Another Mother Runner

Ready to hang out with two amazing women—and coaches? Then come along with us as we introduce you to the new Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jess Hofheimer and Amy Skorich, two North-Carolina-based runners (and mothers!) who are now overseeing the traditional running programs.Listen in as Dimity, Sarah, Jess and Amy talk about how:—The two got became runners (both started with a marathon distance!);—Jess overcame overtraining and disordered eating to run her best marathon at age 45;—Amy had a frustrating journey to a diagnosis of type one diabetes—and how she ran her marathon PR after being diagnosed; —The pair approach training with the perspective of "commitment with flexibility" and "curiosity with possibility."Train with Jess + Amy in their traditional running programs: 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Get happier this year: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrFind your Calm: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen episode for anyone who feels run down or that they’re running on empty: Sarah and Coach Amanda talk with sports nutritionist (and elite runner) Jo Butler about underfueling. Jo details:-the importance of eating enough to fuel performance—and everyday life;-the domino effect, both physical and mental, of undereating;-how stress affects your running;-the links between eating and hormones; and,-ideal pre-run foods and smart snack options.The hosting duo talks muffin-baking before the guest joins at 12:01. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Restorative Herbal Sleep helps promote better, restorative sleep. Get yours at ZzzQuil.com Get a free 7-day trial plus $20 off your 1st purchase of vet-recommended pet products at YourFuzzy.com/AMR with code AMR Start Thriving: Join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR to get 40% off your first order and a free gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen for some laughs—and to learn why Erin (and probably you!) feels crummy during a recovery week while marathon training. Get training advice for a weekend of “stacked” races, like Caroline is doing. And find out if the hosts crave any food while working out after Cathy admits she daydreams about doughnuts. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Take your free hair quiz + get 15% off your first order at Prose.com/AMRNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all injured runners—and runners looking to get stronger or faster: This is a must-listen-to episode! Sarah and Coach Liz have an in-depth conversation with two deep-water running instructors, including the founder of Fluid Running. Learn:-how to stay in shape when you can’t run;-how each guest ran a speedy marathon after training almost exclusively in a pool;-ways to make “aqua jogging” less boring; and,-the cardiovascular and strength-building benefits of pool running.In the intro, the hosts kvetch about unsolicited athletic advice from older white men; the first guest hops on at 12:31.As promised: Save $25 off Fluid Running with coupon code AMR25.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 California-inspired classics: Get 15% off your first at JenniKayne.com with code AMR Vita-save: Get 50% off your first Care/of order by visiting takecareof.com and using code AMR50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to hit the snow on skinny skis? You will be after this podcast about cross country skiing basics!Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Anne Hinrichs, a cross country ski instructor and Birkebeiner finisher, and Emily Fischer, a marathoner and triathlete who is training for her first Korteloppet, a 29K ski race during the Birkebeiner weekend.The group chat about:—the differences between classic cross country skiing and skate skiing;—what cross country skiing equipment you need to get started (step one: a strong core!); —how skate skiing compares to running—and training for a ski event compares to a marathon;—and why conquering a downhill on skinny skis makes you feel like a rock star. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 20% off your purchase up to 3 items at TopoAthletic.com with code TOPOAMR20 (good thru 2/28/22) Great socks! Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/AMRStress less this year: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book lovers: This bi-annual episode is a must-listen! Sarah and Ellison cozy up (remotely) to talk about the best new books they’ve read (and listened to). Fiction and non-fiction. Here are the books they discuss:Fight Night: Miriam ToewsA Line to Kill: Anthony HorowitzThe Days of Afrekete: Asali SolomonChouette: Claire OshetskyThe School for Good Mothers: Jessamine ChanIntimacies: Katie KitamuraA Net for Small Fishes: Lucy JagoSea of Tranquility: Emily St. John MandelThe Lost Daughter: Elena FerranteThese Precious Days: Ann PatchettGraceland, at Last: Margaret RenklThe Secret History of Home Economics: Danielle DreilingerAll That She Carried: Tiya Miles Before starting to talk about books at 11:01, the duo reminisces about track workouts from their (relative) glory days.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Enjoy 20% off your purchase up to 3 items atTopoAthletic.com with code TOPOAMR20 (good thru 2/28/22) Style AND comfort: Get 30% off your Betabrand order at Betabrand.com/AMR Connect with your sexual self: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trialby going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if you’re like Carly and you’re waffling on winter training for a spring race. Or if you’re like Katie and you wonder if you still need to do hill repeats when you live in a hilly part of the country. Or Amy, who is contemplating joining a Masters swim team. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! New Year, new Rothy’s shoes! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR A clean start to 2022: Get 20% off your first order at Blueland.com/AMRNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An episode for everyone who admires trailblazers like Kathrine Switzer and Jane Fonda: Journalist Danielle Friedman shares insight and anecdotes gained from her research for her brand-new book, Let’s Get Physical. She talks with hosts Sarah and Katie about:-the genesis of our contemporary fitness industry;-the pervasive (and now debunked!) notion that strenuous physical exertion harmed women;-how the 1970s running boom affected women differently than men;-Jane Fonda blending fitness and feminism; and,-women finding solace from movement in navigating loss.Sarah shares poignant family news in the introduction; the guest comes on at 15:18.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get happier this year: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for some simple, easy ways to integrate habits into your life, we’ve got you. Two experts—psychologist Dr. Michelle Trotter-Mathison and dietician Ellie Kempton—chat with Dimity and Sarah Wassner Flynn about what makes a sustainable, healthy habit.Among other things, the discussion includes: The disconnect between intention and action—and where most of us get tripped up; Why size (think super tiny!) and simplicity (think super easy!) are key when forming a new routine and subsequent habit; How a routine, rather than being constricting, can actually be freeing; and The idea that willpower is actually a reflection of needs not being met. (So true when it comes to nutrition!) Ready to join Michelle in Creating Habits that Stick? Register here; the four-week program starts Monday, January 10.Ready to join Ellie in Simply Nourished Like a Mother? Register here; the eight-week program starts Monday, January 10. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less this year: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrGet a free 7-day trial plus $20 off your first purchase of vet-recommended pet products at YourFuzzy.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrapping up this annual, year-end tradition, Sarah gabs with Dimity, Tish, Liz, and Ellison. Laughs abound in this 500th episode!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr A beautiful deal: Get 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may be biased, but we think ringing in the new year with an athletic tradition is pretty much the best idea ever. You will too, after you listen to this podcast.Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with three women who start the year off with athletic traditions: First up is Jane Martin-Lavaud, who began her tradition of participating in the Coney Island Polar Plunge in 2015 to honor her daughter, and now plunges weekly; Then we hear from Jodi Snowdon, who has run the in the Resolution Run 5K, a Canada-wide event, with her two daughters for nine straight years; Then we connect with Jen Miller, who spent New Year's Eve in 2020 doing the Hainesport Hundred and 24 Hour Endurance Run—and had so much type-2 fun she went back this year for another 45 or so laps. Many Happy Miles offers fresh monthly workouts, strength circuits, challenges, as well as expert workshops, a 15% yearlong discount on merchandise and training programs at Another Mother Runner, live strength and yoga classes, among other features. Join us today!We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkoutTune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amrReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in on this annual tradition: Host Sarah Bowen Shea catches up with half of her co-hosts to hear what they were up to in 2021—and what 2022 might hold for them. (With a fair number of conversational side trips!) This week: Katie, Adrienne, Amanda, and Molly.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stay Calm during the holidays: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for consistency, strength, and community in your workout routine? Look no farther than Many Happy Miles in 2022.Dimity chats with a trio of women about Many Happy Miles, our annual membership program: First up is Christy Diller, a physical therapist, three-year member of Many Happy Miles, and running coach who will oversee the Ask a Physical Therapist/PT Move of the Month. “I’m so excited to provide education and guidance on a subject I’m passionate about,” she says, “We’re going to set you up to have a good base; it doesn’t have to be complicated.” Then we talk to Brandi Dockett, a personal trainer, who will help with the strength circuits and live strength classes this year. Brandi has a practical, yet engaging Finally, we connect with Hillary Rosenberg, also a three-year member of Many Happy Miles, who calls herself a Many Happy Miles evangelist. “The program has transformed me from someone who runs to somebody who thinks of myself as a runner. That’s a really big difference.” Many Happy Miles offers fresh monthly workouts, strength circuits, challenges, as well as expert workshops, a 15% yearlong discount on merchandise and training programs at Another Mother Runner, live strength and yoga classes, among other features.Join us today!This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners looking for inspiration: Listen to this episode, a conversation with ultrarunner Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who started running a mere five years ago—after losing her leg to cancer two decades ago. With Sarah and Amanda co-hosting, Jacky shares:-her gratitude about the journey that took her from amputation to professional runner;-how the first mile of every run is uniquely uncomfortable for her;-why she finds trails more appealing than roads;-her "unfinished business" with a 240-mile race in Moab, Utah; and-her sub-24-hour 100-mile run on a NordicTrack treadmill.Before the ultramarathoner joins at 13:17, the hosting duo talks about extreme weather they've run in recently. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Give the gift of KORSA running apparel: Get $20 off at roadrunnersports.com/amrShare stories—and StoryWorth: Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/amr Subscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen if you’re like Holly and you want to figure out how your half-marathon finish time can predict when you’ll cross your marathon finish line. Or if you can relate to Amy, who’s looking to support friends training for a 13.1 or 26.2 during winter weather. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Limited holiday discount: Save 25% on Runderwear with code GIFT25 at Runderwear.com/amr Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners, bakers, and anyone who admires grit + tenacity will eat up this episode featuring Sarah and Dimity as hosts and guest Rachel Wyman, a triathlete/mother runner, founder of the Montclair Bread Company, and author of the newly released Will Run for Doughnuts. Star baker Rachel details:-her horrific 2018 bike accident—and remarkable recovery (including a huge 26.2 PR!);-how rock climbing serves as a cross-training tool—and more—for her;-the 5K she’s organized for eight years + the running club she co-founded;-adjustments to her training because she’s on her feet for 8+ hours/day for work;-ways to make baking more accessible and less intimidating (even doughnuts!).In the introductory chitchat, the hosting duo talk about ways their kids—and book group—are bringing holiday cheer into their lives. Rachel the Baker joins at 16:17.Check out two of Rachel's recipes.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout Go to Curology.com/amr for a free 30-day trial, just pay $4.95 for shipping & handling. See here: To try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free, go to WarbyParker.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got the beat on this one—we’re talking all about running cadence, so if you’re often injured or are looking for a little free speed, tune in!Dimity talks to Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat about why most runners would benefit from paying attention to their running cadence.The trio discuss:—The value of having your foot be on the ground for less time;—How to measure running cadence either manually or using a GPS;—Why 164 steps per minute—not the mythical 180—is a great goal for most of us; and—Ways to (patiently) work on your cadence, including music.Play with Running Cadence PlaylistOn SpotifyOn iTunesSong 1: Mr. Brightside: 148 bpmSong 2: Don’t Stop Me Now: 160 bpmSong 3: This Too Shall Pass: 160 bpmSong 4: But It’s Better If You Do: 170 bpmSong 5: Happy: 160 bpmSong 6: Dancing with Myself: 180 bpmThis episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners in search of adventure will thrill to this episode featuring Liz Ferro, author of the newly released memoir Finish Line Feeling, as she details running more than 75 marathons with Antarctica Marathon next up. Liz regales Sarah and co-host Katie with details of:-conquering a marathon in every state in just 2.5 years;-prepping for Antarctica Marathon, including how a weighted sled factors in;-her unique training methods, including surprisingly low mileage;-running Great Wall of China Marathon in 92-degree heat; and,-the finish line being the beginning of what’s possible.Before the guest joins at 12:05, Sarah and Katie excitedly discuss their upcoming biz trip to Austin. Trigger warning: To avoid brief mentions of childhood trauma, start listening at 19:56. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Stress less: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah counsel:-half-marathoner-in-training Derry on the importance of taking a rest day; -stepping-up-to-a-50K Jo on doing prehab with a physical therapist; and,-nighttime runner Tory on safety and light-up tips. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkout Tune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amr Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gain a deeper understanding of Native American runners in this installment of our Run in Her Shoes series, featuring two Indigenous women runners, including Verna Volker, founder of Native Women Running. With Coach Liz as co-host, the guests explain: -the prayerful nature of running for Native Americans; -how being a morning runner is especially profound to a member of the Navajo Nation;-the mission to bring light to cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; -how race organizers and participants can go beyond land acknowledgments; and,-the sense one runner has of her ancestors watching out for her as she runs in nature.Social Sarah shares details about producer Alex’s beautiful wedding in the intro before the first guest joins at 14:27. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 25% now at Handful.com. After 12/1, use promo code HandfulAMR15 for 15% off A beautiful deal: Get 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to hear the ins and outs of running a beer mile: four laps, four full beers, and lots of laughs? Tune in.Dimity talks to Alli Morgan, a two-time World Champion Beer Miler and the Women's World Record holder (6:16.5!) and the mom to 9-year-old twins.Alli, an Olympic Trials qualifier in the 10,000 meters and marathon, twists open the details on how:—She got involved in the beer mile;—She snagged the World Record (hint: it's in the chug);—She mentally talks herself through the final lap;—To run your first beer mile with success.This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ideal episode if your running needs an infusion of fun! Sarah welcomes therapist Kate Kneifel, MSW, LCSW, who shares running games that can change your outlook and approach to running—and life. This one-on-one conversation (co-host Katie scoots after the intro chitchat) zigs and zags in delightful directions, including:-detailing running games you’ve never considered;-how creativity and playfulness can invigorate your relationship with running;-the value of giving your brain “something to chew on”;-the joy of small things; and, -how to get “unstuck.”Before Katie ducks out of the episode (which originally aired 7/10/20), the hosting duo laughs over an unexpected TMI topic. Kate the therapist enters the scene at 20:48.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrShare stories—and StoryWorth: Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/amr A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMRSubscribe and use code amr at checkout to save 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic moments; they share what’s bringing them joy; Dimity divulges how she got her kids to engage in sports; and Sarah reveals her new sporty passion. A fun listen full of laughs! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Stay fit this winter with iFit technology: Explore options at NordicTrack.com Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkout Tune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amr Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unless you’re hibernating this winter, you need to listen to this episode featuring Chicago-based running coach, Robyn LaLonde, who shares savvy advice for making it through the miles in cold, snow, rain, and wind. Along with hosts Sarah and Tish, Robyn offers: -why winter is her favorite running season (!); -a personal take on layering to stay warm + dry; -intriguing guidance on showering after a frigid run; -high praise for a good brimmed hat; and,-creative tips for running on a windy day. In the intro chitchat, Tish confesses to her anxiety leading up running her 10th (!) New York City Marathon. Intrepid Robyn joins from “Chiberia” at 16:16. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout Stay Calm during the holidays: enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast will resonate with anybody who has crossed a finish line—and unexpectedly fel sad, listless or empty in the days following. Dimity talks to Jodi Edmonds, who ran her first marathon in October and was surprised by the post-race blues she felt after her very successful race, and Dr. Erin Alaya, a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in health and sport psychology.The trio candidly discuss:—How typical—and total normal—it is to feel the post-race blues;—How your personal values come into play when you lose the focus and structure of training;—What you can do to prepare for them before you cross your finish line;—And when it makes sense to call in a professional to help you through them.This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're fresh off a race—or have one on the horizon—this episode is for you: Sarah talks with two coaches who detail the best next steps to take post-race. Coaches Amanda Loudin and Mandy Cherry lay out:-the cycle of building up, breaking down, and all-important recovery; -what constitutes “rest” after a big effort (sorry, no couch involved); -the benefits of easy runs; -surprising-for-Sarah blister treatment; and,-how much time to take between races. Take a swig of Nuun Immunity3 every time a coach utters the word, “microtears.” Post-race talk starts at 15:07.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Refresh your running wardrobe: get $20 off your KORSA order at roadrunnersports.com/amr See here: To try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free, go to WarbyParker.com/AMR You need Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity offer words of wisdom for:-Becca, who wants to work on her balance; -Tara, about how much time to take off between half-marathons; and, -Rachel, bedeviled by cold hands while running. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support.An underwear refresh: Save 20% on Runderwear with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amrFeel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMRWe can all use some help: for 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of Run Fast, Eat Slow (read: everyone!) will adore this episode, in which co-founder Elyse Kopecky talks all about their just-out cookbook, Rise & Run: Recipes, Rituals and Runs to Fuel Your Day, with Sarah and Katie. Elyse: -sings the joys of muffins—including 24 (!) new Superhero Muffin recipes; -demystifies baking with a wide array of flours; -shares how to make a balanced, tasty smoothie; and,-details exciting, start-with-Shalane plans for her upcoming marathon, her first! Just for AMR listeners, Elyse shares the recipes to the Superhero Muffin 2.0 and the Everything Bagel Superhero Muffin.Speaking of races: In the intro, Sarah talks about her recent quarter-marathon (a squeaker!) before Elyse joins at 16:01.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr A beautiful deal: Get 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out when five women—all new runners, all with complicated life stories—train for the New York City Marathon.Australian Running coach Anna Liptak followed their journey in her new documentary I'm Not a Runner.Dimity and Anna chat about: —The various speed bumps, both physical and mental, the runners overcame during 15 months of training;—Why strength training was a key component of getting to the finish line; —Capturing the amazing energy of the New York City Marathon—and the runners' energy shift at the 30K mark;—And why, as Anna says, obstacles are where you find the most joy.Rent I'm Not a Runner for $5: You won't regret it!This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode for inspiration—and eye-popping laughs. Sarah and Dimity host guest Dana Sullivan, a 57-year-old breast cancer survivor who took part in an intensive weight-training and nutrition program that culminated in wearing a bikini in a physique competition! Dana reveals: -a shocking twist in her cancer diagnosis; -jaw-dropping elements of the 24-week, body-transforming program; -TMI details (spray tan, waxing, a red Solo Cup) about getting stage-ready; plus,-her early obsession (+ an encounter) with Arnold Schwarzenegger! Dimity tells tales of a family road trip to see her volleyball-playing daughter before Dana joins the show at 16:34. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you just finished your fall race or it’s coming up, you want to listen as Dimity and Sarah suggest:-recovery protocol for Amanda who’s fresh off the Boston Marathon;-hydration-station tactics for first-time race participant Esther; and,-ways for Carey to get her relay partner’s rear in gear!Shiver as Sarah details her final open-water swim sessions, and Dimity divulges her post-race attitude. The answers commence at 8:18.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/amr and use code AMR20. Relight your spark: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newbie runners, wannabe-marathoners, and lovers of sly, silly humor, this is your episode! Sarah and Coach Liz gab with TikTok sensation Mrs. Space Cadet (a.k.a. mom of three Erin Azar). Erin shares:-how filming videos keeps her company on rural runs;-that she has no clue why folks follow her on social media;-details of her first in-person race (at long last!), a recent 18-miler;-her fave running gear, including hydration vest, shorts, and GU flavors; and,-the long, bumpy road leading her to this year’s New York City Marathon.Before Mrs. Space Cadet joins at 17:05, the hosting duo each confess to surreptitiously disposing of family belongings. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!We can all use some help: for 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrGo to Curology.com/amr for a free 30-day trial, just pay $4.95 for shipping & handling. Subscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When races go amazing—and when they go amazingly off the rails.Join Dimity as she gives her National Championship Long Course Aquabike race report, and then fields race reports from coaches Jennifer Harrison (Ironman Wisconsin) and Elizabeth Waterstraat (70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah).Tune in to hear the trio talk about:—The importance of mentally creating space for your race at the beginning of race week;—Why the size of your age group—or the race itself—does not deserve any "it was only..." qualification;—How Liz mentally moved on after her bike broke during mile 1; —and how Jen is coming to terms with a serious medical scare–and her first DNF in decades of racing—at mile 15 of her Iornman run.This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vegan, carnivore, or somewhere in between: You’ll enjoy this lively conversation with TikTok star and marathon runner Joanne Molinaro, the Korean Vegan, whose new cookbook/memoir debuts this month. Hosts Sarah and Katie talk with Joanne about:-the joy and pride Joanne felt the first time she ran three miles; -the egality of running; -Joanne’s reluctant entry into veganism; -how “go at your own pace” also applies to plant-based eating; and,-getting your family to be more adventurous eaters.In the beginning chitchat, Katie hatches a long-term goal and Sarah shares a “not after my 20-miler!” anecdote. Joanne slides on in at 17:19.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Start Thriving: Get $20 off your first order + a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode before your next race because the hosts offer:-strength-training suggestions for Pam during her marathon taper;-Keisha get-started-running advice; and,-gear- and mind-set recommendations for Sara to get over her fear of running in the dark.Before the questions, Sarah shares race plans she just hatched for later this month!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run in seamless comfort: save 20% with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amr Start saving up to 80% on your prescriptions: go to GoodRX.com/AMRFeel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An important episode for anyone facing down a mastectomy—or anyone with a loved one who is: Sarah talks with three long-term breast cancer survivors (including her co-host Katie) about their diagnoses, treatment, and breast reconstruction choices. Lots of lovely candor, bravery, lived wisdom, and a few tears. Highlights:-Katie’s analogy of getting on a treatment plan to following a training program;-Cary detailing why remaining flat-chested was the right choice for her;-how fake it ‘til you make it was Kara’s M.O. during treatment;-Kara sharing her reaction to getting her implants removed due to a recall; and,-all three survivors honestly describing what reconstructed breasts can look like.In the intro, Katie tells the tale of running the Chicago Half Marathon last weekend. Here’s the Strong and Support Pretty Package Sarah mentions at the end of the episode.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!New fall apparel from KORSA: Get $20 off your order at roadrunnersports.com/amr Share stories—and StoryWorth: Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/amrCalm + centered: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Nolan, author of the recently released Master the Marathon, talks through:—The importance of pre-base and base training for more beginning runners;—The five training components necessary to master the marathon (they go way beyond running!);—How to know when you're physically and mentally ready to train for a marathon;—and the key three W's after a long training day. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt your weight was holding you back as a runner, you need to listen to this episode: It’s a lively, straight-talking convo between Sarah, Coach Liz, and guest Jill Angie, the size 20/22 author of Not Your Average Runner and a coach of larger-bodied runners. Jill shares:-the power she gained from reclaiming the word “fat” for herself;-how she avoids injuries (hint: strength training);-why focusing on getting faster is a losing proposition for her mindset;-athletic apparel brands that embrace a wide range of runners;-assumptions to ditch re: larger-bodies runnersSarah and Liz swap swimming tales in the intro, while Jill joins at 12:35. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Connect with your sexual self: Enjoy a 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ideal episode for anyone training for a fall race, the hosts tell: -Julia how to beat training plan burnout; -Hillary how to keep marathon training “fun and light”;-Jana advice on achieving a sub-2:00 half-marathon; and,-Tiana the rationale for doing long runs slower than race pace.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running:Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen for anyone stepping up to a starting line soon! Sarah and Katie (who is running the Chicago Half-Marathon in a week) get great insight and advice from Meg Waldron, M.S., a mental performance coach and former competitive runner. Meg tells:-new ways to “chunk up” a race;-how self-talk can calm pre-race jitters + keep you strong in the final miles;-how + why to use visualization;-tricks to stay engaged + motivated even with few spectators; and,-strategies to plan your post-competition time. In the intro chitchat, Sarah talks up her teen daughter’s experience on a coed soccer team. The guest joins at 9:56. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Subscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a chronically injured runner—or you're just feeling a niggle in your knee—this is the podcast for you.Christy Diller, PT, long-time runner, and running coach, talks you through:—When there's pain, how to discern between when to keep running and when to take a break;—Why movement is, with few exceptions, always beneficial (both for physical healing + mental health);—How she had an a-ha moment with her Achilles (even PT's get sick of doing their exercises!)—And why walking backwards as part of your cool down is a smart add-on.Want this conversation in actionable form? Check out Christy's Six Steps for All Running Injuries.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly welcome Dr. Eva Selhub, a physician, mind-body expert, author, and iFit presenter, about the power of mindfulness and meditation for runners. Dr. Eva shares:-steps to nurture moment-to-moment awareness; -how mindfulness can make your runs easier and more enjoyable (!); -ways to feel more at ease and more joyful; -practical suggestions for fostering a meditation practice; and,-a powerful on-air mindfulness experiment. Before Dr. Eva joins at 16:43, Sarah shares details about an epic weekend trip with her 16-year-old twins.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!See where your mind—and iFit technology—can take you: Explore options at NordicTrack.com Start Thriving: Get $20 off your first order and a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Meditate on this offer: 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity serve up advice: -about avoiding injury when, like Margaret, you’re not training for an event;-to Mel about cycling by heart rate; -for Barb re: identifying as a runner even when switching to walking (for now?!). Dimity gives an exciting race recap (hint: podium!) before offering answers starting at 12:15. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish Hamilton have a conversation with Jennifer Vanos, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University and a first-time pregnant runner. The climate scientist covers:-ways to mitigate heat while running;-steps to take when your race day forecast calls for hot conditions;-what ozone pollution is—and why it’s bad for runners;-societal vulnerabilities related to air pollution; and,-the effects of “inefficient sweating.”In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares her unexpected emotions on the first day of school in 18+ months for her teen twins. The climate doc joins at 13:00. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The newest Nuun—Immunity3: Visit nuunlife.com and use code NUUNAMR20 for 20% off any order.Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMRRefresh your running wardrobe: Get $20 off your KORSA order at roadrunnersports.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall is in the air—which means half marathons and marathons are too!In this episode, Dimity talks to Ellie Kempton about Taper Nutrition: how to properly fill up your personal fuel tank so you're raring to go on race day.The two talk about:—Why taper nutrition should start two weeks—not 24 hours–out from race day;—The "quick tease" that alcohol and sugar provide (and how to find better substitutes);—What types of protein are best to eat during race week;—And the fats that will compliment the taper process by bringing inflammation down even further.Get Ellie's Timely Taper Tips + Taper Recipes right here.Join us in Simply Nourished Like a Mother: September 13-November 7, 2021.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda chat with Adalgisa “Lisa” Rivera, an Afro-Latina runner from NYC who just tackled the TransRockies Run. As part of our Run in Her Shoes series, Lisa details this “transformative” experience, including:-being one of ~20 BIPOC participants in the “white space”; -the therapeutic work she did pre-race to face her fears and trepidation; -the steep learning curve of switching from concrete to trail; and,-the crucial importance of establishing “whys” before a big race.Kicking off a Colorado theme, co-host Amanda shares a few adventures in the Rocky Mountain State after just moving there from Maryland. The conversation with Lisa commences at 14:23. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Give yourself an underwear refresh: Save 20% on Runderwear with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com Keep it fresh with Rothy’s washable shoes + bags. Check them out at Rothys.com/AMR Redefining learning: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah provide counsel: -about training with a spouse in response to Megan’s question;-to Maya about ramping up (down?!) to run a downhill race; and, -for Molly on the timing for foam rolling and stretching. The key? Consistency.In the intro, Dimity details her aquabike training, plus an upcoming race. The duo starts offering answers at 9:09.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah has an in-depth conversation with her favorite coaching duo, Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, focusing on perhaps the most oft-overlooked element of running: recovery. The coaches cover:-the three main components of recovery (including that it even starts pre-run!);-what qualifies as a rest day;-pointers for foam rolling;-sleep hygiene and its roll in successful workouts; plus,-the mental side of recovery.In the intro, Liz details her recent, forged-from-adversity sprint triathlon race; Coach Jen jumps on at 15:39.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Stress less: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrGood night! Birch is giving $200 off all mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.com/amrFeel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part adventure, part friendship, part inspiration. Complementing the Half Dome recap post, Dimity talks to Joann Verweij and Jessica Johnston—the J-Team—about hiking the iconic orb in Yosemite National Park.Among other things, the trio lays out:—Optimal training for the 17-mile, 4,800 foot hike (stairs! lots of stairs!);—The logistics of having a successful and joy-filled long day on the trail;—How to navigate the final 400 feet of cables up the rock face;—And why a big adventure is just as—if not more—satisfying than crossing a finish line.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly have a good gab with Brendan Leonard, a.k.a. Semi-Rad, author of the satirical-and-insightful book I Hate Running and You Can Too. The trio talks about:-the love-hate relationship many folks have with running and fitness;-the need to becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable; -the intangible gains running bestows, such as resilience and stoicism; -the ins-and-out of self-talk; and, -accountability v. inspiration. In the intro chitchat, Molly details her upcoming hiking adventure, including her greatest irrational fears. Brendan joins the conversation at 14:45.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comSubscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr The final step to better running: visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices