she was a 3x all conference soccer player and an academic All-American at WKU. She was also an all-conference awardee in the 3000m Steeplechase! Once she finished running in college, she continued to run in local races and challenge herself with new distances .She currently enjoys running distances from 5k (17:37 PR) to the marathon (2:57 PR). 

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    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.

    3 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 262. Kevin Smith | The Masters Runner Who Refused to Quit — Now a Multiple Canadian M55-59 Record Holder

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    Kevin Smith is a 56-year-old masters runner and multiple Canadian record holder from Mississauga, Ontario. When he turned 55, Kevin set out on an audacious mission: to chase 12 Canadian road running records in 12 months. He achieved 6 of them — and “failed” at 6 — but Kevin doesn’t see that as a setback. For him, failure is simply the toll we pay for chasing big dreams. And nobody, he claims, has failed more than he has!

    Kevin discovered his potential as a high school athlete under the guidance of a coach who helped him fall in love with the sport. But his journey has been far from linear. Kevin has battled more than his fair share of injuries over the years — any one of which could have ended his running career. A physiotherapist once told him he should have never taken up the sport in the first place! Instead, Kevin doubled down on understanding his body, created what he calls "exercise snacks," and learned the importance of the other 23 hours a day when he’s not running.

    Those decades of perseverance have paid off. Kevin is now one of the top masters runners in North America… and even the world. Along the way he built a business — Marathon Dynamics Inc.— to help others train smarter, stay healthy, and keep chasing their own finish lines.

    If you're an injury-prone runner or someone who feels like you’ve had more setbacks than successes, this episode will inspire you to keep going. Because with enough patience, curiosity, and grit, you too can become a “pretty old runner who runs pretty fast.”

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • How Kevin reignited his passion for running later in life
    • The mindset behind his “12 records at 55” quest
    • Why failure is a critical ingredient of success
    • How he gamified Strava and embraced “exercise snacks”
    • The key lifestyle habits that matter more than mileage
    • His role as coach and founder of Marathon Dynamics
    • Why it’s never too late to get faster

    Kevin’s Canadian M55-59 Records

    • 5 Mile – 27:51 – Waterloo Runway 5 Miler – Aug 2025
    • 15K – 53:19 – (within the) Cherry Blossom 10 Mile (Wash/US) – Apr 2025
    • 10 Mile – 57:29 – Cherry Blossom 10 Mile – Apr 2025 (had broken/set the record previously in Dec 2024 at the Boxing Day 10 Miler in Hamilton)
    • Half Marathon – 1:15:42 – Toronto Waterfront Half – Oct 2024
    • 30K – 1:54:02 – (within the) Toronto Waterfront Marathon – Oct 25

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    29 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • EP. 2: KEIRA D’AMATO Answers All Our Mother Runner Questions! (& Then Some!)

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    What didn’t Keira D’Amato and I talk about!? From our most hated fruit to losing weight postpartum and mom guilt—we cover a lot. Truthfully, I could talk to Keira for hours—she is fun and a wealth of valuable insights for mother runners. 

    This interview supplements Keira’s amazing new book called Don’t Call it a Comeback: What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Started Chasing Happiness. 

    She shares how she was able to take that literal first step when she felt isolated and directionless as a newer mom. Six years later, that first step would lead her to setting the American record in the marathon. Keira is open, honest, and vulnerable.

    Some other topics we take on:

    -Imposter syndrome as a runner

    -How to make running “stick”

    -Changes she’s made as a master’s runner

    -How she overcome mom guilt

    -Her toolkit to battle negative self-talk

    -Her favorite snacks 

    Keira is not just amazing because she’s so fast. She is just an amazing human with a beautiful perspective on all things (good, bad, and hard). 

    I hope you enjoy my talk with Keira!

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    More about Keira D’Amato: 

    Keira D'Amato is a four-time USATF National Champion: the 2021 women’s half-marathon (1:07:55), the 2022 women’s 6k (17:52), the 2022 20k (1:04:29), and the 2024 20k (1:06:25). In 2022, she broke a sixteen-year American record in the marathon by running 2:19:12. She holds the world best time in the women’s-only 10-mile, and finished 8th at the World Championship Marathon in 2022. She is the proud owner of Potomac River Run & Walk, a specialty running store in Richmond, Virginia. She now lives in Park City with her family.

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    -IG: @keiradamato 

     

    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.

    27 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • EP 1: AUDRA MCPARTLAND: Advocating for Your Health

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    Audra McPartland, a dedicated runner and mother of four, PE teacher, and soon-to-be masters runner, was on fire running personal records in several distances going from a 23-minute 5K to sub-18, a 1:42 half marathon to 1:20, and a 3:42 marathon to 2:59. But then she started to not feel like herself. Her build up for the New York Marathon was full of fatigue and like she was running through quicksand. 

    It took a lot of self-advocacy in the healthcare system for Audra to get to the bottom of what was going on–and get back to feeling (and running!) her best. Audra shares her lessons and how she is now aiming to reach her peak potential past 40.

    Audra also shares how she’s committed to inspire children and other moms to stay active, her secret to balancing training and her life as a working mom, and how she’s harnessed the power of mindset to overcome obstacles. You’ll leave this conversation ready to get going!

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    MORE ABOUT AUDRA:

    Audra is a disciplined runner, a mother of four, and a dedicated PE teacher who has been running consistently since 2011—even through her last three pregnancies. Living on a farm and approaching 40, she is on a mission to reach peak performance as a master runner while helping her children chase their dreams—from college basketball to futures in banking, sports, and the restaurant business. With all four kids in school (K–8th grade) and involved in year-round sports, she focuses on keeping them active, hungry for success, and engaged, with the support of her husband, a former farmer and now an elementary school vice principal.

    With a strong focus and a passion for growth, Audra draws inspiration from other runners’ stories and mindset audiobooks. She trains on country roads and a 300-meter loop around their house, fueled by high-energy motivational pop rock music. Whether she is running or living life to the fullest, she aims to inspire other moms and runners of all levels to embrace challenges, push their limits, and discover what they are truly capable of.

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    IG: @audramcpartland

    Blog: https://mommymcpartlandrunner.blogspot.com/p/running-history.html

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    running, motherhood, health, fitness, motivation, family, mindset, challenges, personal growth, sports

    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.

    20 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 261. Ben Flanagan | 2025 Canadian Marathon Champion at Toronto Waterfront

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    When Ben Flanagan announced he’d be making his marathon debut at the 2025 Toronto Waterfront Marathon, the Canadian running community took notice — and he didn’t disappoint. On an unseasonably warm and windy day, Ben captured the Canadian Marathon Championship title, adding another major milestone to his already impressive career.

    I sat down with Ben just 11 days before race day to talk about his hopes and dreams for the marathon distance, why he chose Toronto for his debut, and what it’s been like working remotely with his new coach, Jon Green. We also discussed his stressful Olympic experience in Paris 2024, how life has changed since becoming a dad to baby Nora, and whether he pays attention to what other top Canadian marathoners are doing.

    It’s a thoughtful and entertaining conversation with one of Canada’s brightest distance running stars.

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    20 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 260. Kristin Paterson | Processing a Marathon Disappointment in Real Time

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    My guest today is Kristin Paterson, a 39-year-old runner from Ottawa, Ontario, who’s been married to her husband and coach for 18 years. Together they’re raising four kids, all of whom Kristin also homeschools!

    Kristin started running shortly before the pandemic, and has steadily chipped away at her goals ever since. On October 6, 2025, she lined up at the P'tit Train du Nord Marathon in Quebec chasing a Boston Qualifying time — but Mother Nature had other plans. With temperatures soaring to 28℃, Kristin’s race began to unravel before the halfway mark.

    In this episode, she opens up about what it felt like to watch her goal slip away, how she found the strength to keep going when it would’ve been easy to quit, and what it means to process disappointment in real time. Kristin shares the role of sheer stubbornness, the example she wants to set for her kids, the energy of the spectators, and the power of connection with fellow runner and social media friend Bronwyn in getting her across that finish line.

    She also reflects on the wisdom of her mentor and friend of the pod, Ana Laura Fray, who reminded her that running journeys aren’t linear.

    If you’ve ever had a marathon go sideways in the second half, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone — and that sometimes the hardest days teach us the most.

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    14 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 259. Landon Hildebrand, Registered Psychologist | Beyond PRs: Rethinking Psychological Health in Running

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    Landon Hildebrand is an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist, trail runner, and co-owner of Approach Psychology. 

    When Landon first joined me on the podcast, he introduced the idea of joy as a motivator. This time, he takes that concept further — reframing joy as a litmus test for psychological health in both running and life.

    What makes this conversation especially powerful is the perspective Landon brings. Last time, he spoke mainly as a psychologist who happens to be an athlete. This time, he shows up first as an athlete — one who also happens to be a psychologist. With honesty and vulnerability, Landon shares the personal health challenges and stresses he’s faced over the past year, and how they’ve forced him to re-examine his relationship with sport, self, and well-being.

    Together, we explore:

    • Why being psychologically healthy doesn’t always look like PRs or “successful” races
    • How big, unplanned life events can be catalysts for deeper healing and growth
    • How therapy buzzwords — safety, trust, peace, freedom, vulnerability, curiosity — play out in real life
    • Why applying these principles often takes much longer than simply learning them
    • How joy can serve as a compass when we feel stuck or lost

    Landon’s blend of humour, insight, and personal reflection makes this a deeply relatable episode for anyone navigating the ups and downs of running and life beyond the pursuit of PRs.

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    7 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • Ep 0: Introducing The Mother Runners Podcast

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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, 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.

    4 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 258. Kevin Beatty | Why the Best Marathons Aren’t Always the “Majors”

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    When runners talk about “bucket-list marathons,” the conversation almost always begins — and ends — with the Abbott World Marathon Majors: Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin, London, Tokyo, and Sydney. But here’s the truth: some of the fastest, most historic, and most enjoyable marathons in the world aren’t Majors at all.

    In this episode, I’m joined by my older brother, Kevin Beatty — a 2:21 marathoner & cross country coach at Loyalist College — to shine a light on excellent marathons beyond the Majors that deserve your attention.

    Kevin brings both historical perspective and recent experience, having run between 2:35–2:40 at races like Houston, CIM, and Grandma’s in his late 40s. Together we cover:

    ✨ How the World Marathon Majors came to be — and why “Major” doesn’t always mean fastest or most prestigious
    ✨ The hidden challenges of racing the Majors (logistics, late start times, athlete area waits)
    ✨ International marathons worth traveling for — from historic courses like Athens and Fukuoka to PR factories like Valencia and Seville
    ✨ U.S. “shadow majors” such as CIM, Grandma’s, Houston, and Honolulu
    ✨ Canadian favorites region by region, plus hidden gems like Petit Train and Georgina
    ✨ Why boutique marathons like Erie, PA or Queen City can give runners double BQ opportunities
    ✨ New models like The Marathon Project and McKirdy Micro Marathon

    If you’ve ever felt like the World Majors were the only marathons that mattered, this conversation might just expand your horizons — and your race calendar.

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    30 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • FUELING for all STAGES of MOTHERRUNNER-HOOD with Megan Robinson, RD

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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: [email protected]

    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

    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.

    24 September 2025, 4:00 am
  • 257. Matt Fitzgerald | Author of Running the Dream on Going All-In on Your Goals

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    Matt Fitzgerald is the bestselling author of more than 30 endurance-sport books, including 80/20 Running, How Bad Do You Want It?, and his captivating memoir Running the Dream. In this episode, we dive into what it means to go all-in on a bold running goal, why goal setting is such a deeply human instinct, and how the ability to “compete against ourselves” is a surprisingly recent development in the history of sport.

    Matt also opens up about his own journey as a masters athlete, including training for the Javelina 100 miler just seven weeks before lining up at The Marathon Project, where he’s chasing a sub-3 marathon at age 54. We talk about his battle with long COVID, the book he’s currently writing on masters running, and his Dream Run Camps in Flagstaff, Arizona, which give everyday runners the chance to experience life as a “fake pro runner.”

    If you’ve ever wondered why your running goals matter so much — even when no one’s paying you to chase them — you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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    23 September 2025, 7:00 am
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