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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 running, the challenges of marathons, and the supportive community within ultra running. She emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, the impact of social media on body image, and the values she instills in her children. Ultimately, they emphasize that the journey itself is the true victory, encouraging listeners to embrace movement and self-discovery without the burden of expectations.

Chapters

01:30 Sandra's Running Journey Begins
04:32 The Transformation Through Running
06:58 Experiencing the Marathon
09:58 The Ultra Running Community
13:29 Mindset and Neuroplasticity in Running
20:58 Balancing Motherhood and Running
24:00 Embracing Change and Self-Forgiveness
26:05 The Impact of Parenting on Self-Perception
28:58 Body Image and Self-Acceptance
01:00:02 Overcoming Adversity and Self-Love
01:02:59 Transformative Moments in Motherhood
01:05:59 Non-Scale Victories and Self-Compassion

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
• [email protected]