Run Hard Mom Hard

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Presented by Treeline Journal. We're looking at the ins and outs of what it takes to be a mother who runs ultra marathons. We'll dive into the challenges mothers face while training and racing ultras. We hope to be an encouragement to women who are balancing life with kids and all the miles. It's not easy, but women keep showing up again and again to run, take care of themselves, and show this sport new levels of strength and grit.

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100 | Megan DeHaan: Ranch Life, Running, and Directing Races

Feb 08 2024 64 mins

In this episode we get a chance to speak with Megan DeHaan, a mother, rancher, ultrarunner, and race director. Megan shares her unique journey from her first-ever race postpartum to directing the challenging Crazy Mountain 100 ultramarathon in Montana. Balancing life on a ranch with her passion for running, Megan discusses the realities of motherhood, ranch life, and the thrill of

99 | Rachel Drake: Motherhood, Ultra Marathons, and Staying Positive

Jan 12 2024 55 mins

Welcome to another episode of Run Hard Mom Hard! Our guest, Rachel Drake, shares her insightful journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and her return to competitive trail running. As a professional athlete sponsored by Nike Trail, Osprey, and Spring Energy while simultaneously pursuing a Ph.D., Rachel opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a mother, athlete, and studen

98 | Breaking Records and Chasing Dreams: Nicole's Epic Win at Travelers

Dec 07 2023 56 mins

Nicole is a mom, dental hygienist, and passionate ultra runner. She has completed four 100-mile races in the last 2 years, including the Arkansas Traveler 100 where she set a new course record - beating Ann Trasons record! Nicole is definetely someone to keep your eye on because she's taking this sport to a new height Nicole shares her journey as a mom and ultra runner, discus

97 | 100 Miler(s) Recap

Nov 16 2023 50 mins

Today, we have a special announcement - Ashley Nordell is going to be a guest host while Nikki is studying overseas! We're going to miss Nikki so much, but SHE WILL BE BACK! On the podcast today, Ashley and Stef are talking about their 100 milers or attempts at one. Listen in to get all the details! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/run-ha

96 | Catching Up with Stef & Nikki

Aug 25 2023 50 mins

We're here this week with some life updates - Nikki's upcoming move to the UK, Stef's daughter's health struggles, and we also hear about Stef's latest 50 mile race and how her training is going for her upcoming 100miler in September! Tune in and enjoy! Lots of love to you all out there today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/

95 | Martha Slocomb on Running as a Spiritual & Mindful Practice

Jul 28 2023 85 mins

We’re back this week with an awesome conversation with Martha Slocomb - an ultrarunner, mom, ordained minister, and yoga instructor out of Omaha, Nebraska! We talk with Martha about (all the) things like how she became who she is today, the integrated connection between body and soul, and how “we were made to run - mind, body, spirit” because of the healthy, rejuvenating plac

94 | Melissa Boisvenue on Running with Grief, and Much More

Jun 16 2023 65 mins

This week we get to talk with Melissa - a Canadian ultrarunner and mom of two living babies and one, Baby Googoo, in the heavens Melissa connects with people on and off the trail who are living with grief. She is a great resource and advocate for women that have experienced pregnancy and infant loss - or grief of any kind (as Melissa says, though our stories might not look the sam

93 | When Things Don't Go According to Plan with Ashley Nordell

May 26 2023 74 mins

Hi friends!! This week we have a riveting story hour with Ashley Nordell! Ashley tells us about her November Unsupported FKT attempt on the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas, where there were no dull moments to say the least! Tune in for some suspense, some laughter, and some lessons on rolling with the punches, the true power of sleep deprivation and how women in our sport might g

92 | Podcast Updates with Nikki and Stef!

May 11 2023 39 mins

Hi all!! We are back and here with some podcast updates, life updates and updates from the mother runner world lately! We’re so happy to be back chatting and are excited for more to come! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/run-hard-mom-hard/message

91 | Whitney Heins from The Mother Runners on Marathons, Reframing Disappointment and Returning from Injury

Feb 17 2023 79 mins

Hi Friends!! Between Stef’s big camping trip and Nikki’s international move (updates in the episode) it’s been another long minute since posting a new podcast episode but we finally (!!) have a conversation to share this week! Hooray! We chat with Whitney Heins - a speedy marathoner, running coach and the founder of The Mother Runners, an inclusive and uplifting community of.