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The Practice Brave Podcast223: Shanna Birchett on Running with Baby #7 (and a sub 3 marathon at 16 weeks!) In today's episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Shanna Birchett, a dedicated runner and mother of six, who is navigating the unique challenges of training during her seventh pregnancy. With a focus on long-term goals and adaptability, Shanna shares her experiences and insights on maintaining an athletic lifestyle while embracing the physical, emotional, and logistical changes that come with pregnancy. This episode serves as a reminder that pregnancy can be a time of growth and opportunity, allowing athletes to explore new dimensions of their fitness while preparing for the exciting journey ahead.
2026-02-2547 min
Knight Fit168. Does Pregnancy Really Limit You? Running During Pregnancy, Motherhood, Big Goals & More w/ Shanna and OliviaIn this episode I interview Shanna Birchett and Olivia Hovey about their experiences running during pregnancy, what myths and lies they heard about pregnancy (that aren't true!), how you can still achieve big things as a mother (and while pregnant!), that pregnancy doesn't taint you forever and so much more. This is such an uplifting interview and one that any expectant or hopeful mothers should listen to! Find Shanna and Olivia at:Instagram: @motherhood_running, @watch_oliviarun Support the showKNIGHT FIT PODCAST EPISODE GUIDE: https://d...
2026-01-121h 03
The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney HeinsManaging Marriage & Marathon TrainingSend us a textThis one was some serious girl talk—a little bit of over-sharing, perhaps, and some venting: We talk about a challenge a lot of mother runners face but don’t really talk about: how to manage your marriage while training for a marathon. In this episode, we openly discuss the complexities of balancing marathon training with our relationships to our husbands—exploring how to find the time and energy to maintain intimacy while managing the demands of family life and training. Our conversation highlights the need for understanding and compromi...
2025-07-091h 10
Between Two CoachesIt's Never Too Late To Do Something For Yourself with Shanna BirchettIn this episode, Amanda and Nick welcome Shanna Birchett, a mother of six and passionate runner, to discuss her journey back to running after a long hiatus. They discuss some of the recent downhill controversies in running. They explore the challenges of balancing motherhood and personal fitness, the importance of supportive coaching, and the need for empathy in the running community. Shanna shares her experiences with postpartum running, the significance of including family in her running journey, and the lessons learned about self-care and personal growth. The conversation emphasizes that it's never too late to pursue personal goals and...
2025-04-1158 min
Knight Fit108. Shanna's Faith Story: How God Saved Her!In this episode I interview Shanna Birchett (aka @motherhood.running) about her faith journey: how it began, where it is now, how it's impacted her life as a mother, runner and how it truly saved her! Such an impactful and beautiful story.Find Shanna at:Instagram: @motherhood.running Support the showKNIGHT FIT PODCAST EPISODE GUIDE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nu-TtnLqgkiqz705cXsRlWWwJXokLI6z_auNgvwyotc/edit?usp=drivesdk SAVINGS: The HA Society
2025-04-0757 minThe Practice Brave Podcast183: Unlocking Potential as an Athlete Mom with Runner Shanna BirchettIn this episode, I chat with Shanna Birchett, a mother of six and dedicated runner, about rediscovering her passion for running after a medical setback and motherhood. We discuss balancing training with family life, the benefits of strength training, postpartum mental health, and the impact of a supportive coach and community. Shanna encourages moms to embrace their current season while pursuing their fitness goals. Follow Shanna on Instagram at @motherhood_running where she shares her journey, training, and inspiration for fellow moms navigating fitness and life. Join me at the Live Pr...
2025-03-0550 min
Knight Fit95. Shanna Birchett on Running & Motherhood, Fueling, Giving Herself Grace and MORE!In this episode I get to chat with Shanna Birchett about her running journey, being a mom to 6, how she balances running and motherhood, giving herself grace, what her day looks like, her faith and MORE! This was such an engaging and eye-opening conversation that reveals just how capable we all are. Find Shanna at: Instagram: @motherhood_running Support the showKNIGHT FIT PODCAST EPISODE GUIDE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nu-TtnLqgkiqz705cXsRlWWwJXokLI6z_auNgvwyotc/edit?usp=drivesdk ...
2025-02-1049 min
BOLOTOR PodcastHow her move to St. George, Utah, reignited her running ambitions, her journey of balancing intense marathon training with family life, and her use of social media to inspire and connect with other moms, Shanna Birchett.Shanna Birchett, whose name means "pretty" in Yiddish, grew up in Southern California as the sixth of eight children. Her early involvement in local 5Ks ignited her passion for running. After a church mission and starting a family, she paused her competitive running career to focus on raising six children. Despite the challenges, Shanna stayed active through strength training, particularly with P90X. In 2020, after moving to St. George, Utah, Shanna reignited her running ambitions. With a coach specializing in heart rate-based training, she aims to qualify for the Olympic Trials with a marathon goal of 2:37.
2024-09-1124 min
Life in StrideShanna Birchett/Motherhood_Running: Mom of 6, 2:44 Marathoner, Balancing Life & Running FastOn this episode, the boyz had on special guest Shanna Birchett! Shanna is a huge inspiration to all running parents out there, especially moms!
Shanna grew up running, but took a long break while having her kids. She recently picked it back up again and had immediate success! In her first marathon at CIM in 2023 she ran a 2:53, and then followed that up with a stunning 2:44 at Grandma's Marathon this year. OTQ 2028 incoming?? We think so.
Shanna shares her story as a mom of 6 and elite athlete on her Instagram page where she now has 100k followers! We...
2024-08-131h 09
The Rambling Runner Podcast#628 - Shanna Birchett: A 2:44 Marathon with 6 Kids under 8!!!Shanna Birchett is the true definition of a "mother runner" with a shockingly inspirational story. A mother of six kids under eight years of age, Shanna returned to running in her early 20's after a talented yet tumultuous beginning in the sport as a pre-teen. In fact, just last week Shanna set a new marathon PR of 2:44:11 at Grandma's Marathon!You can follow Shanna at www.instagram.com/motherhood_running.SponsorsASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are...
2024-06-2551 min
wait, but how?006 || "Motherhood Doesn't End Your Dreams, It Gives Them Purpose"Shanna Birchett joins wait, but how? to talk about her running career before and during motherhood. She reminisces on how she felt guided by God and how all the stars aligned to get her where she is today. Audi and Shanna discuss running and how a scary running incident changed her life forever. She talks about running safety and preparedness. Shanna opens up about mom guilt and her idea of team work in a family unit. They break down other topics like women chases their big goals, kids being their ultimate motivation and working together with your spouse to...
2024-04-291h 04
The Passionate Runner044 Shanna Birchett - Embrace the Season You’re InShanna Birchett is the true definition of a ‘mother runner’ with an inspirational story. A mother of six kids under six years of age, Shanna returned to running with grit, determination, and compassion for herself. Shanna believes in embracing the season you’re in, whether that’s a new runner altogether or a seasoned runner who is looking for that next level of improvement. Today, Shanna shares her relatable transformation story, talks about overcoming a medical condition, and provides tips and advice that all runners can implement in their daily routine.Episode SponsorRunner C...
2023-07-2653 min