Return to Run
by Careth Arnold and Amanda Basham
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Mary Daniels: Cultivating Courage Through Motherhood
Mary Daniels: Cultivating Courage Through Motherhood
About this podcast
A storytelling podcast based on real life experiences told by parents navigating their way through athletic performance, training, and every day life with kiddos.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Mary Daniels: Cultivating Courage Through Motherhood · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 27Mary Daniels joins Careth Arnold and Amanda Basham to talk through a very real postpartum return to running after a huge year of change. They cover her pregnancy, C-section…
- Creativity in Motion: Abigail West · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 26Abigail West joins us to talk about balancing life as an artist, runner, and new mom. She shares how she kept running through pregnancy, navigated a long labor as a true warrior…
- What UTMB Taught Us: Careth and Amanda · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 25Careth and Amanda share their most recent expeirences at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc this past weekend. Careth shares why she went into the race with no pressure to perform…
- Altitude and Attitude: Summertime Training · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 24Join Careth and Amanda as they dive into summertime training, tackling childcare challenges with school out, and finding motivation during tough times. They explore high-altitude…
- How to Stay Active and Inspired During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Michelle Senyard · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this raw conversation, Careth reconnects with Michelle Senyard to explore her journey from college days to becoming a passionate traveler, adventure photographer, and new mom…
- Race Day Insights from Canyons: Training, Tapering, and Recovery · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this episode Careth and Amanda share their recent experiences at the Canyons by UTMB race. Amanda placed 3rd in the 100 mile distance and Careth placed 2nd at the 100k…
- Motherhood, Ambition, and Finding Balance: Ashley Brasovan · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this chat with Ashley, we get to know her as an athlete, mother, and inspirational human. Ashley shares with us her routines, postpartum journey, race ambitions, and a bunch…
- The Grind and the Glory: Careth and Amanda · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 20Amanda and Careth share personal insights about balancing intense training, recovery, mental health, and home chores. They discuss a variety of topics, including training through…
- Time Flies in Motherhood: Emkay Sullivan · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 19Join us as Emkay Sullivan shares her resilient journey through pregnancy, injury recovery, and returning to running. Discover insights on managing Achilles issues, pregnancy…
- Pregnancy Perseverance and Postpartum Peaks: Leah Yingling · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode we are joined by Leah Yingling! She shares her journey through motherhood, discussing the challenges of parenting schedules, the emotional rollercoaster of…
- Kids, Candy, Naps, and Life in Between · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 17Careth and Amanda discuss recent parenting adventures, the importance of rest, and the complexities of nutrition for runners. They share personal anecdotes about their…
- Navigating Non-Traditional Paths to Motherhood: Kat Schuller · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 16Kat shares her journey in athletics, detailing her transition from competitive running to navigating motherhood, IVF, and the complexities of raising a child with autism. The…
- Embracing the Mess, Supplement Exploration, Solo Parenting, and More! · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode, Careth and Amanda discuss their experiences with the New Year, solo parenting challenges, and balancing training while having limited childcare. The conversation…
- Chaos, Coffee, and Cloud Dancing: Brittany Charboneau · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 14Brittany Charbonneau joins us! In this episode she shares her journey from a competitive road runner to embracing motherhood and trail running. The discussion delves into the…
- Race Reflections & Holiday Highlights · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 13Careth and Amanda discuss their recent race experiences from Chiang Mai by UTMB to CIM (California International Marathon), what went well and what did not. They reflect on their…
- Javelina DNF, Mental Resilience, and Motivation · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode we dive into the challenges and triumphs of ultra running, beginining with Careth's DNF (DId not finish) story from the resent Javelina Jundred race in Arizona at…
- Kaytlyn Gerbin: Conquering Giants with Patience · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this conversation, Kaytlyn Gerbin shares her journey of returning to trail racing postpartum, focusing on her recent experience at the Tour des Geants, a 330km mountainous…
- Happy Hour Starts at 4pm on Sundays, the Latest. · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode, Careth and Amanda catch up on their lives, discussing Amanda's recent move, the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, and the impact on their running and…
- Happy Mom, Happy Baby: with Lauren Coury · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this conversation, Lauren Coury shares her journey as a runner and new mother, discussing her experiences with training during pregnancy, birth, and returning to running…
- The UTMB Experience: Travel and Race Insights · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode, Careth Arnold and Amanda Basham share their experiences from the UTMB race, discussing their travel challenges, race day preparations, and the mental and…







