I’m a bit over the moon about being featured today on Another Mother Runner!!!
http://anothermotherrunner.com/2011/12/18/why-i-run-dorothy-beal/
I am even more excited though that I learned that they included me in their next book Train Like A Mother in their section on Stroller Running.
You guys know how much I LOVE stroller running – right? Well I didn’t use to love it when I had my first baby - I actually hated it.
My Three Loves
Now that it’s cold and I can’t run with my babies much anymore, I’m missing it terribly. AS IN I wish I could be running with a triple stroller instead of doing solo treadmill runs.
I with out a doubt PR’ed this fall in the marathon and 10K because of all the stroller runs I went on this summer. It’s an honor to be included in the book, but I’m especially pumped to be included in this section.
I don’t often feel like a bada$$ but I will tell you when I run pushing all three of my kids – I feel like a superhero. I’m not self conscious of anything. I’m not only running but pushing three humans. It’s a crazy incredible feeling.
I don’t like to brag [ever] but I do like to talk about what I accomplish in order to inspire myself to keep moving.
SOOOOO Here are my stroller records. I am as proud of these as I am of my 3:13 marathon.
STROLLER RECORDS
Single Stroller Mile: 6:08 (2011)
Double Stroller Mile: 6:16 (2011)
Triple Stroller Mile: 6:05 (2011)
Single Stroller Run: 13.1 Miles (2011)
Double Stroller Run: 10 Miles (2011)
Triple Stroller Run: 13.1 Miles (2011)
Tell me what are the reasons why you run?? Feel free to list 26.2 if you would like[wink]
Runner, dreamer, marathoner x24, mommy of 3, Women's Running Magazine cover model, published writer, Saucony contributing blogger, running coach, and lover of all things running. I Run This Body. 
Oh, man. I could go on for yeeeeaaaarrrs about the reasons I run. I’ll just leave you with 3 short and sweet ones.
1. It makes me feel alive.
2. It clears my head and turns any horrible day into a great, if not bearable, day.
3. It makes me look and feel gooooood.
Love those!! If you get bored feel free to come back and add the other 23.2 reasons
Loved your spotlight on another mother runner this morning!!
YAY – thanks!! I am still so excited about it
Does that make me a running geek?
Hi Dorthy. I found your blog thanks to Another Mother Runner. Your story fascinates me. I’m new to marathoning and I ran a debut marathon at 3:49 one year after having my 3rd child. This year I ran the same marathon in 3:32. I had no idea I could improve so much in one year. It sure makes me wonder where I can go from here. I was also so impressed and inspired by your stroller records. Wow. The next time I’m pushing my single I’ll remember to be extra thankful that it will make me a stronger runner.
Carissa – those are some mighty impressive marathon times!!! DREAM BIG and run long – the sky is the limit to how far you can go. When I ran 11 minute miles I would have laughed if you would have told me I could run as fast as I can now
So glad found my blog and thanks for commenting!!
I love that your triple stroller mile PR is faster than the single stroller PR… amazing! I’m not running right now (I’m in 3 weeks w/ my first little one!), but normally I run because:
-It helps me clear my mind and forget about my troubles
-It makes me feel strong and awesome even when I’m slow and sloppy
-It reminds me that my abilities are only as limited as I choose to make them!
Thanks Megan!! Congrats again on your little one
p.s. My triple stroller runs are usually the fastest – which makes no sense other than I really feel like a superhero so I think I push myself harder than with the single
FOR MY SANITY (which I lack right now)….
I ran with my kids in the double stroller yesterday and thought no wonder that Dorothy Beal is so fast! I hadn’t used the stroller in nearly two years. I ran three miles and was sweating like a horse. I may take them out more often for the workout, although I doubt I will take them more than 5 miles. I don’t have that much pavement
I swear stroller running can get you in the best shape of your life
Such a workout!!
Hello,
Can you please tell me what kind of stroller that is? I am on a desperate search for a triple. I have a 5 year old, almost 3 year old, and 10 month old baby.
Thank you!
Heidi