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LYNN RUIS: We Want to Be LYNN, 68 & LOVING Running!
The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins›
Jun 22, 202653:43
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Lynn Ruis is a testament to the idea that you are never too old to run--or start running. Lynn is 68-years-old and she has a vibrant running life. She has a group of close friends who run several times a week together and plan adventures. She travels the world to run races. And she has her long run days, speed days, and tempo days--just like those who are a fraction of her age.
Her journey into running began somewhat unexpectedly when she helped with course control at a local race. Captivated by the energy and excitement, she soon became hooked on the sport.
In our conversation, Lynn and I discuss:
🌀What she loves so much about running at this stage of her life
🌀The importance of community as we become empty nesters
🌀How she keeps pushing herself
🌀And the secret to keeping it fun and making running a lifelong pursuit.
Lynn's story is one of resilience, as she continuously adapts her running practices to stay uninjured and healthy. I know our conversation will inspire you to keep going and never give up on wanting to challenge yourself.
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Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.
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"LYNN RUIS: We Want to Be LYNN, 68 & LOVING Running!" is an episode of The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins. Runtime 53 min. Published June 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
