
Miles with Moms
This is a podcast for moms who run, by moms who run. Our goal with this podcast is for mother runners everywhere to never have to run alone–or feel alone in their mom life struggles or journey to accomplishing BIG GOALS–because guess what? Taking time to take care of yourself and to chase big goals as a mom is not only OK–it is AWESOME! For you and the lessons you’re teaching your kids.
Episodes
22 episodes
ANOTHER HOT SEAT SPECIAL: LOLLIPOPS, IPADS & CROCHET, oh my!
In this episode of the Miles and Moms podcast, Shanna, Tricia, & Olivia (not Whitney, she couldn’t be there today) put each other in the hot seat asking the tough questions about topics like mom guilt, last race of your life choices, and un...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:15:30

OVERCOMING FEARS OF OTHERS' OPINIONS
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we take on dealing with other people's opinions and trying not to care what other people think--whether in real life or on social media. The discussion emphasizes the struggle to balance per...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:07:32

THE MOMS WE THOUGHT WE'D BE vs. WHO WE REALLY ARE
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we talk about your typical random stuff (caffeine and catheters, anyone?) and then we dish the dirt on the types of moms we are vs. the types of moms we thought we would be. We cover ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:23:35

How to find the right running coach for YOU! (& how to break up with one)
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we address a question we have been asked about a lot: what to look for in a running coach & how to find the right running coach for you? We all have had different experiences with running coac...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:12:43

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RUNNING GOAL FOR YOUR UNIQUE "MOM LIFE"
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we are talking about how to choose the right goals for your mom life—as we all have unique demands placed upon us and a limited amount of time and energy. All of our approach setting goals in a di...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:14:11

THE NEW YEAR EPISODE: 2025 Goals (Part 2)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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37:27

THE CHRISTMAS EPISODE: 2024 REFLECTIONS (PART 1)
SummaryIn this episode of the Miles and Moms podcast, we get deep--and also really ridiculous, as we tend to be--starting with an in-depth analysis of the personality of Olivia's dog (kidding, not kidding). We also reflect on 2024 in ru...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:00:21

What’s So Freaking Great About the Marathon, Anyway?!
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, your hosts (Whitney, Olivia, and Shanna—Tricia was unable to make it) delve into the complex relationship runners have with marathons. What’s so great about the marathon distance anyway? Why...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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52:20

PART 2: Tricia & Whitney in the HOT SEAT
This is PART 2 of our little series of putting each other in the HOT SEAT. Part I, Shanna & Olivia interviewed one another. In this episode (part II), Whitney & Tricia interview one another—asking their own questions and questions from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:51

PART 1: Shanna & Olivia in the HOT SEAT
One of the skills of being a mother runner is being flexible & adapting to change. So with that, this week we are giving you TWO episodes for the price of ONE. Why? Because our schedules were too nuts & we couldn't all get together so w...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:26:28

BONUS EPISODE: An Interview with Sandra Mikulic
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, hosts Olivia and Tricia welcome Sandra Mikulic (a "plus-sized runner"), who shares her inspiring journey from a non-runner to an ultra marathoner. Sandra discusses the transformative power of runn...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:15:10

DECISION TIME: Running PR or Another Baby??
In this episode, your Miles with Moms hosts discuss weighing the decision many mother runners face: should they train for a running PR or expand their family? It is a tough decision with many emotions (and opinions!). But the truth is, there ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:13:01

WHO LET US HAVE A PODCAST?? (holiday edition)
Will 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:07:34

BONUS EPISODE: MOTHER RUNNER SPOTLIGHT, ALYSE GILLIVER!
In our inaugural BONUS episode where we spotlight amazing mother runners, we are celebrating the awesomeness of Alyse Gilliver, an incredible mother runner. Alyse, @aleebreemcgee_run on Instagram, is a mom to three littles (6 and b...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:13:01

Running Postpartum: Our Mistakes, Lessons, & Expertise
Running after having a baby is HARD--& is so different for each pregnancy. In this episode, we unpack our experiences with running postpartum, including the mistakes we made because we had a lack of knowledge related to pelvic floor health....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:13:01

Our Top Fueling FAILS & Tips
In this episode we chat about the importance of fueling for runners and share personal stories of their fueling fails and go-tos. We share some humorous stories about their experiences with nutrition and food choices as runners &am...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:13:01

The Mental Assault of Running Injuries (+ the Good Stuff, too)
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we discuss the challenges and lessons learned from running injuries. We share personal experiences, emphasizing the mental and emotional toll injuries can take on runners, especially mothers. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:00

(Creatively) Finding Time to Run
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of finding time to run as busy mothers. The conversation delves into the balance of family life and running, strategies for training, and the importance of flexibility in managing workouts around kids'...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:52

Navigating Runner Safety as a Mother Runner: In Honor of the Life of Alyssa Lokits
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we discuss the critical issue of runner safety, sharing personal experiences and the emotional impact of recent tragic events involving runners. We explore the importance of awareness, self-defens...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:20

The Comparison Trap for Moms Who Run
In this episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, the hosts discuss their recent race experiences, the challenges of comparison in running, and the unique struggles of postpartum running. They share personal stories about their journeys, the impo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:42

The Mom Guilt Battle
In this episode, we discuss the pervasive issue of mom guilt, particularly in the context of running and personal pursuits. We share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate feelings of guilt, the importance of communication with pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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41:51

Getting to Know Your Miles with Moms Co-hosts
In this inaugural episode of the Miles with Moms podcast, we, (your hosts Whitney, Olivia, Shanna, and Tricia -- hi!) share our personal running journeys, the motivations behind starting the podcast, and the challenges we face as mother runners...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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