In this episode, Whitney & Olivia get to know each other better (so you get to know us better, too!). (Shanna & Tricia couldn’t make it—we missed you ladies!).
We ask each other questions we have always wanted to do know about the different chapters in our lives. You’ll find that Olivia has lived a million lives by the time she was 20 & Whitney changed careers & never looked back.
We discuss regrets & reflections on where we are today as mother runners. & of course, share many laughs along the way, too—including or take on jumpsuits. And it wouldn’t be a Miles with Moms episode with talk of poop—or balls. Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Talents
02:58 Getting to Know Each Other
06:00 Olivia's Journey to Utah
08:57 Life in Vegas and EMT Career
15:11 Ballet Experience in Washington, D.C.
18:13 Cultural Connections and Reflections
24:57 Reflections on Leaving Journalism
26:14 Coping with the End of Ballete
32:02 Regrets and Reflections
35:15 The Gift of Dance and Potential
37:48 Redefining Success and Enoughness
43:03 Running Journey and Personal Growth
50:04 Shifting Perspectives on Running Goals
56:03 Finding Joy in Running
59:59 Life Lessons and Future Aspirations
Keywords
podcast, motherhood, running, ballet, personal growth, career transitions, self-acceptance, Utah, journalism, fitness
Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com, and a former TV journalist. She's been a runner most of her life but started going after big goals after becoming a mom. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. Learn more about Whitney & The Mother Runners:
