Mums Away For A Run
Mums Away For A Run
Kirsten Vieira da Luz
Bringing authentic stories from runner parents, or anyone with barriers to running. This podcast shares stories of the daily juggle with work, running and the daily chaos. This is for the people out there who really need to get that run done before they lose the plot.
The One About Mums Bouncing Forward, Not Back
Kirsten speaks with Emma about all things running post becoming a mum.Emma works with lots of mums on their fitness journey, and knows first hand the ups and downs of returning to running post birth.She is a super mum, PT, marathoner, six star finisher, and now author!Check out her new book, "Mum Power" linked below:https://amzn.eu/d/09xnSGVh
Jul 14
45 min
The One About Chasing Times And Mental Strength
Kirsten speaks to Christine about going from hating that first run, to pulling on a Scotland vest in a short few years - all amazingly post two children! Christine explains how she loves chasing times and those mental battles we all have when trying to get that next PB,
May 29
1 hr 2 min
The One About Marathons And Taking A Break
Kirsten talks to Sarah, who is a busy working mum of two boys as well as a holder of the elusive six star World Marathon Majors finisher's medal.We talk about how Sarah got started in running and how her relationship with running has changed, along with life events that I am sure many of you can relate to.We also talk about fitting in training around the kids, and being ready to take a break when the time feels right.Sarah is very inspiring and I hope you enjoy her story.
Mar 25
43 min
The One About Menopause And Adapting Goals
Kirsten has a proper natter with the one and only Jo Wilkinson. Runner, mother, coach, ex Team GB athlete and mentor.We talk about everything from juggling motherhood and running, adapting goals as we age and change, the impact of menopause, why strength training is so important, and later the conversation digresses to tampons and portaloos...
Feb 14
1 hr 33 min
The One About Running Safety
Kirsten speaks to Laura about how important runner safety is, and how men can do more to help us - no matter how small. We also talk about inspiring generation after generation to take up running and how it can end up literally running a family.
Dec 15, 2025
43 min
The One About The Crazy Marathon Journey
Kirsten speaks to Mairi about being introduced to running as a youngster, and then finding running again later after moving half way across the world. We talk about how the crazy marathon journey has come about, mum guilt, and how the running community has helped re-integration to life in Scotland.
Nov 15, 2025
31 min
The One Where Dad's Away For A Run
A different episode this time as Kirsten speaks to Bob for the first, "Dad's Away For A Run".Bob was very open and honest during this episode about social anxiety and that fear that comes with arriving at races, especially on your own. I hope that resonates with some of you.
Oct 15, 2025
39 min
The One About Finding Yourself And Your Run Buddy
Kelly Deans is a busy lady. It's taken over 6 months to schedule this recording. We talk about how running helped her find herself again after becoming a mum, her first experience running, finding fellow runner friends who "get it", and why she never wants to do a marathon again (so she says). I hope some of you can relate to Kelly's story.
Sep 14, 2025
29 min
The One Where Kirsten Answers Questions Instead
In this episode Kirsten answers some questions sent in and also some common ones asked from the local community.
Jul 15, 2025
33 min
The One About Finding Yourself Again Through Running
Cat is a mother of three, a GP and a fantastic runner. We talk about running through motherhood, and how it can help you when you feel you are losing your identitiy. We also talk about other pressures, especially the compassion trap with social media and how women of a certain generation may never truly be free of negative feelings about our own bodies, no matter how amazing they are.
Jun 14, 2025
51 min
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