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Am I a…mother runner?! Apparently I am!
It’s still so new and a little bit strange to be part of the community of moms who run. My little girl (aka Baby E) is 9 months old now, which is crazy to me! As I’ve been on my postpartum journey, it’s been a wild ride and I almost feel like I’ve had to start over in a lot of ways! A lot of “managing expectations” and the like…
So I was really excited to get the chance to trial membership to Many Happy Miles from Another Mother Runner. You may be familiar with AMR’s popular podcast. Many Happy Miles is a fitness platform and community for mother runners of any/all fitness levels. I think there’s something for just about everyone! Keep reading for my review!
I’m linking up with Tuesday Topics with Zenaida and Kim and Runners’ Roundup with Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Laura Norris Running, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs!
Features of Many Happy Miles Membership
Many Happy Miles has a LOT to offer, and it’s catered to the mom who runs, which I think is awesome! Here are some of the highlights:
- 12 months of unique workouts for year-round motivation including:
- Running
- Cross-training
- Strength circuits
- Running-specific prehab.
- The Many Happy Miles app that contains all of the workouts, challenges, on-demand videos, and community support in one place
- Guest coaches & exclusive workshops covering topics such as heart rate training, trail running, and weight lifting.
- Fun welcome gift (coffee/wine tumbler)
- Exclusive gear discounts
- Early access to AMR retreats
Whether you’re an experienced runner or starting from scratch, there is something for everyone!
My Experience with Many Happy Miles
I had a 3 month trial of Many Happy Miles from August to October and I downloaded the app right away. While it took me a little while to get used to how it works, it packs a punch! There are several forums where members can talk about just about anything from nutrition, to newbie runner tips, to injury prevention, to day-to-day life!
Thorough Workouts and Challenges
Each month, a brand new set of workouts is introduced that revolves around a theme. For October, the theme is “Getting After It” with workouts created by Guest Coach Carrie Tollefson, 2004 Olympian! Running workouts are very specific, including paces and time durations, but there’s still plenty of space for flexibility, which I’ve needed a lot of lately!
I’ve mentioned in my previous post that I’ve been doing the October Challenge to “Get out the door in record time”. Setting an alarm has worked relatively well, but I need to work harder on my pump-up music, especially since it’s effective!
Very Helpful Workshops
By far, my favorite part of Many Happy Miles is the access to exclusive workshops! In August, there was a workshop on pelvic floor health, and in September, there was one on foot strengthening, which was particularly timely! You can also go back in the archives and check out previous workshops as part of your membership. I learned a great deal and am still using the tools I learned from those sessions (though I do need to get back on those pelvic floor exercises!).
Final Thoughts
All in all, Many Happy Miles is a one-stop-shop. You can effectively get all of your workouts in one place while continuing to build your strength as a runner. There are live yoga classes, on-demand demonstration videos, and a team that is happy to answer any questions. I was really impressed! I would definitely recommend Many Happy Miles if you’re looking to try something new! If I didn’t already have other fitness subscriptions that I enjoy, I’d lock in for a full year with Many Happy Miles!
Interested in Joining Many Happy Miles?
You can sign up for annual membership to Many Happy Miles anytime! There is an annual membership for $170 or you can upgrade to get a cute zip-up hoodie for $220. Considering that a running coach alone can cost $170 in just a few months (or less), this is a really great deal! Let me know if you decide to sign up, I’d love to hear what you think!
What feature do you like after learning about Many Happy Miles?
That sounds like a very useful app, Janelle!
I think I would really appreciate the support forum of other users – similar to our running blogging community, it’s a great to have people around you who cheer you on and who give you great advice.
Thanks, Catrina! Yes – forums are great for connecting with like-minded individuals! And such an easy way to make friends 🙂
Sounds like this was a perfect fit for you, Janelle! Nothing like that existed back in my day as a new mom. Fortunately, I had a strong network of friends from our playgroup, so that was awesome. I still keep in touch with some of those moms, and that’s after moving (18 years ago) from Michigan back to Iowa 😉
Thanks, Kim! I had to jump on the opportunity to try out this app! Darn COVID has made it hard to connect with the other new moms just in my neighborhood. That’s great that your crew still keeps in touch!
This sounds great! Its nice to have so many resources in one place. The workshops sound really interesting!
The workshops are so great, and the best thing is that you can go back and re-watch them!
Sounds like a great app but a little pricey! I’m glad you liked it and thank you for the great review.
Thanks! Considering all that you get for about $14/month, it’s a great deal! But if you already belong to a gym or fitness subscription it adds up quickly!
They were one of the first running blogs that I followed way back when. It’s really great to see all the great new material they have to offer.
They have grown a great community that I’m happy to be proud of!
This sounds like a great platform. I love that they’ve added workshops and forums to the workout offerings.
They really pack a lot in the app! The workshops always seem to be timely for me!
Hey, mother runner! You have surely earned that title! Way to go!
This sounds like a really cool app. It’s the first I’m hearing about it but it sounds super interesting!
Thank you, Jenn! Glad to be part of the “club” :).
This sounds like a really cool app! I’ve never heard of it before so thatnk for your review. I’m going to share it with some other mother runners that I know 🙂
Thanks Kim, that’d be great to help spread the word!
AMR always does a great job! I have often thought about MHM, and the price point is great, but like you, I do have quite a few other subscriptions already.
I’ve been really impressed by all that they do! It is tough that you have to pay upfront to join, a monthly subscription option would be great!
Wow, the app sounds great. I love that they have educational workshops. There is so much to learn!
They really did a great job with the app and everything is so high quality! Such a great resource.
This sounds like a great resource for new moms! I am glad you found it helpful for you.
Thanks, Zenaida!