Another Mother Runner

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

Sarah and Ellison “Book Bully” Weist get cozy and delve into a discussion of their favorite new—and upcoming—books. The books they recommend and are looking forward to, plus one suggested by producer Alex Ward are:Boom Town: the Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City by Sam AndersonThe Dutch House by Ann PatchettNothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonSuch a Fun Age by Kiley ReidExhalation: Stories by Ted ChiangOlive, Again by Elizabeth StroutNo Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know about Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise SnyderCatch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan FarrowThe Glass Hotel by Emily St. John MandelAmerican Dirt by Jeanine CumminsThe Testaments by Margaret AtwoodHidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert KolkerRodham by Curtis SittenfeldThe conversation turns from letter-writing to books at 13:21.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!Cheers: Celebrate your 2020 finish lines with a Sufferfest Beer. Check out the goods at SufferfestBeer.comTo buy the audiobook How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings by comedian Sarah Cooper, go to http://bit.ly/mens-feelingsGet two leggings for only $24 ($99 value) at Fabletics.com/amr when you sign up for a VIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 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: everything from the best cross-training for runners to how to mentally stay in a race to how to optimally nourish your body. Our guests will include Train Like a Mother Coaches, a variety of #motherrunners talking about their athletic feats (because we love vicarious racing and training!) and other engaging experts. Before we dive into fartleks and finish lines, we’re going to tackle a subject that affects our training—and our moods, metabolism and pretty much everything else: Sugar—and how to minimize its effect on us.In this first episode, Dimity talks to dietician Ellie Kempton, MSN, RD, the expert behind Simply Nourished Like a Mother and Metabolic Reset, who helps us back away from the Ben + Jerry’s.Simply Nourished Like a Mother, an 8-week foundational program, runs from January 13 to March 9.Metabolic Reset, a 12-week program focused on weight loss and metabolic makeover, runs from January 13 to April 5.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 Coach Amanda gab with Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., a research psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University as well as author of the just-released book The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage, about why exercise helps our minds and moods. Dr. McGonigal talks with the duo about:-how to “tend and befriend” stress;-the science of a runner’s high—and the potent benefits of it;-why moving in synchronicity with people is so potent;-why you should become an early bird exerciser, if you’re not already;-how to mentally cope with a sidelining injury; and,-how to bring more joy to your life.Sarah and Amanda talk about their families’ holiday breaks, and the guest joins the show at 14:33.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!Explore treadmill options--and the brilliance of iFit technology—at NordicTrack.comCheers: Celebrate your 2020 finish lines with a Sufferfest Beer. Check out the goods at SufferfestBeer.comGo to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this annual tradition, Sarah talks with each of her co-hosts to reminisce about their 2019 athletic accomplishments and cast ahead to the New Year. Hear:-Dimity detail how (and why) 2020 will be The Year of Grant (her hubby);-Amanda rave about “experiential runs,” including one involving the sunrise in the Alps (!!);-Maggie take Sarah (+ Alex!) on the major tangent, leading to this video;-Adrienne recount her four 2019 half-marathons in her quest to run 13.1 in every state;-Ellison talk candidly about getting right with substituting walking for running; and,-Molly shock Sarah with an admission about running.Loads (loads!) of laughs in this extra-long episode. The Nuun drinking game cue? “Mumford + Sons.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah suggest to:-Chicagoan Maureen how to spend her year-end bonus;-Pam in Atlanta the beauty of year-end reflections instead of New Year resolutions;-Portlander Barb some retorts when holiday conversations turn to races;-Mary Lou in Gresham, Oregon, favorite gifts for runners.Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie hit Start on conversations with four treadmill-lovers. The quartet of mother runners share:-how they shifted from loathing to loving treadmill running;-boredom-busters on the ’mill;-their favorite treadmill workouts;-get-fired-up phrases that propel them forward during rough patches; and,-the shows and podcasts they save to watch or listen to exclusively on the treadmill.In the intro, Maggie shares big race news. The first of the four BAMRs join the show at 15:37.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!Explore treadmill options--and the genius of iFit technology—at NordicTrack.comGet a set with all your shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 (a $22 value!) with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amrGet $20 off when you subscribe at StoryWorth.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda have a chill conversation with Dr. Joanna Zeiger, a former professional triathlete and founder of Canna Research Group. A leading expert on the topic of cannabis and athletes, Dr. Zeiger:-shares her personal experience with cannabis to manage chronic pain;-demystifies the differences between marijuana and hemp;-details the potential benefits of CBD, plus the myriad ways to take it; and,-shares buying and dosing guidelines.Save 15% off by using code AMR at checkout on naturesgemcbd.com. Sign up here for a chance to win free 500 Mg CBD oil. From 5Ks to ultras, use RaceRaves to find your next race. Go to RaceRaves.comThanks, Bombas. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to bombas.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity give:-Paula from Bellaire, Michigan, advise for tackling a trail 50K;-Duluth-residing Maya strength-building alternatives to running with a tire tied on her back;-Leah in Minnesota advice on training by time versus miles.Call 470-BADASS1 to leave a question you want the duo to answer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity gab with four gals about how they got in their miles in 2019. They talk about why:-community is key;-strength training is truly make-or-break;-consistent, not perfect, is the goal; and,-feeling accountable, yet not guilty, gets them out the door.Join Many Happy Miles here.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support!Get two leggings for only $24 at Fabletics.com/amrGet started today at StitchFix.com/KIDS/AMR to try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box!Get $20 off when you subscribe at StoryWorth.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and two Train Like a Mother Club coaches, Amanda Loudin and Liz Waterstraat, circle up to debate the should-you-or-shouldn’t-you aspects of taking on 26.2 in 2020. The trio covers:-the slightly scary, and completely thrilling, reality of undertaking a marathon;-the make-or-break importance of training consistency;-pointers on deciding if you have room in your life for all the miles;-advice on choosing a training plan; and,-the importance of not overfilling your stress bucket.And Sarah makes a big (for her!) 2020 announcement. (Hint: It’ll happen in Missoula, MT.)When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support!Take a deep breath: Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrFind your perfect bra today and get 15% off your first order at thirdlove.com/amrFeel cooler—or warmer: Enjoy $60 off at EMBRWave.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah offer:-options for spicing up a treadmill workout to Jen from Milwaukee;-Nicole in Sauk Rapids, MN, permission to run by time instead of distance on snowy roads; and,-solutions for “now what?” to Julie from Argyle, WI, who just ran her first marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Adrienne chat with three mother runners in pursuit of running a race in every U.S. state. Marvel as:-67-year-old Penny describes the finish-line feeling of completing a second marathon in a single weekend;-Sara details her plans to travel and rack up states after her kids fly the nest;-Lisa tells stories about also running marathons on five continents (so far!);-Lisa shares cost-saving secrets; and-they tell their favorite marathons and half-marathons. (And here’s great guide for finding more!)In the introduction, Adrienne talks about her own 50-state quest, having just run half-marathon #10 in Arizona. The first guest joins the convo at 18:23.Give the gift of Bombas. Get 20% off Nov. 18 to Dec. 5 by going to bombas.com/AMRGet the full effect without the full routine: Here’s Sarah’s current Wander Beauty fave. Save 20% at wanderbeauty.com/amrGet the Flamingo Shave Set for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly talk about the quintessential mother runner topics—running during pregnancy and postpartum—with Kate Mihevc Edwards, a physical therapist and co-author of the new book Go Ahead: Stop and Pee. Interspersed with empathetic laughter, the trio talks about:-the metric for gauging exertion when running during pregnancy;-stroller-running tips and arm-swing advice for all runners;-how to return to running after pregnancy;-the importance of seeking professional help for postpartum incontinence or leaking; and,-butt- and chest-gripping (it’s not what you think!).In the intro chitchat, learn in which scenario Molly and producer-Alex agree the best plan of action is to, “grab a beer; run like hell!” The guest enters the scene at 14:56.Get 15% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test by going to everlywell.com/AMR and entering promo code AMRGet started today at StitchFix.com/KIDS/AMR to try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Thanks, Native. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to nativedeodorant.com and entering promo code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity advise:-Katie from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, on layering for cold-weather running;-Beth in Eason, MD, on the best way to keep moving forward between intervals;-Claire in the Czech Republic (!) on cadence and a few ways to boost her stride rate;-Amanda from Bucks County, PA, on sodium in GU Gels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity, plus the attendees of AMR’s Cape Cod Retreat, are rapt by anecdotes and advice shared by Dave McGillivray, the longtime race director of the Boston Marathon. An amazing endurance athlete and father of five, Dave recounts:-his 3,452-mile saga of running across America in 80 days recounted in his new children’s book;-how Boston-qualifying time standards reflect the “pursuit of athletic excellence;”-how he puts his motto “My game; my rules.” into action;-running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days (!);-how he tried to sidestep his genetics to reverse his coronary artery disease; and,-his annual tradition of running from Hopkinton to Boston largely on his own after all the other Boston Marathoners have long since crossed the finish line.Get two leggings for only $24 at Fabletics.com/amrTake a deep breath: Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrEnjoy $30 off at EMBRWave.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah take a (virtual) stroll down memory lane, recounting anecdotes from recording the audiobook version of their first book, Run Like a Mother, which was just re-released. Excerpts from the audiobook are interspersed in this special bonus episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie keep it real with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a chef, writer, and sponsored athlete also known as Running Fat Chef. Latoya shares:-how numerous health problems led her to become a runner (and how a palm reader foretold it!);-the story of a heckler fat-shaming her during the 2017 NYC Marathon;-how she finally started calling herself an athlete;-numerous insider tips for running the NYC Marathon, which she is tackling for the fifth time this Sunday!In the intro, the #DanceMoms shares stories of their twinkle-toed offspring, including Sarah’s son’s professional dance debut. Latoya joins the show at 17:20. (And be sure to listen to bonus content at the very end of the show!)Save 15% off by using code AMR at checkout on naturesgemcbd.com Get started today at StitchFix.com/KIDS/AMR to try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Homer creates a personalized learn-to-read plan for your kids ages 2-8: Visit LearnWithHomer.com/AMR to start a free 30-day trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly catch up with Chris McDougall, author of the acclaimed book Born to Run, who talks about running with a donkey (!!), the topic of his just-out book, Running with Sherman. Lots of laughs, plus talk of:-the joy and fun of running with animals;-the growing popularity of burro racing;-the status of the film version of Born to Run; and,-the barefoot running craze.In the introduction, Sarah and Molly talk about meditation and Sarah’s debut #SportsBraSquad run. Chris hops in at 9:20.Please note: The word “ass” (aka “donkey”) gets bandied about a lot on this episode.Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Dimity and nutritionist Ellie Kempton share the details of Ellie's Two-Week Nutrition Taper Plan, which spells beautifully what to do two weeks out from a race to keep yourself healthy and ready to hit the starting line. In addition, Ellie shares 11 Race Week Recipes, including a delicious yogurt-marinated chicken (and explains why yogurt is the perfect marinade as you taper). Whether you're racing or not, we invite you to join us for Living Nourished Like a Mother: Fall, a vibrant program that blends the flavors of fall with the natural rhythms of the season. The result? Among other benefits, you'll tap into four weeks of helpful order, both in your life (think rituals + habits) and in your belly (no more bloat!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Amanda explore up—and the down---sides of pursuing passions with Brad Stulberg, co-author of The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All in, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life. In this thought-provoking conversation, the trio discusses:-how passion can be a gift or a curse;-the difference between obsessive and harmonious passion;-the critical importance of rest—and patience;-how to get over a disappointing race finish; and,-the benefits of getting older.The mother runners talk parenting in the intro, including the value of occasionally loosening the reins on teens. Brad joins the conversation at 13:12.Thanks for the continued support, Native. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to nativedeodorant.com and entering promo code AMRThanks, Bombas. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to bombas.com/AMRTake a deep breath: Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity give guidance to:-Lisa from Westminster, MD, on running two marathons in one training cycle;-Holly in Oklahoma City about remedies and exercises to combat low-back pain (including CBD balm);-Michael in Needham, MA, about junk miles—and how they’re not so junky;-New Hampshire Phoebe on clever runner-themed birthday treats, including these Marathon Cookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity have a sit-down with Olympian—and beloved Minnesota native—Carrie Tollefson during a podcast party at the Twin Cities Marathon expo. During the trio’s conversation, Carrie covers:-her training for her second marathon (the day after the recording);-what her life-and-running credo, “Get after it,” means to her;-what “nighttime fitness” and what its results can be (!);-her favorite speed workouts; and,-detailed advice on black toenails. No intro chitchat—the three mother runners jump right in. Find the audio version of Sarah and Dimity’s first book, Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving without Losing Your Family, Job, or Sanity, wherever you get audiobooks. It’s time to make over your morning with Wander Beauty! Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/AMR Get 15% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test by going to everlywell.com/amr and entering the promo code AMR. Get started today at StitchFix.com/KIDS/AMR to try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and special co-host Katie get up close and personal with four people dealing with breast cancer and its aftermath. The intimate conversation covers:-the power of friends (running and otherwise) during treatment;-how lessons learned through sports can carry over to dealing with chemotherapy;-the surprising side effects of chemotherapy and radiation;-what one woman vowed to do during her treatment (spoiler alert: run-streak); and,-the importance of accepting help when it’s offered. In the intro, Katie shares her breast cancer story—as well as deets about the Jonas Brothers concert she just attended with her oldest daughter! The first of the four guests comes onto the scene at 21:00. (And hear producer Alex Ward at 16:20!) Be part of the Motherlode of Miles on October 5 or 6: It’s free, but we’d love if you made a donation to the Donna Foundation. All details here. Discover the immersive total-body training you can get from Peloton Tread. To get $100 off accessories with purchase of a Tread, go to onepeloton.com and use code amr Fresh, easy, and tasty: Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/AMR80 and use code AMR80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity offer advice to:-Michelle from Edmonton, Canada, about what to eat after a nighttime run;-Deb, a marathoner-in-training in upstate New York, whether to wear a hydration vest in her race;-Sheri from Indianapolis, about getting over a bad marathon and pursuing a 50K. -In response to Chicagoan Diane’s cute query, learn the back story behind Sarah’s sports nickname, Champy, and Dimity’s unique first name. Homer creates a personalized learn-to-read plan for your kids ages 2-8: Visit LearnWithHomer.com/AMR to start a free 30-day trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish get real with three mother runners about pulling a DNF (Did Not Finish) in a race. The conversation includes:-tales of dropping out at Mile 5 of a 100-mile race (!!), Mile 17 of a marathon, and Mile 6 of a marathon;-advice on how to handle stepping out of a race due to injury or mental-monkeys;-starting-line suggestions for boosting finish-line success;-ways to overcome the “sadness and embarrassment” of not finishing a race;-suggestions for getting in the right race mindset from been-there, run-that BAMRs. In the intro, Tish and Sarah share several of their DNS (Did Not Start) stories. The first of three guests joins convo at 17:55. Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 15% off your first purchase! Homer creates a personalized learn-to-read plan for your kids ages 2-8: Visit LearnWithHomer.com/AMR to start a free 30-day trial. From 5Ks to ultras, use RaceRaves to find your next race. Go to RaceRaves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Amanda dive in to a conversation with mental skills coach Carrie Cheadle, co-author of the forthcoming book called Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, about staying mentally strong in a race. Sarah and the coaches discuss:-replacing dread with gratitude at a starting line;-what grit is—and how to hone it;-keeping your brain where your feet are in a race;-the two levels of perceived effort—and how it’s a bit like a hall of mirrors; and-post-race blues, and how to veer away from them.In the relatively brief intro chitchat, Sarah shares a story about why she ended up walking barefoot halfway through a trail run. The mental skills advice starts rolling in at 15:10.Save 30% off Carrie Cheadle’s book Rebound at Bloomsbury.com using code REBOUNDThanks to Native. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to nativedeodorant.com and entering promo code AMRGet started today at StitchFix.com/KIDS/AMR to try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Thanks, Cove. For a limited time, get your first month of medication free by going to withcove.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity suggest:-to Amy in SoCal how to silence the doubting-demons in her head;-girlfriend getaway ideas to Shayna in the suburbs outside Philly;-peanut-free, pre-run fueling options for newly allergic Jess in Fort Leonard Wood, MO;-leakage solutions to Kate from western Wisco; and-to Jen in Denver she should meet herself where she is with her running. Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 15% off your first purchase! Homer creates a personalized learn-to-read plan for your kids ages 2-8: Visit LearnWithHomer.com/AMR to start a free 30-day trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah goes it solo chatting with entrepreneur/writer/former pro runner Lauren Fleshman and her husband/pro triathlete/Picky Bars CEO Jesse Thomas—in front of an audience in beautiful Bend, Oregon. The married couple opens up about:-how years (and years!) of being competitive athletes shaped them as parents and partners;-how to be the best cheerleader for each other;-how to hone your own writerly voice (and the parallels between running + writing);-the truly challenging endurance “sport” of traveling with children;-why their on-again, off-again pre-marriage relationship serves them well today.And Lauren pulls back the curtain on her new writing routine—and the new book she’s working on!By shopping our sponsors, you help AMR. Thanks to you—and them!You’ll be hankering for Picky Bars products after listening: Use code AMR for 30% off, including your first delivery of The Picky Club. Visit pickybars.com/amrThanks to Everlywell for supporting our show. Get 15% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test by going to everlywell.com/AMR entering promo code AMR.Get 15% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test by going to everlywell.com/AMR and entering promo code AMRGet the Flamingo Shave Set for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amrFor a limited time, get your first month of medication free by going to WithCove.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Ellison jump into the topic of identifying as a runner—and how wearing that mantle affects your health and lifestyle choices. The duo talks with a researcher plus two real-life mother runners, addressing issues like:-ways to get comfortable calling yourself a runner;-why ID’ing as a runner helps make exercise a stick-with-it habit;-how a health scare made one BAMR jump on the exercise bandwagon;-the ways being a single parent stripped one woman of her athletic identity;-how one mother runner is trying to get over her “imposter syndrome.”Books recommended in the intro conversation are Less by Andrew Sean Greer; American Spy: A Novel by Lauren Wilkinson; Haunting Paris by Mamta Chaudhry; and How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. The runner-ID conversation begins at 16:25.Discover the immersive total-body training you can get from Peloton Tread. To get $100 off accessories with purchase of a Tread, go to onepeloton.com and use code amrThanks, Cove. For a limited time, get your doctor consultation and first month of treatment for just $30, with no medical insurance required, at withcove.com/amrGet started today at StitchFix.com/KIDS/AMR to try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Dimity dives into three programs starting on Monday, September 9 in the Train Like a Mother Club. First, she chats with nutritionist Ellie Kempton about Simply Nourished Like a Mother and Metabolic Reset and with two runners who have participated in each program. Highlights include the importance of fat, the difference between omelets and pancakes, and how to integrate veggies into your life. Then she has a conversation with Coach Jenn Gill, head of the Stride into the School Year program, about how this five-week program is a great fit for anybody who simply needs to keep moving forward.Simply Nourished Like a Mother: https://trainlikeamother.club/product/simply-nourished-fall2019/Metabolic Reset: https://trainlikeamother.club/product/metabolic-reset/Stride into the School Year: https://trainlikeamother.club/product/stride-into-the-school-year/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly, her big-busted BRF, get real with four mother runners—two who had a breast reduction (April + Stacy), then two who had a breast augmentation (Dana + Meghan). The conversation reveals:-the “sense of empowerment” April felt after her reduction;-that post-reduction, Stacy started running faster and age-group placing;-how you need to be “okay with reduced sensation” after both types of surgery;-that Meghan walked a marathon two weeks (2 weeks!) after her augmentation;-the clever solution Meghan discovered for the under-boob chafing that almost lead her to quit running completely!In the introductory chitchat, Molly shares stories from her latest backpacking adventure. The boob-related conversation begins at 14:25.Homer creates a personalized learn-to-read plan for your kids ages 2-8: Visit LearnWithHomer.com/AMR to start a free 30-day trial.Thanks, FEALS. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/AMR and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie get real with Brittany O’Neill, the woman whose story is told on the big screen in the just-released movie, “Brittany Runs a Marathon.” This candid conversation covers:-Brittany’s actual first running steps;-Brittany’s admission that she had to be clued in to washing her workout clothes after every workout (!!);-Brittany’s belief that self-acceptance and self-confidence are not mutually exclusive;-how Brittany started using friends as “anchors” on her journey of self-acceptance;-how Brittany learned to be okay with being bigger than society’s ideal of “fit.”In the intro, learn what sport Maggie is coaching and what musical Sarah and her younger daughter recently enjoyed. Brittany joins the duo at 13:35.Make over your beauty routine with Wander Beauty: Here’s the lip gloss/oil Sarah is loving. Save 20% at wanderbeauty.com/amrGo to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity counsel:-Becca in South Carolina how best to meld a running streak with half-marathon training;-Barb in Portland how to successfully include a few relay races with marathon training;-Elizabeth in Seattle how to manage jet lag and humidity during an away-race; and-Austin Alyssa on a running-related pre-baby bucket list. To ask the Another Mother Runner duo a question, please leave a 90-second-or-less voicemail anytime at 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), starting with your first name and where you’re calling from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly, her best running friend (BRF), chat with three sets of BRFs about their friendships. Laugh along as:-Molly shares her own running genesis tale;-Anne and Holly explain how they keep their long-distance friendship moving forward;-BAMR Molly and child-free Paige give new meaning to “9-miler”;-Cheryl and Erika detail running the NYC Marathon one week after Marine Corps Marathon (!).The first of three BRF duos start sharing at 18:30.Thanks, Native. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to nativedeodorant.com and entering promo code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices