Makenna Myler is a professional distance runner for Asics who has lived all over the world, now trains in Utah, and she qualified for her first Olympic Trials after becoming a mother. We talk about being coachable, having tough conversations with teammates to create a healthy competitive culture, your circle of control, training in tune with your hormones, and our shared love of ridiculous holiday cards. This interview was done as research for the book I’m writing about the mental lessons learned and practiced in running and motherhood. I’m sharing these recordings so you can come along in this book writing process with me! Learn more about the book, my running and mindset coaching, and The Runner's Mastermind at mindovermilespod.com. Original music by Joseba Brit.

Claire Maxted: The Give and Take of Adventures and Business as a New Mom

If running is a mental sport and sport is where life’s lessons play out, why do we focus so much on the physical side of training? Let’s talk about the mental lessons and attitudes we practice in running and in life. I’m your host, Caitlin Hudson, and while I am technically a running coach, I think a better description is I’m a life coach who also gives running advice. Season 1 of this show will be a behind the scenes look at the interviews I’ve recorded with professional, elite, and “regular” mother runners for the book I am writing about running and motherhood. Learn more about the book, this show, and my work at mindovermilespod.com or on Instagram @tend.athletics.