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Return to Run

Careth, Amanda Basham

Booking Overview

Return to Run is a parent-focused athletic journey podcast that blends training, performance, and real-life parenting challenges. It’s a strong booking fit for guests who can speak authentically about endurance/fitness while navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or family life.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

careth.c.a@gmail.com

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Host

Careth - Host of Return to Run, sharing real-life experiences as a parent navigating athletic performance, training, and everyday life with kids; co-hosts episodes with athlete mothers to discuss fitness, r...

Amanda Basham - Co-host on race and training-focused episodes, sharing firsthand endurance racing and recovery experiences while balancing parenthood and athletic goals.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Parent and athlete (runner/endurance preferred) who can credibly discuss training/recovery alongside pregnancy/postpartum or parenting realities; often with a personal brand or sponsorship visibility.
Required Achievements:  
Podium-level or high-participation endurance results (often as described by episode), Documented fitness/training journey through pregnancy/postpartum, Personal brand visibility via photography, adventure/travel, or sponsorships (e.g., footwear apparel)

Recent Guest Discussions

Michelle Senyard - Pregnancy And Postpartum Fitness, Outdoor Exploration, Spiritual Growth, Birth/postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding And Partner Support.

Ashley Brasovan - Postpartum Return To Fitness/racing, Balancing Ambition With Family, Training Routines, Pregnancy/labor Journey, Postpartum Pressures And Imposter Syndrome.

Recent Topics

Running, Endurance Sports, Motherhood, Training, Pregnancy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Mary Daniels: Cultivating Courage Through Motherhood

October 08, 2026

Mary Daniels joins Careth Arnold and Amanda Basham to talk through a very real postpartum return to running after a huge year of change. They cover her pregnancy, C-section recovery, breastfeeding challenges, postpartum anemia, and the slow rebuild back toward trail and ultra fitness.In this episode, Mary also shares her path from being a laywer into marketing, coaching, and elite running, plus how she is navigating life, work, and motherhood while trying to stay healthy and competitive. Chap...

Creativity in Motion: Abigail West

September 16, 2026

Abigail West joins us to talk about balancing life as an artist, runner, and new mom. She shares how she kept running through pregnancy, navigated a long labor as a true warrior, and is now easing back into training while managing her artistic career with a new baby. We loved getting to learn more about her art practice and as well as her athletic persuits! Check out her work at:  abigailwest.net @upinthewoods    Key Topics: Balancing a creative career with athletic pursuits Pregnancy and chi...

What UTMB Taught Us: Careth and Amanda

September 03, 2026

Careth and Amanda share their most recent expeirences at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc this past weekend. Careth shares why she went into the race with no pressure to perform, only to "close the loop" and enjoy the course, while Amanda talks through the mindset shift that kept her from spiraling when she didn't know her place until late in the race. They also get into recovery after Hardrock, the mental toll of big mountain races, and what it means to come away from a major effort feeling enc...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Return to Run?

Return to Run is hosted by Careth and Amanda Basham. Its publicly listed email is careth.c.a@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Return to Run?

The publicly listed email for Return to Run: careth.c.a@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Return to Run have?

Podseeker estimates Return to Run reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Return to Run?

Return to Run typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Parent and athlete (runner/endurance preferred) who can credibly discuss training/recovery alongside pregnancy/postpartum or parenting realities; often with a personal brand or sponsorship visibility. Common among recent guests: Podium-level or high-participation endurance results (often as described by episode); Documented fitness/training journey through pregnancy/postpartum; Personal brand visibility via photography, adventure/travel, or sponsorships (e.g., footwear apparel). Recent guests include Michelle Senyard and Ashley Brasovan.

How hard is it to get booked on Return to Run?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Return to Run cover?

Recent episodes cover Running, Endurance Sports, Motherhood, Training, and Pregnancy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

careth.c.a@gmail.com

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