Another Mother Runner

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

Sarah and Molly chat with three mother runners about their approaches to running (and triathlon-ing) after their races were postponed, canceled, or are in limbo waiting for word. The gals hash out:-the comfort—and the conflict—of sticking to a training plan with no finish line in sight;-the welcome motivation an annual mileage goal provides; -race-day alternatives, including creative DIY challenges; and,-the freedom of a flexible workout schedule.In the intro, the best running friends share their what-now intentions in the wake of the Missoula Marathon/Half Marathon cancellation. The first guest-runner joins at 18:12. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting in line for the Port-a-Potties at every race start, Dimity talks to Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD, RD, author of the newly released book The Athlete’s Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition and Stomach Distress.Among other things, Patrick explains:—Various common causes of cramps and diarrhea;—The science behind your body burning fats vs. carbs;—The only scientifically proven way to stop side stitches; and—Why mindfulness can help your intestines calm down.Interested in being a potential future Athlete’s Gut research participant? Follow Patrick on Twitter: @SportsRD_PhD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda Loudin talk about what races might be like once they get back up and running. Then, in the second half of the episode, the Missoula Marathon director joins the mother runner duo to talk about the cancellation (sniff, sniff) of that June race, which Sarah has been training for. Sharing knowledge gained through Running USA, Amanda details: alternatives and modifications to future race expos; the “minefield” of a race corral in the age of coronavirus; how masks and carry-with-you collapsible cups will become new marketing platforms; having to “make do with less” when it comes to race volunteers; and, how “it’s going to take a lot of ingenuity to figure out a way forward.” In the intro chitchat, Sarah offers viewing recommendations, including Hulu’s Mrs. America and Never Have I Ever on Netflix. The guest joins the show at 13:30.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 share:-recommendations for at-home strength-training equipment for Kate in Yakima, Washington;-guidance to Chicagoan Devon about mixing CrossFit with marathon training;-suggestions for Jana in Waco, Texas, who’s looking to achieve a sub-2:00 half-marathon; and,-vegetarian dinner options for Christina on Long Island, New York, to eat the night before a long run. Here’s the Nutrition for Running: Half Marathon + Marathon program (just $20!) Dimity suggests. Also, learn how Sarah the Optimist’s marathon training is going, plus Dimity’s sports-related news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie talk all about sports bras with Laura Tempesta, a renowned bra consultant and founder of the website/advocacy group Bravolution. Bra-avenger Laura details: why it’s crucial to know what “sister sizing” is before you bra shop; care and washing protocol for getting the most miles out of a sports bra; the key steps to finding your ideal sports bra; and, ways to sidestep chafing. To find support that won’t let you down, download this guide compiled by Laura. After talking about marathon training, cooking, and baking, Sarah and Maggie welcome the guest at 16:32.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 talks to two women who each recently ran 50K on their own because of COVID-19: Kelli Anderson, a stay-at-home mom of two in Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, and Lora Morgan, a veterinarian and stepmother of one in Jackson, Georgia.Tune in to learn:—How Lora got through the miles going back and forth on her long, dirt-road driveway;—Why Kelli set up her aid station in the garage, not in her house;—The helpful beauty of doing the exact same lap again and again;—And how both of them got through the rough spots of a long, long day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity jump into a conversation with Bonnie Tsui, an avid swimmer and surfer and author of a new book entitled Why We Swim. The water-loving trio talks about:-the brain-wave-changing effects of swimming;-advice for adults who want to learn to swim or be comfortable around water;-practical breathing tips;-the ins-and-outs of Masters swimming; and,-the pure joy of swimming!Funny cake tales from the duo in the intro chitchat; the guest hops in at 17:01.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/amrMake learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE!Take your running to the next level with BeetElite: Get 20% off your first purchase at livehuman.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity reveal:-how building a wide endurance base will allow Suzanne in Calgary to hit her race pace;-other options for Olga in Washington State for dealing with plantar fasciitis; and,-avenues Catherine in Durango, Colorado, can follow to become a certified running coach.In the intro, the hosts rejoice in the “different zing” cycling provides compared to running. (Heresy, we know!)Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie talk with Cory Nyamora, a clinical psychologist and a triathlon/running coach, about running-related conflicts that can arise in relationships. Responding to real-life questions posted on the AMR Facebook page, Cory discusses: the importance of partners having space and time to pursue passions; how to get a partner to take an interest in your running; equality in a relationship; and, how open, frequent communication can solve myriad issues. In the introduction, Katie shares her exercise streak, and the two hosts detail how running blends with their respective relationships. (Twice-married Sarah gets to compare and contrast!) The guest joins the show at 17:06. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helping you lean into—not curse—April’s showers, Dimity chats with Sarah, a proud Pacific Northwester, about how to embrace the wet—and refreshing—runs in the rain. The duo cover:· Best attire to keep you comfortable;· How to minimize chafe + phone damage;· How to mentally embrace—and enjoy—the challenge;· And why a rainy day trumps a hot or windy day for running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda talk all things trail running with Sarah Lavender Smith, a running coach and author of The Trail Runner’s Companion. A veteran of 93 (!) marathons and ultras, Sarah shares: her personal transformation from smoker to accomplished ultramarathoner; the importance of optimism and adaptability when hitting the trail; safety-related scenarios to be prepared for (hint: it’s not “wild animals and creepy people”); her favorite pre-run warm-up exercises; and, an eye-opening way of looking at “walking” mid-run. The intro chitchat runs the gamut, including Sarah talking about her continued Missoula Marathon training. The Other Sarah joins the show at 15:07.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 suggest:-to Phoebe in New Hampshire ways to protect her lady-bits while cycling;-the go-hard, go-easy rhythm of durable, year-long training for Lisa in Shoreview, Minnesota; -training for non-traditional distance races for Liz in Mystic, Connecticut; and,-how Pilates can be a game-changer for the ailing back of Jamie in Oak Park, Illinois.Here’s the book Dimity recommends to Jamie and other back-pain sufferers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of AMR’s “Routines” series, Sarah and Maggie check in with four mother runners about their new normal, daily life, and workouts while sheltering in place. Visit them vicariously, and learn: how meditation is helping ease Nicole’s anxiety; how Kelyn is getting creative combining workouts with homeschooling; what Erin is doing with the time she’s gained by losing her commute; why Kary believes V-ups are “the devil’s child,” and; each mom’s unprompted silver lining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah had a virtual sit-down with Tim and Jessica Murphy, the founders of BibRave and fellow Portland residents, to talk about coping during this crisis. They touch on all sorts of topics, including what Sarah’s reading and watching. This conversation is part of a YouTube series, and the trio answers questions pinged in by viewers. Save 20% off any WIN detergents on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish compare self-isolating (and educational!) notes from the two coasts, then are joined by a guest half a world away, Beatie Deutsch, the Israeli marathon and half-marathon champion and a mother of five young children. Beatie shares:-how she morphed from non-runner to national champion in just four years (!!);-what dressing modestly (complete with below-the-knee skirt + head scarf) means to her;-what a typical marathon training week includes;-social media advice to ensure you don’t “compete or compare” with others; and,-how she’s coping with an inability to run due to injury + newly imposed government restrictions.Beatie joins the conversation at 14:24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a Thursday morning in early March, Meghan Vanasek, a mother of four in Durham, NC, got news that the Tobacco Road Marathon, her first 26.2, was cancelled because of the COVID-19 situation. On Saturday morning, Meghan ran her own marathon. Dimity chats with Meghan about:· The conflicting emotions she had when her race was canceled;· The alternatives she considered before plotting her own race;· How she set up her route and aid stations;· What helped her get through the tough miles;· And why this race, “was not at all what [she] envisioned, but in some ways, was better.”Save 20% off all WIN Sports Detergent Products on Amazon with code AMRGOWINCheck out the Train Like a Mother 26.2: Go the Distance Program, the one Meghan used. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and co-host Tish Hamilton enjoy a quick catch-up, and Tish tells the tale of her spring break PR. (Psst: It involves location, not time!) Alex Hutchinson, author of the newly released ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, joins the conversation to talk about mental endurance and the power of the mind. In calming tones, Alex explains limits are negotiable and the importance of getting out of your own way. From “the base of the mountain,” he talks about how to become aware of the internal monologue you have with yourself on a run—and how to reframe that “conversation” to enhance self-belief. Nod along as Alex discusses the “deeply worn grooves in your mind.” Validation that the mere perception of mental fatigue (sigh) can affect a run leads to an intriguing pre-race suggestion. Sarah and Alex discuss the timing of when to work out, with Alex offering a practical point sure to resonate with mother runners. He offers many bits of running advice that apply for everyday life, including singing the praises of running with someone. Nuun-drinking game: Chug every time any of the trio says, “South Africa.”Alex Hutchinson comes on board at 10:12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity talk with psychologist Dr. Justin Ross, whose Denver-based practice is called MindBodyHealth. The trio discuss:-dealing with anxiety during this period of uncertainty;-getting over the disappointment of a canceled race;-shifting to a “holding pattern” with running;-the possibility of post-traumatic growth; and,-finding the “why” in your running.The therapeutic part of this podcast starts when Justin joins the convo at 09:34; until then, the AMR founding duo discuss…golf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Amanda Loudin catch up with three BAMRbassadors, all veterans of numerous marathons and several ultras, who share their best practices before, during, and after long training runs. Revelations include:-pre-run meals and treats (including a protein mug-cake!);-the best night-before prep;-the smartest running gear investment one of them ever made;-clever on-the-run hydration and nutrition tactics; and,-ways to deal with mid-run rough patches (one option might surprise you!). Sarah shares details about her WMNRUN quarter-marathon race (spoiler alert: it just might involve an age-group medal!) in the introduction; the first BAMRbassador runs on at 13:49. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity offer up:-motivational tips for injured Ashley in Bad Axe, Michigan;-skip-the-marathon advice to pregnant San Diegan Courtney;-insight into weekly mileage load in hopes Virginian Kathleen can sidestep injury; and,-massage recommendations to Becca in Greenville, South Carolina.Here’s link to the Injured #BAMR Facebook page the duo recommends for Ashley.Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered.Save 20% off any WIN detergents on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity take a (conversational) walk down memory lane with six mother runners to reminisce about AMR's 10 years of helping women runners strive for—and reach—their goals.Recorded in front of the Hilton Head Island Retreat attendees, this episode is full of rowdy laughs and get-you-moving inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity chats with Dr. Ellie Sommers, a USATF Level 1 Certified Run coach, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certified Weightlifting Coach, and owner of SISU Sports Performance and Physical Therapy in Seattle about:· If runners truly need to strength train for performance (it’s not the answer you expect!);· Why it’s especially important for women to lift weights;· How varied strength training fits with the race training cycle;· What her favorite moves for female runners are;· And why you should challenge yourself in the gym. “Pick something heavier than you usually do,” she says, “You might surprise yourself.Save 20% off all WIN Sports Detergent Products on Amazon with code AMRGOWIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie gab with Charlie Watson (aka “The Runner Beans”), a British dietitian, marathoner, and author of a new aimed-at-runners cookbook, COOK EAT RUN. In her lovely British accent, Charlie details:-ways to streamline healthy eating;-how she developed 20-minute meals while bring a nanny of three kids;-smart snack choices; and,-a few of her favorite recipes (yum!).The duo becomes a trio at 14:19. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!Get a jumpstart on getting in the mood: Enjoy a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/AMRTake your running to the next level with BeetElite: Get 20% off your first purchase at livehuman.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

Dimity and Sarah counsel:-Kathleen from Florida Panhandle on mixing tune-up races into marathon training;-Renée in Naperville, Illinois, about transitioning to zero-drop shoes;-Shelby in Jupiter, Florida, in regards to planning for long-term goals while juggling short-term ones.And the duo discusses the crucial theory of “good enough.”Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered.Save 20% off any WIN detergents on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of Heart Month, Sarah and Ellison pull up chairs with two in-studio mother runners who have each had heart surgery. (Both named Sarah!) Marvel as:-Sarah Foster recounts running the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim eight months after getting a pacemaker for a cardiac arrhythmia;-Sarah Phelan tells how she qualified for and ran the 2014 Boston Marathon after having open-heart surgery to fix an aneurysm;-both women detail how much more perseverance they have post-surgery; and,-both women highlight the importance of paying attention to symptoms.Sarah and Ellison talk books (natch!), including The Awakening by Kate Chopin and Long Bright River by Liz Moore, before the first Sarah-guest joins at 9:42.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 15% off your first purchase!Post your job today at Indeed.com/amr and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Paulson, a mom of four and former pro triathlete, will be running in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 29.Listen to hear:· how she almost missed her qualifying time—and squeaked in by 10 seconds;· her mantra for her qualifying marathon (file under: #goodenough);· the treadmill workout she thrashes (hint: it involves 70 reps); and,· how she’s approaching the most competitive marathon of her career.Wish Ashley Paulson a great race on Instagram: @ashkicknSave 20% off all WIN Sports Detergent Products on Amazon with code AMRGOWIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie kick back with three mother runners—Pace of Me Jessica + two BAMRbassadors—to talk about their love (and sometimes love-hate!) of running. Listen to:-Jessica detail her “newfound sense of capability and possibility” with running after the birth of her third child;-Liz express gratitude toward running for connecting her to her husband;-Lindsey talk candidly about how running helps her overcome the struggles of being a stay-at-home mom; and,-all three share how running helps them pursue their full potential.In the introductory chitchat, Maggie opens up about her recent weight loss, then the hosts reveal why they love running. The first guest hops on at 14:20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity discuss:-Traction devices for winter-weather running for Jess in Pittsburgh;-Hydration tactics during half-marathon training in response to Minnesotan Cindy;-Mileage prerequisites for Canadian Michelle, who’s about embark on 13.1 training; and,-The benefits of turmeric and tart cherry juice to Becky of Mount Pleasant, Mich. Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered. Save 20% off any WIN detergents on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly have an intimate conversation with Lia Jiannine, a researcher who studies sexual function and fitness who’s also a strength and conditioning coach. In this some-might-consider-it-NC-17 episode, the trio discusses:-the impact running and strength training have on sex lives;-the effects of stress on sexual desire;-foods and supplements that might get you more in the mood;-why you might want to swap a run for a weight-room session; and,-so.much.more.In the intro, Molly and Sarah reveal their 2019 #foundchange totals, and Molly shares a (skull) crushing story. The episode turns to sex when the expert joins at 14:33. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Dimity McDowell talks with Julie Masson, a Kansas City mother of three who took on her first marathon after only a year of running. Listen to learn:· How her GPS misled her on race day;· How she realized her hydration needed a tune-up;· How her phone factored into a TMI incident; and, · How she’ll never look at a finisher’s medal the same way again.Find the right Train Like a Mother Club Marathon Training [https://trainlikeamother.club/marathon-training-programs/] program for you.Save 20% off all WIN Sports Detergent Products on Amazon with code AMRGOWIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah is joined by podcast producer Alex Ward to replay favorite moments from the last 100 episodes, along with some behind-the-scenes details. Hear:-Shalane Flanagan recount the final 10K of her winning 2017 New York City Marathon;-Meb Keflezighi remember the final miles of his winning 2014 Boston Marathon;-sports psychologist Dr. Justin Ross (and Alex!) talk about athletic happy places;-Kara Goucher talk about how vulnerability can be a strength; and,-several TMI experiences, including the greatest overshare ever on the show!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 15% off your first purchase!Make learning about STEAM fun: Go to kiwico.com/amr and get your first month FREE!Post your job today at Indeed.com/amr and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah counsel:-Nicole from Shippensburg, Penn., on the rationale of heart rate training;-Wyomingite Lexi about staying motivated through marathon training;-Beth in northern Virginia about being well prepared for debut marathon training; and,-Cassandra of Long Island, N.Y., on the rules of the road, especially with a stroller.Here’s the heart-rate chest strap Coach Dimity recommends. Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered.Your clothes need a detergent as active as you are: WIN Sports Detergent removes sweat, oils, bacteria, and salts from workout wear. Save 20% off any WIN products on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and new, occasional co-host Katie Sznewajs cozy up to four mother runners to hear about how they move from feet-hit-the-floor to out-the-door. Learn:-how Leah took control of her mornings implementing the business practice of kaizen;-how Kristjana’s routine has changed as her three sons have aged;-why Nicole needs at least an hour to get moving;-glute activation drills from 2x Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier + coach Magdalena; and,-how to make your mornings as fail-proof and streamlined as possible.Nuun drinking game: Chug every time someone drops the word “poop!”Remember to submit a Voice Memo to be included in our Valentine’s Day episode, please, telling us why you love running. Include your first name, where calling from, and 1-2 sentences about why you love running. Then email the Voice Memo by Feb. 3 to: [email protected]. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!To try Magic Spoon and grab a variety pack, go to magicspoon.com/MOTHERRUNNER. Use code MOTHERRUNNER for free shipping. Get two leggings for only $24 ($99 value) at Fabletics.com/amr when you sign up for a VIP.Get $7.50 in coupons for tasty shakes and bars when you sign up for the ZonePerfect newsletter at ZonePerfect.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the second episode of AMR Trains, a new podcast under the Another Mother Runner pod umbrella and based on the Train Like a Mother Club.In this podcast that comes out every other Tuesday, we’re going to focus on topics related to training, and our guests will include Train Like a Mother Coaches, a variety of #motherrunners and other engaging experts.Since we are just rounding the halfway mark of January, we wanted to focus on setting—and achieving—seasonal goals.We’re bringing in the big guns to help us out with this: Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat, two Chicago-area triathlon and running coaches who oversee the Heart + Sole and Triathlon programs in the Train Like a Mother Club.Listen in to find out:· The best guidelines for setting a goal;· Why goals don’t necessarily need to be PR- or time-related;· The single most important thing to helping you achieve your goals (it’s easier than you think!); and· What BHAG (big hairy audacious goal) Coach Liz is aiming for in 2020.Notes:Train Like a Mother Triathlon Programs: Comprehensive programs for Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman and Ironman distancesTrain Like a Mother Heart + Sole Programs: Learn to Run by Heart Rate, as well as Half Marathon and Marathon programsSave 20% off all WIN Sports Detergent Products on Amazon with code AMRGOWIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and co-host Tish Hamilton are joined by two women associated with the new book Mighty Moe: The True Story of a Thirteen-Year-Old Women's Running Revolutionary—Rachel Swaby, one of the co-authors, and Maureen “Moe” Mancuso, the book’s subject, who set the women’s marathon world record at age 13 (!) in 1967. The quartet cover:-Mighty Moe’s 3:15 marathon run—and the resulting negative backlash;-marathon legend Kathrine Switzer giving Maureen her due—40 years after the fact;-why Maureen gave up running for decades; and,-the profound impact Maureen’s accomplishment had on women’s running.In the intro, Sarah and Tish talk about "intentionally enjoying" a calmer schedule, and Sarah talks up WMNRUN in hopes of Tish joining BAMRs to run it on March 1. Maureen and Rachel join the show at 15:51.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!To try Magic Spoon and grab a variety pack, go to magicspoon.com/MOTHERRUNNER. Use code MOTHERRUNNER for free shipping.Enjoy two months of Skillshare Premium Membership for free at Skillshare.com/amrGet $7.50 in coupons for tasty shakes and bars when you sign up for the ZonePerfect newsletter at ZonePerfect.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity give guidance to:-Shannon in Germany regarding marathon training on a treadmill;-Minnesotan Pam about winter cross-training while marathon training;-Jen from Unadilla, N.Y., who’s looking to crush a one-day relay race; and,-Washingtonian Erin on avoiding shin splints.Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered. Sign up here for the Another Mother Runner newsletter.Your clothes need a detergent as active as you are: WIN Sports Detergent removes sweat, oils, bacteria, and salts from workout wear. Save 20% off any WIN products on Amazon using code AMRGOWIN. Limit one redemption per customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices