I think it’s a typical woman thing it’s hard for us to own things, even when it’s clear we do.
Why do you think this plagues mother runners?
RELATED: Hate Running? 25 Ways to Learn to Love It?Ī lot of the women in this book express self doubt about their running. There’s a story about a woman running with multiple sclerosis, there’s a woman who ran a naked 5k and stories about divorces and best friends. We wanted to celebrate our community and there are so many good stories. In Tales from Another Mother Runner we encompass everyone from the first time 5K-er to the seasoned ultra marathoner - there’s a story in there for everybody. We wanted to celebrate that in this book. You share the same goals and values and know how important it is to take care of yourself, even when it’s the last thing you want to do.
#Talesrunner book full#
It’s hard to give it the right adjective, but the power of it is like walking into a room full of people you know you can be friends with. There was this organic community that emerged on that was so strong, so vibrant, so amazing. What made you want to write this third book, and what makes it stand out from the previous two?īoth Sarah and I were sports and fitness freelance writers before Run Like a Mother, and after that our career paths hung a 90-degree turn. “It’s such a powerful antidepressant that I don’t know if I can put it into words.” At this point, for me I love a race, love the spirit and energy of a great finishing time or PR, but if I had to choose between racing and running five miles regularly for the rest of my life, I’d pick the latter just because it has the power to keep me balanced. But I still have depression issues, so that’s what keeps me going - knowing that running is my balancing elixir. I struggled badly with post partum depression I have two kids, now 8 and 11. I know the power of exercise and forward motion. I lived on the Upper West Side near Central Park, so I was like, ‘OK, that’s my gym!’ I became a runner in my early 20s. When I was done rowing, I moved to New York and I couldn’t afford a gym. It wasn’t optional, you just kind of gutted out two to three miles. I’m a little bit of an accidental runner, like many others who have that story of, ‘Oh I hated that mile test in gym class in sixth grade!’ Sarah and I both rowed collegiately so running was part of cross training. What first inspired you to start running (and keep doing it)? Tales From Another Mother Runner: The Power of Exercise We spoke with Dimity McDowell to find out why running means so much to her - and how it’s helped her battle depression over the years. And other contributors address running with multiple sclerosis, getting divorced, and trying to literally outrun a family history of cancer and disease. Bowen Shea pens a relatable tale about dealing with her aging body, both as a runner and a woman. In her essay “Defying Gravity,” McDowell writes for the first time about struggling with suicidal thoughts - and how running helped her cope. RELATED: 17 Tips from Fit Mom Bloggers on Finding Time for Exercise But, the book delves deeper into the problems that plague mothers (and everyone), too. Longer pieces are interspersed with funny tidbits from the vibrant mother runner community on topics ranging from what it’s like to run a naked 5K to woe-is-me bathroom tales.
#Talesrunner book series#
In their third book, McDowell and Bowen Shea gathered a series of inspiring personal essays from 22 “badass mother runners” (themselves, included). But what if navigating any of those things could start with something as simple as lacing up your sneakers?īy the time you finish Tales From Another Mother Runner, from founders of Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea, you’ll be convinced of the power of pounding the pavement. Throw in life’s other curveballs - depression, divorce, illness - and getting through your days can feel daunting, to say the least.
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