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Busy runners—including moms—often struggle to feel like they can do it all. Squeezing training in around family responsibilities can leave them doubting whether they’re doing enough to achieve their athletic ambitions. But when they do get out on the roads or the track, they feel unfocused or guilty for taking time away from home or kids.
Yes, running and parenting—or to be honest, running and any type of adulting—requires balance and sometimes, compromises. But I’m here to tell you that having kids doesn’t mean your best running days are a thing of the past. Mother runners, you can still run toward your goals! I’m proof.
My name is Neely Gracey, and I’m a mom, coach, elite runner, author, and four-time Olympic Trials qualifier. You might have seen my name in the news when I broke the Guinness World Record in the stroller mile on June 30 or when I ran my…