Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Amanda speak with Dr. Alice Boyes, a former clinical psychologist and author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit, about how to beat mental exhaustion. Dr. Boyes details:-what the “step-up approach” is—and how to use it to your advantage;-why replicating your current systems might be better (and easier!) than creating a new system;-how the adage, “Too busy chasing cows to build a fence,” applies to us all;-the importance of pleasurable routines in our daily lives; and,-the “secret resource” for emotional support. The mother runner duo talks swimming in the intro, with the guest jumping in at 11:06. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Self-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amrPrioritize your pleasure: get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah offer advice:-about DIY training periodization to Christina to prevent burnout;-on form pointers and ways to work on form to trail-running Rachel; and,-regarding support, training, and high-quality gear to plus-size Megan. Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code AMR to save 15% off your order at NaturesGemCBD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of our Routines series, Sarah and Tish talk with three women about running at night. A mix of anecdotes and advice, the trio reveals:-how to handle pre- and post-run eating;-the magical feeling of running under the night sky;-the lighted and reflective gear they use to stay safe + seen;-the release of running at the end of a hectic day; and,-how to rally the energy to head out the door!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Go green: Use code amr80 to get $80 off across four boxes, including free shipping on your first box, at GreenChef.com/amr80Warm up or cool down: Get $50 off an Embr Wave at EmbrWave.com/amrMassage reinvented: Get your Gen 4 Theragun today to try risk free for 30 days at Theragun.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sonja Wieck dive into the Fijian waters to relive the World’s Toughest Race, and then head to shore. The two then chat about bringing more adventure into daily pandemic life and how Sonja has found both clarity and coping skills after a life-altering mental health event.Dive in with us to find out:—How Sonja did as Team Iron Cowboy’s only navigator;—Who Ninja Kitty is—and why she rides fat tires;—How Sonja and 12-year-old daughter fared hiking the John Muir trail; and—About the four pillars of Sonja’s mental health.Sonja’s Podcast: Tales of ToughnessSonja on Instagram: @GoSonjaSee where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly, with special guest Alex Ward, the show’s longtime producer, play a game of catch-up. Alex and Sarah, co-presidents of the Silly Fractured Ankles Club, compare notes, then Molly and Sarah detail how their relationship has morphed during the pandemic due to a variety of factors, including Molly’s bum knee. A short, laugh-filled episode!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get a year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D for free with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/amrWarm up or cool down: Get $50 off an Embr Wave at EmbrWave.com/amrForgo foraging: Join and shop Thrive Market today to get a free gift of your choosing (up to $24 value) at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Jackie her pre-run anxiety is perfectly natural—and remind her she holds the power;-Canadian Tianna some simple and easy pre-run fueling options (including these muffins);-Suzanne the 10% rule applies to distance and intensity—and how to measure it out;-Kate what’s what with hill repeats, including what incline to aim for. Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code AMR to save 15% off your order at NaturesGemCBD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special crossover episode from AMR Trains, Sarah and Amanda talk with three women who used running to help them process the loss of loved ones. During the candid conversations:-Widow Kate shares how running is a release for all the negative emotions swirling in her brain;-Tanja tells how running is her “anchor,” starting during her mother’s cancer treatments;-Tanja (who lost both parents) discusses the importance of “modeling” grief for our children;-Tanja and Emily (whose first child died in utero) both talk about the positive benefits of being outdoors; and,-Tanja reminds us to notice and appreciate light-filled moments during the grieving process.In the intro, Amanda shares about pulling up stakes (temporarily) to decamp from Maryland to Colorado with her teen daughter. The first guest comes on the show at 13:45.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line with code amr at kiwico.com/amrTake a break: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite on the planet at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first part of a double feature, this podcast and the weekly Another Mother Runner podcast (out on Friday) share a theme: grief and running. Today, Dimity chats with therapist Kate Kneifel, the host of the Full of Shift podcast, about the nature of grief—and how exercise can be a magic drug.Kate explains:—why loss often makes us do the “discomfort dance,” but ultimately needs to be recognized;—how the pattern of emotions from loss to grief is similar, whether you’ve lost a school event (an 8th grade graduation, for instance) or a spouse;—why running—or any exercise—brings on transformative physical and mental benefits;—how to hold space for and help a friend who is grieving without trying to fix it.At the end, Dimity recommends the Return to Running program for Kate, who is coming back from her foot injury.See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie serve up a conversation with Sally Kuzemchak, dietitian, cookbook author, and the brains behind Real Mom Nutrition. In doling out mealtime advice and snack suggestions, Sally details:-the importance of recalibrating your approach to meals—and how to do it;-how to minimize meal-planning decision-fatigue;-countless lunch and snack options for kids, teens, and adults;-the beauty—and bountiful benefits—of bowls; and,-Instant Pot inspiration!Sarah and Katie commiserate about sporty SNAFUs before the Sally hops on at 13:34.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Brew the best: Get 20% off Press House Coffee by using code AMR20 at presshousecoffee.com/amrSleep more, stress less: Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrSmooth deal: Enjoy an extra 10% off your order by using code amr at shapermint.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly a year to the day after the AMR duo interviewed Carrie Tollefson at the Twin Cities Marathon expo, the proverbial shoe is on the other foot: The Olympian chats up Dimity and Sarah about the genesis of Another Mother Runner, their friendship, their respective running paths, and more. (Making this conversation particularly pertinent: Carrie is the October guest coach in AMR’s annual membership program, Many Happy Miles.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie have a lively conversation with fitness expert and race announcer Fitz Koehler, whose just-published book, My Noisy Cancer Comeback, details her 15-month fight in vanquishing breast cancer. Fitz shares:-the power of perspective and a mantra (hers = “I can do hard things.”);-how runners became her “go-go juice,” combating radiation’s harsh side effects;-the importance of having a passion during difficult times;-the touching tale of a lucky rock someone slipped her during her treatment; and,-her prognostication for 2021 races.In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares at-long-last news about her dancing son, and Katie talks about her 2016 breast cancer journey. (Remember to search for “BAMR Breasties” on Facebook.) Fitz joins the convo at 14:10.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 10% off your first purchase! Get a set with all your Flamingo shave essentials for just $16 (a $22 value!)with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amr Hire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by a true story in the Love the Run program, today’s podcast is all about random training accidents: Not IT Band Syndrome or stress fractures, but unexpected issues that pop up when you least expect them.Tune in to listen to Megan Lang, a mother runner in Ohio, explain how she sustained a hematoma on her vagina (OUCH!) while on a spin bike. She explains:—How this was her first—and likely last—time on the bike;—The doctors’ reactions to her unusual injury; and—How she handled the healing process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah flies solo to talk with three women runners about running in different settings: urban (Chicago), suburban (Chicago ’burb), and rural (Minnesota dairyland). Laugh, and learn: the sights they see on their daily runs (including one admission of “scenery doesn’t matter to me”); how everyone (including SBS) chooses their routes; bathroom + water break options in the city and suburbs; running surface options—and why it matters; and, the ties that bind us all no matter where we run! Ellison joins Sarah in the intro to talk about her cross-country move back to her hometown in South Carolina. (The books E. recommends: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson and American Royals by Katherine McGee) Sarah starts gabbing with the first guest at 16:11. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Sleep more, stress less: Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription atCalm.com/amrRoasts to boast about: Get 20% off a Roaster’s Choice subscriptionwith code AMR20 at presshousecoffee.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah serve up suggestions for:-Aussie Carolyn on nailing a sub-2:00 half-marathon;-strength-building moves Julie (or anyone!) can add into a run;-Sarah so she can keep running regularly after a fall half-marathon; and,-Amy, who is ice-bath curious! The final step to better running: Visit Currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish talk to two adventurous women who each completed a FKT (Fastest Known Time), including Liz Anjos, who set a women’s record for doing the Appalachian Trail (AT) from south to north, and Elisa Laverty, who nearly beat her ultrarunner husband’s FKT on the same loop! Live vicariously listening to: Liz talk about putting in 18-20 hours per day on the AT, despite developing severe shin splints on Day 3 (of 52!); Liz share feeling apprehensive and overwhelmed every morning—and exalted every evening; Elisa detail how a summer of riding a gravel bike revived her running mojo; Elisa recount covering the final 3.5 miles—and 4,000’ of elevation gain!—of the 43-mile loop; and, Elisa encourage everyone to “build an epic route” for themselves. In the introduction, Sarah details life in smoke-choked Portland. Liz, the first of the two FKT’ers, joins the conversation at 16:01. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Roasts to boast about: Get 20% off a Roaster’s Choice subscriptionwith code AMR20 at presshousecoffee.com/amrPrioritize your pleasure: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrMake learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking one for the vicarious living team, Adrienne Martini bared her buns—and most everything else—in the Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 5K.On this entertaining podcast, she bares, among other things,:—The impetus behind getting out of her comfort zone;—Why she opted to wear a sports bra. (Hint: It wasn’t all for support!); and—Whether or not she’d do it again.Read Adrienne's race account, which interweaves the story of dropping her oldest at college for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda converse with Sika Henry who, at age 36, has her sights set on becoming the first professional Black female triathlete in the U.S. Sika shares: the story of her first marathon, including calling her bestie to pick her up at Mile 17 (!); details about a serious bike accident she had in a May 2019 triathlon–and her subsequent comeback; reasons triathlon is dominated by Caucasian men—and what she’s doing to bring Black youth into the sport; her recovery and self-care tools, including an innovative “human sound” therapy system; and, her next competitive challenge in the absence of organized races. The mother runners talk about their respective oldest kids + college in the intro chitchat; Sika hops on at 13:56. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Roasts to boast about: Get 20% off a Roaster’s Choice subscriptionwith code AMR20 at presshousecoffee.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amrA bright idea: Get 20% off your Amazon Smart Lighting Bundle bygoing to amazon.com/runner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity provide insight for:-Holly who’s wanting to morph into a “morning workout warrior”;-best blood donation practices for runners-in-training like Rose;-Kelly, who is the market for compression sleeves to help with a calf injury; and,-the pros and cons of running on the beach to Perry. Compression sleeve brands recommended: Lily Trotters, CEP, and Zenah The final step to better running: Visit Currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity, buzzing from the Love the Run You’re With 2.0 virtual relay race weekend, gab with three gals who took part in the solo-yet-very-much-part of-a-team event. Live vicariously as: Brooke recounts recreating elements of an episode of The Office with her teammates; Lisa extols the delight of tapping into creativity by scheming team names, batons, and costumes; Lisa and Emily detail getting soaked by storms; all three talk about becoming fast friends with other runners who were strangers just days before; and, Emily shares the profound impact it made for teammates to “meet each other where they were.” In the intro, Dimity and Sarah recount their relay experiences, with Dimity cycling her segments. Brooke joins the conversation at 18:36. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Try any four Press House artisanal coffees for just $20,then use code AMR20 for 20% off your first order at presshousecoffee.com/amrSmooth deal: Enjoy an extra 10% off your order byusing code amr at shapermint.com/amr Get your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days free byusing code AMR at Acorn.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Train Like a Mother Club welcomes Christy Scott, an ultra runner, personal trainer and running coach who has designed new 50K and 50-mile programs.The two discuss:—The allure of the ultra—and how it is doable for nearly every runner;—How Christy ran 133 miles once—and plans to go longer next year;—Specifics of the two new programs, including why Sundays are always easy days;—Why pacing or volunteering at an aid station can help with your own ultra goals. Check out the new programs:Train Like a Mother 50K Program: 20 weeksTrain Like a Mother 50 Mile Program: 22 weeks Also, Coach Stephanie Howe continues to be involved with the Train Like a Mother Club; check out her on-demand program Nutrition for Ultras: On and Off the Trail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie are regaled by tales from three women runners who participated in races—a 70.3 triathlon, a marathon, and a 10K—this summer during the pandemic. Learn: -what it feels like to, once again (finally!), push in pursuit of a finish line; -that “tee times” aren’t just for golf anymore; -why you might want to practice your bottle-opening skills on training runs; -what precautions race organizers are (and aren’t) taking to keep participants safe; and, -the spirit-lifting, optimism-affirming rush of a race. The host-duo talks school schedules—and the surprising joy of chauffering kids—in the intro. The first guest (Coach Jen Harrison) hops on 12:31. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Try any four Press House artisanal coffees for just $20,then use code AMR20 for 20% off your first order at presshousecoffee.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amrPrioritize your pleasure: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah offer advice for:-Taylor to hit a half-marathon goal time (grit + strength training required!);-training a BRD (Best Running Dog) for new hound-owner Cheri; and,-Julie on staying hydrated and healthy on hot, humid runs. The final step to better running: Visit Currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our Routines series, Sarah and Maggie chat with three mother runners about cross-training. Learn: what strength-training equipment is in their garage-gyms; the benefits of aqua aerobics for runners too young to collect Social Security; about one single mom taking up BMX bike racing in part because it scared her; more varieties of squats than you knew existed; and, why you should be stretching post-run in a pool! Hear from producer-Alex in the intro; the first cross-training momma hops on at 13:18. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Self-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amrMake learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Dimity chats with Amanda Brooks, a running coach who goes by Run to the Finish on social media—and in book stores. Her book Run to the Finish: The Every Day Runner’s Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock and Loving the Run was released this spring.In addition to talking about such important topics as the best pizza in Denver, the duo discuss:—Why making one change at a time is a helpful, doable philosophy;—The biggest thing that makes a difference in Amanda’s running;—How to work gratitude miles into your everyday runs; and—Why Amanda (mostly) gave up dairy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity explore the downs—and ups—of stress with clinical psychologist Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D., the author of the upcoming book Nervous Energy: Harness the Gift of Anxiety for Success. Dr. Chloe offers (free!) advice on how to: deal with uncertainty, especially during the pandemic; quiet your thoughts and fall asleep; know when it might be time for a break from your running (or your motherhood!) routine; select a professional for virtual therapy (and when you should); and, go for a run with your mind! Nuun-drinking game? Chug every time you hear the phrase “high functioning!” Dr. Chloe hops on at 12:58.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support!Look good, run GOODR: Visit goodr.com/amr to check out Sarah’s favorite goodrs—and get some of your own!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Books to your door: Go to LiteratiBooks.com/amr to get 25% off your first two months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity serve up:-shoe-cleaning pointers for Kate (here’s a how-to article);-face-covering revelations + product solutions for Britt (here’s the Asics option + Athleta mask); and,-solutions for making crotch-sweat less unpleasant + less painful for Natalie. The final step to better running: Visit Currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly talk to a trio of women who know all about breastfeeding babes: a lactation expert; former elite runner Tina Muir; and a “regular” mother runner. They share:-how to set yourself up for a “stellar” breastfeeding experience; -loads of bra-fitting and bra-buying advice;-nutrition and hydration pointers; and,-advice on juggling feeding sessions + workouts. Sarah and Molly chitchat about swimming and Sarah’s upcoming family vacation before the first guest joins at 14:01. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Get your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days free by going to Acorn.TVand using code AMR. Look good, run GOODR: Visit goodr.com/amr to check out Sarah’s favorite goodrs—and get some of your own! Hire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Runner Neely Gracey, an eight-time collegiate national champion and three-time Olympic qualifier, had big plans for 2020. But COVID threw her—and us—a big bend in the road, and she’s actually grateful for the interruption.Tune in to find out:—The three ways she tracks her current fitness gains;—What she learned from her series of recent virtual 5Ks;—Why simple process goals (I will take 10 deep breaths today) are key to her positive mindset;—How her dog, Sprinter, became a cover model for Runner’s World.Here’s Neely’s post about setting annual goals, including her bullet journal printable.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

Sarah and Katie dish with Ellie Kempton, the Simply Nourished Nutrition dietitian, about healthy eating, weight management, and meal planning. Ellie serves up: ways to maintain motivation for healthy eating, even in stressful times; how to side-step stress eating—and how protein can aid in that pursuit; the concept of—and examples of—“stitchable-meals”; and, methods to combat weight stagnation. In the intro, Katie shares COVID-19-related family news. The conversation shifts to food-related topics at 16:40.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.Books to your door: Go to LiteratiBooks.com/amr to get 25% off your first two months.Prioritize your pleasure: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah enlighten:-Erin on making running a routine again;-Megan on combining endurance and speed, if that’s what interests her; and,-Margaret on training log options—including details to include. (Here’s the journal Dimity recommends.) The final step to better running: Visit Currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish welcome professional runner, activist, podcast host, and new mom (for a 3rd time) Alysia Montaño. In addition to talking about her new book, Feel-good Fitness, Alysia details: how fitness is her “space for joy”; the importance of making life during this pandemic “manageable and sustainable”; advice on cultivating motivation; the mothers-supporting mission of &Mother, the foundation she co-founded; and, what she, as a Black woman, is feeling in the current racial injustice reckoning Click here to enter our Summer Essentials Giveaway!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Join Thrive Market today, and get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order at ThriveMarket.com/AMRThe final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Make learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Christine to “have at it” if she wants to run the same-ish route and distance every run;-hydration best-practices to Sharon, who gets “ridiculously thirsty” on her runs;-Erin what to make of on-the-run heart palpitations (Valsalva Maneuver how-to); and,-book recommendations to motivate and enlighten Lexi. Titles the duo recommend:The Amateurs: The Story of Four Young Men and Their Quest for Olympic Gold: David Halberstam.The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Daniel James BrownA Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team: Arshay Cooper.Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer: Lynne CoxFind a Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman's Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream: Diana NyadLet Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory: Deena Kastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity, the dynamic duo who founded AMR, share details of their life during these challenging times. The wide-ranging conversation covers:-coping strategies, including what structure and routine do for Dimity;-their workouts—plus what motivates them to get moving;-habits that are keeping them content and productive; and,-mealtime strategies for making dinner (so.many.meals!). Click here to sign up for Love the Run You’re With virtual running events series. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Look good, run GOODR: Visit goodr.com/amr to check out Sarah’s favorite goodrs—and get some of your own! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Join Thrive Market today, and get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah chat with Coaches Jen and Liz in a special ad-free episode to discuss AMR’s exciting new virtual running event series—and also to explore themes this program fosters, such as teamwork, camaraderie, consistency, and so on. As Coach Jen reminds us: “You never regret putting miles in the bank. People need to stay fit and have a purpose.” https://trainlikeamother.club/product/virtual-running-events/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, the hosting duo laughs over an unexpected TMI topic. Kate the therapist enters the scene at 19:14.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Look good, run GOODR: Visit goodr.com/amr to check out Sarah’s favorite goodrs—and get some of your own!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Self-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first of a multi-part series, Dimity chats with Cynthia Vissers, a #motherrunner and running gear guru who has answered countless questions during her four-year stint at Charm City Running. The duo dive focus on weather running gear, including tips and recommendations for hydration packs and vests, sunscreens, lightweight tops, chafing solutions, and running masks.Products recommended include:Hydration VestsNathan Vaporhowe ($165; on sale for $123)Camelback Women’s Circuit Vest ($85)Chafing CreamsSquirrel’s Nut Butter (from $6.95)Megababe Thigh Rescue ($14)Hooha Ride Glide ($23)Light TanksNike Breathe Tank ($40)Oiselle Flyte Tank ($48)SunscreenFotowater Isdin Fusion Water SPF 50+Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch ($11)Hats for Smaller HeadsNike Aerobill Tailwind ($28)Oiselle Foldable Roga Hat ($34)AMR Hats + Visors ($25)Face MasksBuff Original ($20)Oiselle Flyout Gaiter ($24)UnderArmour Sports Mask ($30)Adidas Face Mask ($16/3 pack)Athleta Face Masks ($30/5 pack) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie jump into an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Cassetta, a self-defense expert and 3rd-degree black belt in the martial art of Hapkido. In answering questions from the AMR Facebook page, Jenn shares: the ABCs of martial arts—and how to deploy them on a run; ways to bolster self-confidence and step into your power; how intuition (she calls it “internal GPS”) plays a huge role in personal safety; pointers on using pepper spray; and, how to release your “inner she-beast” when the situation calls for it. Maggie tells about returning to her beloved Orange Theory Fitness classes, then Jenn joins the show at 17:03. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support!Look good, run GOODR: Visit goodr.com/amr to check out Sarah’s favorite goodrs—and get some of your own!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Make learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah advise:-Jessica on the timeframe and important elements of cooldown and recovery;-Jennifer on how to respect the rest day and what else might be wearing her down;-Susan on running on a cambered (read: super-slanted!) road; and,-Whitley on the benefits of barre classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Ellison convene in studio (!) for their biannual conversation about newly published books. The duo talks about these novels and non-fiction books:The Beauty of Your Face: Sahar MustafaThe Other Bennet Sister: Janice HadlowThe Resolutions: Brady HammesThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Suzanne CollinsEight Perfect Murders: Peter SwansonThe Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires: Grady HendrixRodham: Curtis SittenfeldHidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family: Robert KolkerThis is Chance: The Shaking of an All-American City, the Voice that Held It Together: Jon Mooallem When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Let Cook Smarts plan your dinners: Get 20% off with code AMR20 at cooksmarts.com/amr Look good, run GOODR: Visit goodr.com/amr to check out Sarah’s favorite goodrs—and get some of your own Make learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity talks to three generations of runners—Jane Espy, 74; Katie Oglesby, 48; and Abby Oglesby, 21—to get their perspective on how to help kids start and enjoy running.The trio let us in on: Why a 5K is a great place to get them started; What to say—or not say—to a kid who is complaining on the run; Why a parent's mantra should be no pressure; And how modeling healthy behavior is the best influence of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of our Routines series, Sarah and Amanda converse with three mother runners about the mindfulness techniques they practice to relieve anxiety, improve mood, and affect positive change. Learn: how “expressive writing” can provide calm and reflection; the various ways these women choose—and use—mantras; the power of humor (including foul-but-funny coloring books!); what “box breathing” is and what it can do for you; and, how spending a little time using a mindfulness “tool” can provide big rewards. The first guest starts sharing at 14:09.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Winnie the best way to progress from walk-run to consistent running;-Shannon how to deal with a tweak in her “deep butt muscle”; and,-Jackie advice for end-of-toe callouses.Here are the two videos Dimity recommends to Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie talk with two mother runners who detail how losing 70-100 pounds changed their lives (and minds). The candid conversation covers: the value of celebrating “non-scale victories (three cheers for on-the-toes push-ups!); the importance of compassion, curiosity, and consistency; the reality of being in the “injury-corner,” and regaining some weight; and, creating spaces (a she-shed, perhaps?!?) to do “thought downloads” and strength training. In the intro, laugh along as Sarah proudly accepts the label “schleppy-preppy!” The first weight-loss wonder starts sharing at 15:09.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity have a candid conversation with two African-American mother runners, Brandi Dockett and Jennnifer Baskerville-Burrows, about being a black runner in America today. In this special ad-free episode, the guests talk about: -when they first realized how white the sport of running is; -the necessity of picking “safe” routes and times of day to run; -the support and camaraderie the group Black Girls Run! provides them; -how a “raggedy” conversation is better than no conversation at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Adrienne bring on two Train Like a Mother Club assets, Coach Jen Harrison and Dr. Justin Ross, to share insight and advice on using running-honed tactics to deal with pandemic anxiety, stress, and challenges, such as: how to compartmentalize thoughts and concerns; the power of micro-goals; the importance of accepting, and occasionally embracing, hard spots; and, how to align values to your purpose. In the intro, Adrienne gives an update on her (virtual) run across New York state. Coach Jen joins the duo at 14:12.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah counsel:-Katelyn in Kansas City on the importance of sleep (and shifting priorities);-Kristen in Calgary on generating excitement during a virtual race; and,-Katie in Wilmore, Kentucky, on the best approach for blind curves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly, the Queen of TMI, have a bloody (had to do it!) good conversation about periods with Dr. Jennifer Hallowell, a Massachusetts-based OB/GYN, mom of two, and self-described “serial half-marathoner.” In answering questions culled from Facebook, the good doctor details: how to get rid of having periods + clever ways to reduce flow; methods to manage PMS symptoms; non-tampon/pad options (so many!), including an online comparison chart; menopause misconceptions; and, how to not feel “like a bloated hippo running in quicksand” right around your period. After random, laughter-filled chitchat, the guest jumps on at 10:13.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to our weather girl sources, humidity is rising—and so are temperatures. Don’t head for the treadmill just yet; listen in as Dimity chats with Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat to get their tips and tricks on how to handle summer running. Their advice includes:—The amount of time your body needs to acclimate to warmer weather;—What workouts are best done super early—or on the treadmill;—Best hydration practices before and during a run; and—The shorts Coach Jen can’t live without.Coaches Jen and Liz oversee the Heart + Sole: Running by Heart Rate and Triathlon programs in the Train Like a Mother Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie talk with three women runners about what’s keeping their fitness-fire lit during stay-at-home orders. A few audio highlights: how Texan Samantha’s run streak is keeping her on track, plus how it’s expanded during the pandemic; how Washingtonian Jess views the pandemic as an opportunity to learn new training techniques; how Melissa in New Hampshire and Jess are both remotely relying on friends to stay active; and, how One Mile a Day in May has become Melissa’s get-moving mantra. Katie shares an oh-no-she-didn’t anecdote in the intro! The first “motivational speaker” joins at 7:20. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity advise:-Stormy in Destin, Florida, on the best ways to stay injury free and motivated doing the Great Virtual Run across Tennessee, including this dynamic warm-up routine;-practical tips for a 24-hour ultra running challenge, like the Yeti, to Courtney in Olathe, Kansas. Bonus: Get Dimity’s honest assessment of the newly re-introduced Kona Cola Nuun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices