Today we’d like to introduce you to Marjaana Rakai.
Hi Marjaana, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Hey, I’m Marjaana Rakai aka Tired Mom Runs. I started TMR out a very real place – being a mom, juggling work, family and my own athletic dreams while trying not to lose myself in the hustle. I’m a lifelong athlete and sports scientist, but three kids back to back and several international move – I felt like life was pulling me in thousand different directions. It was really challenging to keep my head above water.
Tired Mom Runs started as my outlet for sharing what it’s really like to juggle motherhood, work, and ambitious athletic goals. Over time, it’s grown into a community and coaching where I help women- especially moms and their teenage daughters – to train smarter, build strength and find joy in movement again. My focus is always on blending science with real life, because I know firsthand how messy that balance can be.
Right now, I’m deep into my”50 by 50″ marathon journey, and I’m also build new ways through Tired Mom Runs to make sports science more accessible for everyday women. What started as my own outlet has become a way to show women that it’s never too late and you’re never too busy to go after bold goals.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
the struggles! I love the stoic philosophy and have learned to embrace the obstacles. There’s been injuries, moves across continents, even severe overtraining and health issues that left me on the couch for 5-6 months, wondering if I’d ever return to racing. And of course, sick kids, partner who travels on business, lack of support as I live a life of an expat. Without the obstacles, I believe the achievements can’t be as sweet! Obstacles just means the road might look different, and you need better strategies to keep going.
As you know, we’re big fans of Tired Mom Runs. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Tired Mom Runs is where sports science meets real life. I help women – especially moms and their teenage daughters – train smarter, build strength, and find joy in movement again. What sets my brand apart is honesty and science-based coaching without the gimmicks and quick-fixes – because you are not broken, and you’re stronger than you think. 😀
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiredmomruns/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjaanarakai/
