# #741 - Hildee Weiss - Embracing My Inner Athlete: A Mom's Journey from Couch Potato to Runner at 46

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Podcast: [The Rambling Runner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rambling-runner-podcast-743308)
Published: 2026-06-01T00:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/317BBD/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM7083685461.mp3
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## Resource

Discover Hildee Weiss's inspiring story of late-life fitness, self-belief, and overcoming self-doubt to become an active runner and author. In this episode, Hildee shares her candid journey from a sedentary lifestyle to embracing health, all while balancing a large family and personal challenges. Main Topics Covered: Hildee Weiss's motivation to write her memoir about her fitness transformation How self-belief and confidence evolve through the physical activity journey The challenges of starting fitness in midlife, especially after pregnancy and raising five kids Overcoming setbacks, including surgery and re-engaging with running and cross-training The importance of mindset shifts: from "I have to" to "I get to" in fitness routines Strategies for cultivating self-confidence and resilience as a parent and individual The role of community, coaching, and persistence in achieving fitness goals Future plans for trail running, races, and personal redemption Embracing My Inner Athlete - Hildee Weiss’s memoir, out June 9th Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. CurraNZ - CurraNZ is a natural runner’s recovery supplement made from New Zealand blackcurrant extract, with over a decade of peer‑reviewed research showing real‑world gains for everyday runners – better performance, smarter fuelling, and faster muscle recovery. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠curranzusa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more, and use the code RAMBLING20 to receive 20% your first order from their website. Tailwind Nutrition - Tailwind set the standard for running nutrition and hydration. Head to ⁠tailwindnutrition.com/RAMBLING ⁠or use co…

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