• How her move to St. George, Utah, reignited her running ambitions, her journey of balancing intense marathon training with family life, and her use of social media to inspire and connect with other moms, Shanna Birchett.

  • Sep 11 2024
  • Length: 24 mins
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How her move to St. George, Utah, reignited her running ambitions, her journey of balancing intense marathon training with family life, and her use of social media to inspire and connect with other moms, Shanna Birchett.

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  • Shanna Birchett, whose name means "pretty" in Yiddish, grew up in Southern California as the sixth of eight children. Her early involvement in local 5Ks ignited her passion for running. After a church mission and starting a family, she paused her competitive running career to focus on raising six children. Despite the challenges, Shanna stayed active through strength training, particularly with P90X.
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    In 2020, after moving to St. George, Utah, Shanna reignited her running ambitions. With a coach specializing in heart rate-based training, she aims to qualify for the Olympic Trials with a marathon goal of 2:37.
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    Shanna balances her training with family life, training six days a week and using her Instagram account, "Motherhood_underrunning," to inspire and connect with other moms. Her journey reflects resilience and dedication as she pursues her dreams while supporting her growing community.
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