A Mother’s Day Tribute to Our No. 1 Supporter

Our love of running had to start somewhere, and for many runners, it was inspired—at least in part—by watching our moms lace up.

From seeing your mom log early morning miles and wanting to grow up to be just like her, to having her support through high school and beyond, running often played a big part in your relationship with your mom. Here are some ways our dedicated Runner’s World+ members and Instagram audience learned from their mothers, how the got support from Mom, and why they are grateful to keep logging miles because of her.

So thanks, Mom, for hosting team pasta dinners and fueling our miles, getting out the door in the morning before school, and always being there to cheer us on. Happy Mother’s Day.

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