<![CDATA[Mums Away For A Run]]>77c51f46-f877-5673-8a1e-3f0e8ea22c99Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:36 +0000Captivate.fmKirsten Vieira da Luz https://artwork.captivate.fm/d991b125-216f-4115-9f7f-95950b3208ec/f68EQqQJHmtgZWyu4Db2Cb8b.pngMums Away For A RunKirsten Vieira da Luz 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.https://mums-away-for-a-run.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastThe One About Marathons And Taking A BreakThe One About Marathons And Taking A BreakKirsten 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.

]]>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.

]]>1f9a8410-39d0-4a1c-8399-a0cde0bd2778Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +000043:11falsefull1212The One About Menopause And Adapting GoalsThe One About Menopause And Adapting GoalsKirsten 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...

]]>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...

]]>84b5e443-540e-4049-b070-562e44e727c4Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +000001:33:50falsefull1111The One About Running SafetyThe One About Running SafetyKirsten 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.

]]>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.

]]>18a5dc70-fe4c-4227-8844-c286b9967195Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +000043:22falsefull1010The One About The Crazy Marathon JourneyThe One About The Crazy Marathon JourneyKirsten 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.

]]>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.

]]>7b4b0e31-f804-478b-ae3c-5da9b352ccbbSat, 15 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +000031:36falsefull99The One Where Dad's Away For A RunThe One Where Dad's Away For A RunA 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.

]]>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.

]]>cf73ea88-937d-4de6-9afc-b9fd5eec7178Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +000039:30falsefull88The One About Finding Yourself And Your Run BuddyThe One About Finding Yourself And Your Run BuddyKelly 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.


]]>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.


]]>5fda6ea5-3e9d-409b-aab5-052da67b25d3Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +000029:29falsefull77The One Where Kirsten Answers Questions InsteadThe One Where Kirsten Answers Questions InsteadIn this episode Kirsten answers some questions sent in and also some common ones asked from the local community.

]]>In this episode Kirsten answers some questions sent in and also some common ones asked from the local community.

]]>8261715f-fa92-47ef-93bb-7d7e4bcbfc91Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +000033:24falsefull66The One About Finding Yourself Again Through RunningThe One About Finding Yourself Again Through RunningCat 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.

]]>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.

]]>600c0f39-7e99-45b7-952c-dd5155cff289Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +000051:15falsefull55The One About The London MarathonThe One About The London MarathonIn this episode I talk to Debbie and Audrey just one week after they both smashed the London Marathon which was their first marathon after years of running.

We talk about the whole marathon experience from a 1st timer perspective, and also about getting started in running and making that switch from 5-10k to longer distance endurance events.

The most important thing about the marathon is the money raised for charity, and Debbie and Audrey have raised a phenomenal amount for the National Deaf Children's Society which is a charity close to Debbie's heart. The donation link is still open and shared below.

https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/debbie-talbot

]]>In this episode I talk to Debbie and Audrey just one week after they both smashed the London Marathon which was their first marathon after years of running.

We talk about the whole marathon experience from a 1st timer perspective, and also about getting started in running and making that switch from 5-10k to longer distance endurance events.

The most important thing about the marathon is the money raised for charity, and Debbie and Audrey have raised a phenomenal amount for the National Deaf Children's Society which is a charity close to Debbie's heart. The donation link is still open and shared below.

https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/debbie-talbot

]]>bbb6d504-a044-46d3-bf50-c693c685f8ecWed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +000048:03falsefull44The One About Finding That Running BuzzThe One About Finding That Running BuzzMaxine is a school teacher and mum of two very young kids. Like a lot of people, Maxine started off in other sports and only took up running during Covid, her first run being a bit of a shock to the system. From there, she has grown to chase that running buzz, and has went from 5k to half marathon to marathon in a very short space of time. We talk about mum guilt whils trying to find that time to yourself.

]]>Maxine is a school teacher and mum of two very young kids. Like a lot of people, Maxine started off in other sports and only took up running during Covid, her first run being a bit of a shock to the system. From there, she has grown to chase that running buzz, and has went from 5k to half marathon to marathon in a very short space of time. We talk about mum guilt whils trying to find that time to yourself.

]]>9d2448e5-6831-4934-b77a-a1a7974732f3Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +000034:48falsefull33The One About A Mum Going For Her First RunThe One About A Mum Going For Her First RunNicola, business owner and busy mum to two young children shares her story from zero to 5K, including her experience joining a running club and the other benefits running has brought her.

]]>Nicola, business owner and busy mum to two young children shares her story from zero to 5K, including her experience joining a running club and the other benefits running has brought her.

]]>12ad4995-c490-4608-b149-afe8a6f64747Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:00:00 +000033:58falsefull22The One About How And Why It StartedThe One About How And Why It StartedKirsten and Alison talk about the barriers to running, why Strides & Smiles was created, and set the scene for future episodes

]]>Kirsten and Alison talk about the barriers to running, why Strides & Smiles was created, and set the scene for future episodes

]]>1aaeec7c-c297-4473-a5d6-860a85829d7dFri, 14 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +000042:50falsefull11