Another Mother Runner

Join co-hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah WF for a special episode as they look back on the incredible accomplishments within the Train Like a Mother community in 2024. From half-marathons to ultra-marathons, hiking challenges to marathons, these women have set big goals and crushed them.In this episode, we chat with four inspiring women: Dana Parisi, who rocked her Richmond Half-Marathon after training with the Better Together program. Amanda Ryan Fear, who flew across the country to take on the Mammoth March 20-mile hike with Hike Like a Mother. Courtney Kampf, who completed the grueling 50K Green Monster Trail Ultra with her dog, Theodore by training with AMR’s Ultra + Trail program. Maggie Rohlfing, who tackled her first marathon, the Crossroads Marathon, with the Heart + Sole program. Along the way, you’ll hear personal highlights from our Train Like a Mother coaches, sharing what made 2024 so special.Ready for a full year of workouts, community, and support? Join us in Many Happy Miles in 2025.Grab your limited-time “I Run Things” sticker here.Follow us on Instagram @anothermotherrunner for more inspiration and updates.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Armchair travelers and adventurous runners alike will enjoy this episode: The guest is travel writer and mother runner Allison Torres Burtka. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Allison shares: -details on running + hiking in Alaska, Sri Lanka, the Alps, + more; -why exploring somewhere on foot is so rewarding; -the transformative power of a BIPOC running retreat; and,-advice for finding running routes in new-to-you places. Before the guest joins at about 10:27, Molly shares some quasi-gruesome tales of the survival course she’s taking! Get your free sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For the chance at a coveted spot in 2025, go to TCSSydneyMarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is ideal for anyone looking for holiday gift suggestions for runners, prompted by a question from Nicole, as well as folks struggling to formulate a weight-room workout, like Sarah. Also, anyone with an irregular work schedule, like Jen, will appreciate Dimity’s insightful training advice. Doing a downhill race in 2025, like Whitney? Coach Dimity has loads of practical advice—and Sarah reads a short, sassy essay about going downhill. The duo turns to questions at about 7:11. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are the giftguides mentioned, as well as our discounts page and Many Happy Miles. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For the chance at a coveted spot in 2025, go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com Train smart: Get $200 off your Tonal purchasewith promo code AMR at Tonal.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This enlightening episode is required listening for any and all runners, whether healthy or injured! The guest is Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Dr. Ayala talks about: -personality traits that can precipitate injury (!); -common mistakes she sees with injured athletes;-ways to find an empathetic physical therapist; -an intriguing activity to help during injury downtime; -revamped goals + little wins for injured athletes. Before the guest joins at around 10:23, the hosting duo re-hashes Thanksgiving dinner. Get your free sticker here, and join Joy to the Run (it’s free, too!). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.comDownload the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash backEnjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for inspiration to push past your own boundaries—whether in running or life? In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF sit down with Jenny Hoffman, a mother of three, Harvard physics professor, and three-time national ultrarunning champion. Jenny shares about her recent accomplishments, including the story behind setting a Guinness World Record for running across the U.S.In this episode, the trio discusses: How Jenny got her start in running; Her childhood dream of crossing the country on foot and how she made it a reality; The challenges she faced during her record-breaking journey; The mental and physical strategies she used on the road; Balancing motherhood, career, running...and more! You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!Get ready to kick off the new year with Joy to the Run! This 2024 virtual training program is your chance to embrace the joy of movement, set new goals, and celebrate every step of your journey. Sign up today and make 2024 your most joyful year yet!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Stories worth sharing: Save $10 onyour first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMRDownload the free Ibotta app using code AMR to start earningcash back and get $5 creditLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Native American Heritage Day, we are re-running this episode, which originally aired November 26, 2021. Gain a deeper understanding of Native American runners in this installment of our Run in Her Shoes series, featuring two Indigenous women runners, including Verna Volker, founder of Native Women Running. With Coach Liz as co-host, the guests explain: -the prayerful nature of running for Native Americans; -how being a morning runner is especially profound to a member of the Navajo Nation;-the mission to bring light to cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; -how race organizers and participants can go beyond land acknowledgments; and,-the sense one runner has of her ancestors watching out for her as she runs in nature.Social Sarah shares details about producer Alex’s beautiful (2021) wedding before the first guest joins at 10:00. Need movement in December? Sign up for Joy to the Run! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who’s ever worried about being “swept” during a race or fretted about having to go #2 during a race—both concerns of Amanda—will appreciate the guidance and assurance offered by the hosting duo. And folks, like Christine, who wonder how slow-can-you-go between speed intervals will be pleased to hear Coach Dimity’s answer.Before the Q&As, Sarah details some recent delightful away-from-home workouts. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Jump into Joy to the Run (it’s free!), and get your free sticker here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid readers, as well as casual ones, will enjoy this annual episode, in which the hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist chat about a 14 newly released books they’ve read and (mostly) recommend. The literary talk starts around 4:13, after Ellison shares about her recent move. Here are the 14 books the hosts discuss:Blue Sisters: Coco MellorsThe Most: Jessica AnthonyHere One Moment: Liane MoriartyDeath at the Sign of the Rook: Kate AtkinsonColored Television: Danzy SennaTell Me Everything: Elizabeth StroutCreation Lake: Rachel Kushner. Our Evenings: Alan Hollinghurst The Wildes: Louis BayardThe Sequel: Jean Hanff Korelitz (P.S. SBS is enjoying its snarky tone!)Devil at His Elbow: Valerie BauerleinKingmaker: Sonia PurnellBone of the Bone: Sarah SmarshParis in Ruins: Sebastian Smee Get your free sticker here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're gearing up for a race or you may have one on the schedule soon, this episode is for you! Co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat LIVE from the Richmond Marathon expo with Train Like a Mother Coaches Jessica Hofheimer and Amy Skorich. They share tips and motivation to help you ace your race day, including: How to have your best race, no matter your goal; Setting realistic expectations and embracing the journey; Staying present during the race, not just focusing on PRs; Pacing and fueling strategies; Mental tactics for overcoming tough moments, and more! Stay tuned until the end for audience questions and advice!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!A heartfelt gift for all: Save $10 onyour 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever your dream race, you will gain so much insight and wisdom from this candid conversation with Coach Liz Waterstraat about her recent Ironman triathlon. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares: -why she jumped back into an Ironman race after 9 years away; -the building blocks + systems of her success; -how + why curiosity fueled her training + race; -her novel approach to race day; and,-how an Ironman is like your wedding day! Before the convo shifts to the IM at about 8:01, Sarah talks about her banner #foundchange find. Get your free sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Train smart: Get $200 off your Tonal purchasewith promo code AMR at Tonal.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re chuffed by chafing like Carolyn, you’ll appreciate the solutions from the hosting duo, including this medical adhesive bandage Sarah suggests. Newer moms eager to run with a stroller will welcome the tips given to Eri, and gals at any stage of life will benefit from ideas on how to make running more social. Before the Q&As, the gals share AMR’s in-person 2025 plans, and Dimity reveals the potential new title of her book. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Get your free sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone curious, confused, or overwhelmed by nutritional supplements will welcome this clear-eyed episode with guest Jennifer Giles, MS, RDN, a sports dietitian/nutritionist and mother runner. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenn details:-how to find reputable supplements that contain what they claim; -the importance of changing supplement protocol during perimenopause; -the downlow on types of magnesium + when to use them; -which version of probiotic strains to opt for; and, -the benefits of creatine, collagen, caffeine, turmeric, + more. Before the guest jumps on at about 9:51, Tish talks about her upcoming marathon (!), and Sarah shares about heading to see her son in Jesus Christ Superstar. Get your free sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Download the free Ibotta app to start earning cash back, and use code AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the co-hosts dive into the tough reality of traumatic injuries in running, and the emotional and physical hurdles that come with being sidelined. Listen as two members of the Another Mother Runner community share their stories behind the injuries and how they’re healing. First, Coach Jenn Harrison—a triathlete and AMR Heart + Sole and Triathlon coach—recounts how she tore her hamstring during a trail run, which required surgery and a long recovery. Jenn shares the intense moments of her rescue, her surgery, and the resilience she’s cultivating to stay positive through healing. Next, BAMRbassador Lorinda Donaldson shares how she’s healing (and managing!) after a fall from her bike left her with fractures resulting in limited use of both arms—and an uncertain timeline for returning to running. Tune in for powerful lessons in strength, perspective, and hope for anyone overcoming setbacks.Grab your free, limited-time I Run Things sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Let the gratitude flow: Visit BetterHelp.com/amr for 10% off your first monthLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re a 50+ runner or simply curious about how your body and fitness might change with age, you’ll gain a lot by listening to this episode. The guest is Caolan MacMahon, a running coach and author of a new called Running Past 50. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Caolan discusses: -how we age in regard to activity; -which 50+ runners can still get faster; -the importance of tuning into what matters most to you; -how to banish “creakiness”; and, -how—and why—to be smarter and tougher runners. In the intro, Sarah tells about her recent adventures at Rancho La Puerta; the guest joins at about 9:04. Get your free sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!For $25 off your first order, use codeAMR25 at GOSleeves.com Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how many workouts you need to be nailing to get a personal best, like Laura Catherine? Give a listen to this episode for the answer, along with how many sports bras a runner should own, like newly reduced Heather wonders, and the response to Emily’s question about running a race during a training cycle.Sarah tells of meeting a mermaid (!) before the first Q+A, which starts around 09:36. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is an intriguing listen to any runner or triathlete: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three pairs of friends who support each other in races as “running sherpas.” Find out what that term means, along with: -the strength + help provided by these friends; -the power of psychic bonds; -how having a sherpa off-loads decision-fatigue; -the importance of giving tough-love mid-race; and,-how a phone call changed a marathon finish-time! Before the first racer-sherpa duo joins at about 11:27, the hosts make timely confessions. In Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz does a deep dive into a book about confidence. (Here’s the Miles of Books book group on Facebook.) Shop for cute new merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome Louise Butcher, also known as the Topless Runner, a mother of two, a breast cancer survivor, and a trailblazing advocate for body positivity. In this inspiring chat, the hosts cover a gamut of topics with Louise, including: Going viral for running races, including the 2024 London Marathon, without a shirt following her double mastectomy; Her mission to normalize mastectomy and to challenge the stigma around it; Her decision to run topless and promoting body acceptance; The reactions she gets while running topless…and more! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking to get into the head of a half-marathon runner will enjoy this revealing episode, in which co-host Tish Hamilton turns the tables on host Sarah Bowen Shea to ask her all about her Portland Half Marathon experience. Sarah shares:-why she ran by feel instead of data; -whether she hit her time goal; -tales of seeing friends and, surprisingly, family along the course; -which miles were the toughest for her; and, -the Herculean effect of a GU Energy Gel! Before talk turns to Sarah’s race at about 6:17, Tish tells about a special run in Central Park. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks with no race on the horizon, like Cortney, will appreciate the guidance Dimity and Sarah give on planning workouts for the week. Rebecca and anyone else coming off a long layoff from running will benefit from Dimity’s advice and Sarah’s insight about finding speed again. And anyone who lives in hilly environs, like Honi, will be intrigued by the answer to her question as to whether hills count as strength work. Dimity opens up about why she is taking a break from her GPS before the duo turns to answering questions at about 9:38. Crafty, entrepreneurial gals: Here’s Google Form Dimity referred to. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners bothered by pre-race jitters and/or everyday anxiety will appreciate the insight and advice offered in this episode. The guest is Lennie Waite, Ph.D., a Houston-based sport psychology consultant, Olympic steeplechase athlete, and mother runner. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, the trio talks about: -looking at your goals through a more positive lens; -embracing, rather than simply managing, race-day anxiety;-the power of leaning into doubt + pain; -how (+ why) to stop the joy-sucking comparison game; and,-getting your “ugly face” on! In the intro chitchat, the hosts swap stories about their heavy sweating, including how it makes Britany feel empowered! The guest joins at about 14:22. Shop for our badass Tifosi sunglasses here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts welcome Melissa Stockwell, a mother runner, military veteran, and four-time Paralympian. Melissa shares her incredible journey, from joining the military to taking up triathlon after losing a limb in combat. In the show, you’ll hear about: The events of 2004 that changed Melissa’s life and how she found her way into adaptive sports; Melissa’s multiple trips to the Paralympics and serving as Team USA’s flag bearer; Her thoughts on the growing visibility of the Paralympics and her experience in Paris compared to previous Games; and, Melissa’s role as an advocate for adaptive sports, and more. Curious about our Hike Like a Mother: Arizona trip? Click here to learn more.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.comGet $5: Download the free Ibotta app+ use code AMR when you register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you dream of running Boston—or (definitely!) not—you’ll be intrigued by this episode. The guests are three “regular” runners who have to recalculate their quests to qualify for the Boston Marathon because the qualifying times just got made five minutes faster for every age group under 60. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin (both multi-time Boston Marathon veterans), the guests discuss: -whether they’ll continue their BQ pursuits; -their strategies to shave additional time off their marathons; -why one guest is pleased BQ standards were tightened; -the thrill of chasing big goals; and,-why one of them just wants to be able to say she BQ’d! Before the first guest jumps on at about 13:37, Sarah tells of an audiobook that made a recent 12-mile run fly by. Please subscribe to the 3x/week Another Mother Runner newsletter. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order of any sleeves,use code AMR25 at GOsleeves.comBanish funk + odor: Get 20% off w/ code AMR20 at SweatXsport.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks with upcoming races will appreciate all the suggestions for curating the perfect playlist, prompted by a question from Sarah. The hosts offer helpful advice about staying engaged during challenging runs and races, in response to Nicole’s query. Then they provide counsel to Nicole again, about the timing of pre-run warm-up drills. Before the Q+As, which start at about 3:36, Dimity shares details about the new fitness classes she’s teaching. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comGet free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who loves good food will enjoy this lively conversation with Jenny Rosenstrach, the author of numerous cookbooks including the just-published The Weekday Vegetarians Get Simple and a mother runner. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenny details: -why she morphed to being a late-afternoon runner; -how to significantly dial back a dependence on meat; -various ways to get flavor + umami without animal products; -satisfying vegetarian protein options; and, -the “fairy dust” you should be adding to every salad! Before Jenny joins at about 15:18, the hosts, who are both training for races, share their playlist strategies. In Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz discusses two books about excellence. Please subscribe to the 3x/week Another Mother Runner newsletter. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $20 off 1st purchase of $35+ AND a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to build strength for life? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Carson, strength coach to elite endurance athletes, including Ironman World Champions and Olympic medalists. Erin shares advice on building strength, staying mobile, and making the most of your gym time—whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with Erin about: The impact of muscle loss as we age;Why strength training is crucial, especially for women;How to incorporate strength and mobility work into your busy life;Tips for getting started with weights and maximizing your time in the gym, and more. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All women runners owe it to themselves to listen to this enlightening episode! The guest is Dr. Amy Divaraniya, a biomedical scientist who led a team conducting groundbreaking research in the field of hormone monitoring—and a mother runner training for her first marathon. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guest talks about:-the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle; -planning workouts based on phases of your cycle; -natural ways to reduce cortisol; and,-how the guest is cycle-synching her workouts for NYC marathon. Before the guest joins at about 6:49, the hosts talk about their respective college sophomores returning to college. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code MVPFUEL for $20 off 1st purchase of $35+ AND get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRHead south: Use code AMR20for 20% off registration at KeyWestHalfMarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking to learn to swim, like Shara, will enjoy this episode, as will back-of-pack marathoners, such as Kate, who is curious about long training runs. (Avid readers having a “mystery moment” will appreciate the details host Sarah provides in response to Kate’s second question.) And heavy sweat-ers like Bridget will find the host duo’s answers, ahem, cool. Before serving up answers at 8:29, Sarah tells tales about the recent Lake Placid retreat. Many Nutritious Miles are served up here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for inspiration to go after an ambitious goal—and folks looking to get over post-achievement blues—will love this episode. Recorded at AMR’s Lake Placid retreat, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with four goal-chasers, who discuss: -how to step up to longer triathlons; -thoughts + emotions of closing in on 50-state marathon goal; -pushing a disabled daughter in a wheelchair in a marathon; and,-rebounding to regular workout-life after a lengthy run-streak. In the intro, Amanda reminisces about doing the inaugural Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon. The first guest joins at 8:37. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a Peloton devotee or just love a good story of perseverance and passion, we’ve got the guest for you. It’s the incredible Susie Chan, a London-based Peloton instructor who’s also an icon of endurance running and now an author. In this chat, the hosts talk to Susie about: Discovering running in her 30s after leading a less-than-active lifestyle; Conquering the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman; Setting a 12-hour treadmill World Record and completing Badwater 135 (said to be the world’s toughest footrace!); Writing her memoir, and more! Check out an excerpt from Susie’s book, Trails and Tribulations: The Running Adventures of Susie Chan on our blog! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!For $25 off your first order of any sleeves,use code AMR25 at GOsleeves.comGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone who’s interested in the steps it took to get women runners to where we are today needs to listen to this enlightening episode. Maggie Mertens, author of Better Faster Farther, joins hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton to talk about: -why the 1928 Summer Olympics were such a watershed event; -period incapacitation: what it is and how it affected inclusion;-how the 1970s running boom democratized the sport; -the mind-boggling reality of 20th-century running gear; and,-the enduring importance of women-centered spaces + races. Before the guest joins at 6:33, Sarah details how her half-marathon training is going. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is jam-packed with insight and suggestions, including advice for Lorrainne who is contemplating a trail race yet training on the road. Runners afflicted with plantar fasciitis, like Holly, will appreciate all the been-there, done-that wisdom host Sarah shares on finding relief. And anyone heading to an away-race this fall, like Rhianna, will appreciate the tips from both hosts. Before the Q+A’s start at 6:40, Dimity shares stories about a recent women’s bike ride—and making some new sporty friends! Fall into Fitness here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Rediscover your curiosity: Visit BetterHelp.com/amrfor 10% off your first month. Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you need help fitting workouts into a busy schedule, look no further: This episode spotlights four teachers who share anecdotes, insight, and hacks on running while working a time- and energy-intensive job. The guests share: -the sanctity of morning runs; -how advance planning fosters exercise adherence; -ways their students inspire and push them (including to a PR!); -how they mesh their race schedule with the school calendar; and,-running-related programs they’ve developed for their pupils. In the intro, Sarah gives Molly a #foundchange update (natch!) and explains how she got great photos of her swimming. The first teacher-runner joins at 6:57. This episode originally ran in August 2022, yet the Miles of Books, with Coach Liz talking about two books that explore quitting, is brand new.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like listener Kate Coscarelli, who has a kid taking on cross country this fall—or maybe you ran XC yourself and you’re nostalgic for those crisp days of racing through fallen leaves or freshly cut grass—this episode is for you. The hosts chat about all things XC, in a lively two-part conversation told from dual perspectives: The athlete’s and the coaches’. You’ll hear:* Recent college grad and top distance runner Maddie Mooney shares what athletes need from parents, covering everything from post-practice chats to what to say as you cheer on the course;* How to avoid overstepping as a parent of an athlete; * XC coaches Christy Diller and Sarah Wassner Flynn (who switches from podcast host to guest in this segment!) offer the basics and benefits of the sport, plus coaching strategies, injury prevention, and more.If all of this XC talk gets you inspired for an active autumn, join us for Fall Into Fitness, a six-week program focuses on the three key pieces of complete fitness: cardio, strength, and mobility. We start on September 9 and there’s still time to sign up!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.comMake the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re staring down surgery or merely fascinated by inspiring tales of recovery, this is the episode for you. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three guests: Kevin Stone, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon and author of Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive, plus two women runners who had hip replacement surgery within the last few years. Listen and learn about: -the relief the runners felt post-surgery; -return-to-running time after joint replacement surgery;-steps to take pre-surgery to improve success; -the importance of shopping for a surgeon; and,-how one guest qualified for Boston Marathon on her new hip! In the intro, co-host Molly shares about her own knee replacement, and tells of a recent backpacking excursion. Dr. Stone joins the conversation at 6:33. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Definitely listen to this episode if you’ve ever debated how often you should stand on a starting line, like Emily. Morning exercisers, like Christina, will be shown the wisdom of eating pre-workout, while folks like Elizabeth will learn ways to create more structure and consistency in their fitness regime. Take a cold plunge with Dimity before diving into the answers at 6:22. Here’s where to Fall into Fitness. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all athletes: Listen to this episode, especially if you’re training for a race! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest, Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about pushing through burnout and reframing negative self-talk. The trio talk about: -how to become friends with your inner critic; -creating your own mental toolkit; -using humor or sarcasm to tame mental monkeys; -the importance of staying in the moment during a race; and,-the three key ingredients in motivation + self-compassion. Before the guest joins at about 7:52, Liz talks about the start of another school year, and Sarah shares a little (tempo-run) win. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why take a traincation? If you ask our guests in today's episode, they'd say, "why not?" Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with two women, Natalie Nixon and Anna van der Wouden, who each recently ventured off for a week of exercise, adventure, self-discovery, and fun. In this lively conversation, you'll hear: Why Natalie opted for a swimming vacation in a far-flung destination; More behind Anna's decision to join a triathlon camp and the benefits it brought her; The challenges and doubts each faced during their trips and how they overcame them; Why they encourage others to go on a traincation, too. At the start, Sarah and Dimity catch up on their summer activities, and Dimity shares more about her recent family trip (and all the swimming she got in while there)! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone wanting to feel stronger, more confident, and less stressed: Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison talk with host Sarah Bowen Shea about secrets to successful running and racing. In front of an audience in a Chicago suburb, the gals share: -their biggest racing successes—and failures; -reasons to not set a time goal for a race; -how to overcome anxiety and “win” the moment; -how to approach training with moderation; and, -Coach Liz’s exciting race-related news. Before Coach Jen joins at about 6:21, Sarah details a sweaty run through a Midwestern prairie—and the magical powers of a GU gel. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.comFor $25 off your first order, use codeAMR25 at GOSleeves.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a listen to this episode if you’re looking to become a morning runner (like Nicole). Or if you’ve recently shifted jobs or made another lifestyle change that affects your daily activity level a la Christine. Bothered by bugs on your run, like Renée? We’ve got you covered with these options. To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). (This episode originally aired in June 2022.)When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comSee for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you already love 3.1-mile races or you are merely considering shorter races, you’ll enjoy this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat gab with three fans of 5Ks, who detail: -how running 5Ks can bolster self-confidence;-how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable; -how much stronger they felt running shorter races; and,-how a shift in race goals can pay unexpected dividends. Before the first 5K’er hops on at 10:22, Sarah gives an update on her half-marathon training. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.orgLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are obsessed with the Olympics here at AMR, so we are thrilled to have two mother runners who both competed in past games. Our guests, Julie Swail-Ertel and Carrie Tollefson, now in the thick of career and parenting, both reflect on their time at the top of their sport, and offer some inside scoop on the Games. In this episode, you'll hear: Julie looking back on making history at becoming an Olympian in two different sports; Carrie sharing the excitement of marching in the opening ceremonies; Both women touching on life after the Olympics and moving past such an iconic life event; How both Julie and Carrie continue to contribute to their respective sports (and their plans for Paris!); …and more! At the top, co-host SWF share an Olympic (and Snoop Dogg) inspired summer goal. Spoiler alert: She achieved it after we recorded!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goal-chasers, this is the podcast for you! Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton chat with four women pursuing the goal of running a half-marathon in all 50 states (including one who completed her pursuit in a few short years!). The guests share:-how to stay joyful in the pursuit of goals; -adventures they had along the way (including massive storms!); -advice of ticking off two states in one weekend; -the importance of “unconventional” goals; and,-their favorite half-marathons—and why. Before the first 50-stater joins the show, hosts Sarah and Tish talk about creative endeavors involving their respective college students. At the end of the ep, on Miles of Books, Coach Liz tells about two advice-rich books written by fathers for their older offspring. (Here’s the RSVP link to the Chicagoland party Sarah + Liz are hosting.) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Florida? Check! Use code AMR20for 20% off registration at KeyWestHalfMarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for exciting race options, especially relays like Nicole, will appreciate this episode. (Here’s the Facebook post for more suggestions.) You’ll also be grateful for the advice about having a cyclist friend accompany you on a run, in response to Kelyn’s question. Finally, prompted by Kara’s Q, hear why Sarah opted to not do heart-rate training for a half-marathon. Plus, lots of early-days-of-AMR reminisces in this ep! Sarah shares stories of her New England athletic adventures before the duo turns to answering questions. RSVP here for the August 1 podcast recording party, and here are Better Together half marathon details. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run in our shoes: Save 15% w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fascinating, must-listen episode for all runners, regardless of whether you run races. The topic is pacing—in races and in workouts—and the guest is Matt Fitzgerald, a running coach, multi-time marathoner, and an author of 30+ books including How to Run the Perfect Race. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Matt tells: -how pacing is the art of finding your limit; -how to “gamify” your runs to hone your perception of pace; -about his 4+-year struggle with Long COVID; -why relying on a GPS can be detrimental; and,-the secrets of remaining steady with running. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode we have an insightful chat with Rhonda Harper, founder of Black Girls Surf,an organization focused on inclusivity and equality in surfing. Co-hosts Dimity and SWF ride the wave with Rhonda, who shares the compelling story of her life’s work, including: How Rhonda got her start in surfing as a landlocked girl from Kansas; The strides she’s made in broadening the diversity in surfing around the world; Why you should get into surfing (she swears it’s not that hard!); And what qualities to look for in an instructor giving a first-time lesson. Make your next marathon—or half marathon or 8K—most memorable by joining Better Together in Richmond on November 16.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comStop comparing and start focusing:For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health-conscious folks of any age need to listen to this episode featuring Laura Moretti Reece MS, RD, a board-certified sports dietitian specializing in sports performance-based nutrition and a marathon runner. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Laura details: -the role genetics play in bone health; -the importance of multi-directional activities, not just running; -a food-first approach to promoting bone health; -early signs of low-bone density; and, -why you should try eating something called natto. In the intro, proud-momma Sarah talks about her upcoming adventure to see her son perform in his first professional musical. We suggest taking a chug of milk (cow or plant!) every time the guest or hosts suggest something should go on “the hot topic board!” When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Use code amr50 to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months, at greenchef.com/amr50Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for all the wannabe runners—and want-to-be-again runners, like Michelle, who asks how to resume running after five years off. In response to another Sarah’s question, the hosting duo shares creative, crowd-sourced suggestions for marathon-entry fundraising. Then there’s Shannon, who wants to know if coffee creamer constitutes sufficient pre-run fuel—Dimity and Sarah serve her the truth. Before the Q&As, Dimity details the epic way she celebrated her daughter’s 21st birthday. Speaking of hiking, here’s the survey Dimity mentions. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is ideal for anyone who needs a gentle push out the door or a reminder of the benefit (+ beauty!) of being active in the outdoors. The guest who puts the “out” in “workout” is Tina Vindum, founder of Outdoor Fitness and authof of Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness: Step out of the Gym and into the Best Shape of Your Life. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Tina talks about: -why negative ions have a positive effect on both body + mind; -trail running tips; -taking a wildflower “safari”;-how to add strength moves into a run or hike; and,-“park prescriptions” and “forest bathing.” This is a hybrid episode: The intro chitchat with the hosts recounting recent outdoor exploits was recorded in July 2024, while the guest interview (which starts around 07:28) first aired in 2017. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Smelling ripe? No sweat: Save 20% with code AMR20 at SweatXsport.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of our most inspiring episodes yet, hosting duo Sarah WF and Dimity chat with Michelle Hughes, a Canadian BAMR who is living with a rare form of incurable Stage IV cancer. Michelle has a giant social media following documenting her daily journey just to live, which includes training for some pretty impressive athletic feats (think: swim, bike, and run!). The trio talk about: Michelle's life as a mom of three young kids living with cancer; How exercise is her medicine; The chronic cancer pain she endures and how she trains through it all; Her recent amazing accomplishment--and what else she's got in store. Read more about Michelle''s journey and her mission here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com26.2 or 13.1 in Portland! Use code AMR20 for $20 offregistration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid and casual readers alike will enjoy listening to this annual episode (12th year running!), in which hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist serve up 14 book suggestions. Before switching to the literary conversation around 08:55, Sarah shares why her son’s life is a bit like Tom Lake these days. Sarah shares why her son’s life is a bit like Tom Lake these days. Need more book-talk? Miles of Books is at the end of the episode, and Coach Liz recommends two books about finding balance in a busy life. Here are the fiction and non-fiction books the hosts dive into: James by Percival EverettNight Watch by Jayne Anne PhillipsThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenWhale Fall by Elizabeth O’ConnorThe Cliffs by J. Courtney SullivanSandwich by Catherine NewmanThe Stolen Child by Ann HoodClose to Death by Anthony HorowitzLike Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberley McCreightChasing Beauty by Natalie DykstraThe Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin DunneRebel Rising by Rebel WilsonShakespeare’s Sisters by Ramie Targoff When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! 26.2 or 13.1 in Portland! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Get Chomping: Get 20% off your first order + free shipping at Chomps.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices