Another Mother Runner

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

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