Another Mother Runner

A must-listen for anyone who debates if they are ready to progress from half-marathons to a full, like Mala. Also for folks like Nicole who want to morph occasional good-for-you behaviors into healthy habits. Finally, if you’re like Meg and want to step up to click-in bike pedals, give a listen. Dimity regales with tales of the Mammoth March before the host-duo turns to answering questions. Get all the Better Together details. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone will enjoy this introspective-yet-lively episode recorded in front of an audience in Portland, Oregon: The guest is author and ultrarunner Katie Arnold, whose latest book is Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Katie details: -why she runs by feel rather than time or distance; -“eating the grief” after a horrific rafting accident;-subtle shifts in mind and body that helped her heal; -using music strategically in ultramarathons; and,-how she understands Zen because she understands running. Katie jumps into the episode almost immediately. 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 Chic, sporty style: Get 20% off your first order at Vuori.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running may be a mostly solitary pursuit, but this episode shines a light on the act of running for others. On the heels of Father's Day, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF bring on return guest and speedy dad Shaun Evans, who races while pushing his son, Shamus, in a wheelchair. Shaun describes what it's like to run with Shamus, now 18, who was born with cerebral palsy, including:—What it was like to run their first Boston Marathon this year;—What the father and son chat about while racing;—Why Shaun will not likely ever race without a wheelchair; and,—What's next for Shaun and Shamus (psst: one of them is going off to college!)...and more!Listen to AMR's other chat with Shaun, plucked from the 2015 archives. Join us for Better Together in Richmond, Virginia, 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.comTake care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMRGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for a wide range of runners, from those stepping up to marathon training to folks who have kicked cancer or addiction. The guest is Dustin Riedesel, author of Looks Like We’re Running, who discovered the power of running after overcoming leukemia and alcohol addiction. Dustin speaks candidly with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams about a range of topics, including: -his rapid progression from 5K to half marathon to marathon; -how running made him meet his demons and manage stress; -how goals are like friendships runners form with themselves;-his experience using a pacer in a race; and,-how races allow him to “revisit” his weaknesses. The host-duo talks about a recent walk/run/swim adventure they shared before the guest joins around 10:22. (Want to be a BAMRbassador? Apply here.) 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 Chomping: Get 20% off your first order + free shipping at Chomps.com/AMR Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for anyone (all of us?!) who have struggled with staying strong in the final miles of a race, as Carrie does. And for runners, like Claire, who want to set themselves up to run a sub-4:00 marathon. Also, this episode deserves a listen by parents, like Claire again, who dream about getting their kids to run with them. Before serving up Q+As, Sarah shares a story about introducing her son to pickleball. (At his request!) Find all our marathon training programs 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!Stories worth sharing: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone with the goal to run a marathon, especially a renowned one like New York City, London, or Chicago, will be intrigued and enlightened by this episode. The guests, RaceRaves founders Katie Ho and Mike Sohaskey, talk with hosts (+ multi-time marathoners) Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about:-the “scarcity mindset” of marathon entries; -the various factors adding to the popularity of big marathons; -running the Abbott World Marathon Majors; -which marathon is under consideration as the 7th Major; and, -advice on completing a marathon in all 50 states. Before the RaceRaves duo joins around 10:56, Tish tells of the sure-to-be-epic hiking adventure she’s embarking on. 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.orgInsoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode for a boost of inspiration to get out there and try something new—no matter your age. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF have a lively chat with Caroline Paul, author of Tough Broad, a book that explores aging in a new light. You’ll hear about:—The origins of Caroline’s adventurous spirit;—The ways in which she gets her adrenaline fix (hint: it involves experimental aircraft!);—Breaking the stigma often placed on women over 60;—How adventure can be defined in various ways for various people;—Caroline’s pillars for fulfilling aging; and so much more!Follow Caroline on Instagram. Join us for Better Together in Richmond, Virginia on November 16.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 offregistration at portlandmarathon.comGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Dreamily soft joggers: Get 20% offyour first order at Vuori.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen if you do—or are considering doing—Sun Salutations, Warrior Pose, and the like. Guest Sage Rountree, Ph.D., yoga instructor and author of The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, about: -hating her first experiences with yoga (!); -the value of letting go of “doing-and-action” mode; -how the athletic mindset tempers runners’ approach to yoga;-how your practice should change during a training cycle; and,-four “spicy and sweet poses” to do daily. Before Sage joins around 14:26, each host shares about her recent photo/video shoot. At the end of the episode on Miles of Books, Coach Liz talks up two books about communication. (And here’s the online book group she 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.orgRest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Sunny skies ahead: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you run to ease anxiety, like Alex does, you’ll appreciate the advice Dimity gives about how to make runs less stressful. Folks training for a trail race (as Liz is) will learn a lot from the pointers shared, including how flatlanders can hill train. Finally, the duo give advice for treating sore feet in response to Amanda’s question. The hosting duo shares nature moments (An owl! Prairie dogs! Coyotes!) from a recent hike and bike ride before answering questions. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity talks up. 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! Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Take care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMR Give your body what it needs: For 10% off your 1st order, go to thorne.fit/TRAINLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who wants to change their running style or is curious about why they might want to consider making a shift needs to listen to this insightful episode. The guest, Jay Dicharry, is a noted physical therapist and author of Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, & Speed. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Jay details: -reasons to reinvent your running form;-how to be a more resilient and durable runner; -why runners need to diversify their routines; -cues to use + drills to do to revamp your running style; and,-the top problem for most runners. Before Jay Dicharry joins around BARRY PLEASE INSERT TIME HERE, the hosting duo discuss book groups. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a slam-dunk for anybody who wants to deepen their knowledge of running and strengthen their own miles. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with special guest Sarah Bowen Shea (SBS) about running lessons they wish they would've known earlier, including Incorporating three elements which have helped SBS run more efficiently; Why Sarah Flynn would've switched her focus from raw numbers to deep friendships earlier; How Dimity wishes she would've been more present, especially in the long runs; Helpful tweaks on nutrition (both on and off the road); keeping things easy; and the importance of joy and patience. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 offregistration at portlandmarathon.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Dreamily soft joggers: Get 20% offyour first order at Vuori.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if your motivation and commitment sometimes wane (uh, hello, whose doesn’t!?): The guest is mental skills coach Carrie Jackson, the author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest outlines:-five questions to ask yourself to find your athletic why; -ways to reconnect to the joy + fun of your sport; -why you don’t always need to set the proverbial bar higher; -how goal-setting helps you hold onto your commitment; and, -other things that can masquerade as lack of motivation. Before Carrie Jackson joins around 10:54, Liz details her recent trip to a rock store and Sarah shares about the unwavering generosity of one Jersey runner. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run in our shoes: Save 15% on any full-price purchasew/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Give your body what it needs: For 10% off your 1st order, go to Thorne.fit/trainYour future is bright: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for all of us who have been in Jordan’s shoes, wondering if carrying “extra” weight might prevent us from setting a personal best in a race. And all the folks who are confused about which week to jump into a training plan, like Julie. Finally, the gals let Nancy know the lowdown on hiking poles. Pre-Q+A, Dimity shares details of her first few classes as a Spinning instructor! Here are the heart-rate training programs Dimity mentions, plus the Racing Weight book. Call to record your question: 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Please, and thank you!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 Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Chomp Chomps: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping at Chomps.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking to chase something other than a finish time or wanting to freshen up your running routine, take a listen to this episode featuring two “regular” runners who share their unique and varied race goals. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the gals share:-that getting slower doesn’t mean giving up on racing goals; -how inadvertently being last in a race spurred one endeavor;-the joy of giving back to their community; -savvy advice for doing away-races; and,-an addiction to medals. Before the first goal-setting guest joins around 11:05, Tish talks about her Mother’s Day plans, complete with a genuine celebrity! 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 Chic, sporty style: Get 20% off your first order at Vuori.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode shares the moving story of Emily Halnon, a runner and writer based in Eugene, Oregon. Her debut memoir, To The Gorge, details her journey going for the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 460-mile Oregon Pacific Crest Trail in the wake of losing her mother, Andrea, to cancer in 2020. In this conversation, co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with Emily about: How Emily's mom inspired her to run her first marathon; Why running was the mother and daughter's "love language" and what that meant; Her reasons for attempting the Pacific Crest Trail FKT and what that journey entailed; How running continues to help her move through her grief, and more. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Here comes the sun: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An episode for everyone as grief is a recurring facet of all our lives. The guests, Lisa Millis and Kelly Daugherty, are founders of an innovative running-based program called Healing Strides as well as contributors to The Grief Experience. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the conversation covers:-the genesis of Healing Strides and what the program entails;-the positive effects of running on grief; -the healing power of moving in nature; plus,-advice for processing grief. Before the guests join around 8:48, Sarah tells Tish about her son’s recent collegiate musical theatre debut. (Check out our Instagram Stories for a few proud-mom videos from the show!) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Take steps to better running + hiking: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comRun the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if you’re like Robin, and you want to step up to running a 50K. Or if you’re looking to add some structured workouts to your lap swimming, like Shannon. (Here are six 30-minute swimming workouts.) Finally, debate along with the hosts as they mull over races for Nicole, who wants to run a marathon to mark her 40th birthday.Before the hosts start serving up answers, Dimity shares some (painful!) details about recently spending seven hours on a bike saddle. Here’s the nutrition program Dimity talks up. Call to record your question: 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injured: All us runners are either there or will be (sigh), so this is a critical episode to listen to. The guest, physical therapist Amy Benton, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat about how to return safely to training and racing after a sidelining injury. Amy—and Coach Liz— detail: guidelines for when you’re ready to take the next step; the importance of taking it slow and steady; the length of your training cycle for a comeback race; the power of positive thinking (for realz!); and, why it’s all about the long game. Sarah reveals details how she’s found “free speed” with a new-for-her running style before the guest joins around 7:01. At the end of this episode, in an inadvertent “companion” Miles of Books, Coach Liz discusses Fear Less: Face Not-Good-Enough to Replace Your Doubts, Achieve Your Goals, and Unlock Your Success. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Get Chomping: Get 20% off your first order + free shipping at Chomps.com/AMR 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

If you're a fan or a runner of the Boston Marathon—or you just love a good vicarious race report—this episode is for you. Dimity chats with three women who ran the 2024 Boston Marathon: Briana Boehmer, who started her first Boston and her first marathon as an elite runner at age 45; Sarah Wassner Flynn, who ran her first Boston as a qualified runner; and Karyn Ryan, who ran her tenth consecutive Boston and her first as a charity runner. The three share their training journeys to the iconic Boston Marathon, as well as the ups and downs of 26.2 miles on a warm, sunny, always energetic day in Boston. Save big in our Train Like a Mother Sale: April 22-28, 2024 When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Find your favorite: Save 15% on any full-price purchasew/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com More great shows: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMRHere comes the sun: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for everyone who’s ever been disappointed by a race experience. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with Emily Saul, a sports psychology and performance coach, as well as two “regular” runners who recently ran races that didn’t go as planned. The guests share:-metrics to define success other than a finish time; -lessons they’ve learned about themselves from their rough races;-ways to bounce back post-race; -how to foster resiliency; and,-the importance of leaning on friends and family. Amanda tells of her total eclipse experience before the first guest joins around 6:34. 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 Smart supplements: For 10% off your 1st order, use code runner at Thorne.fit/runnerImprove deep sleep: Use code AMRfor 15% off 1st purchase at LagoonSleep.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode for folks who are curious about trying a triathlon, as well as triathletes looking to move up to a longer distance race. This special episode is hosted by Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jennifer Harrison, who have each completed 200+ triathlons and coached hundreds of triathletes to success. The coaching duo detail how to get started in the three-discipline sport, then how to move up from sprint to Olympic distance, Oly to 70.3, and finally the big kahuna, Ironman distance. Want more? Join a live triathlon webinar with Coaches Jen and Liz on Wednesday, April 24 at 8 p.m. EDT. Register here. AMR Answers returns in two weeks: To record your question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.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

If you daydream about running the Boston Marathon, listen to this moving episode. The guests are two runners, one of whom is running Boston this year, and both are members of the Boston Bulldogs running club. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guests detail: -how they found their ways to this inspired running club;-the lure of running the Boston Marathon;-helping recovered addicts strive toward their “true potential”; -why running is a powerful tool in battling addiction; and, -the exuberance of Boston Marathon spectators. The hosts talk women’s races before the first Bulldog joins around 9:50.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.com Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts dive into all things rucking, an exercise that’s trending for all the right reasons. It’s said to burn three times the calories of walking, strengthens your back and shoulders, helps with bone density, and has a low injury rate. Plus, it has a great communal vibe to it, which we get into with Sarah Sweeney, the race director for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston, an annual rucking event that falls annually on the weekend before the other major marathon in Boston. Hear about: The history and basics of rucking; How to get started (hint: all you need is a backpack, some weights, and good shoes); Hacks for packing your rucksack the right way; The special significance of Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston…and more. There’s still time to join us for Go The Distance during the weekend of April 20-21. Get all of the details and register here.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 Take care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMRA gift for all: Save $10 onyour 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode for anyone who gets a bit contemplative on a run: The guest is Sabrina Little, Ph.D., a former pro runner and author of The Examined Run. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Sabrina shares:-her heartwarming start in ultramarathons; -that pride doesn’t help you as a runner, but envy can; -how devices can “separate” us from our surroundings as we run; -how to rediscover wonder while on a run; and, -the role of suffering in the lives of runners. Sarah shares the continuing (!) saga of her son’s wayward birthday card to her before the guest joins around 6:10. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Trust Fabric to protect your family: Apply at MeetFabric.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if you’ve ever contemplated starting a running group, like Sara. Or if your daydream is a marathon, like Heather, you’ll appreciate Coach Dimity’s advice. Finally, the host duo answers Mary’s questions about rest time between speed-building intervals. Dimity details her personal step-count challenge (hint: it deals with college campus visits) before the hosting duo dive into questions. Register to Go the Distance. Call to record a question: 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 sunglasseswith code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.comImprove deep sleep: Use code AMRfor 15% off 1st purchase at LagoonSleep.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode for folks striving for any big goal: The guest is Sheila Gencarelli, 57, a pharmacist and mom of two who has been attempting to run a Boston-qualifying marathon time for more than a decade. In a lovely, honest conversation with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Sheila shares: -how the seed of desire to run Boston was planted for her; -the heartbreak of (repeatedly!) missing her time goal by seconds; -the power of shifting her focus from the race to the training; -that mid-race potty-breaks are her Achilles heel; and,-how being on time (or early) IRL might be her ticket to BQ’ing finally! Before the marathoner joins around 7:18, Molly talks about her strength training routine. Bonus content: Miles of Books starts around 58:55, with Coach Liz detailing Wander, a memoir about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we really need to stretch before running? Is getting in 10,000 steps a day truly a harbinger for good health? On this episode, the hosts dive into eight common fitness myths with Danielle Friedman, a journalist in New York who recently wrote a great piece for the New York Times where she spoke with top experts to dissect and debunk these myths, which also include: Runners and cyclists don’t need to strength-train their lower body; Running destroys your knees.; Modifications are for beginners...and more. It’s no myth: Our brand-new event, Go The Distance, is going to be the challenge you need this spring. Join us during the weekend of April 20-21. Get all of the details and register here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any runners looking to avoid injury, feel stronger, or improve their performance need to listen to this enlightening, entertaining episode with guest Sage Rountree, Ph.D., a recovery coach, former Ironman, and author of The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Sage tells:-how she’s gracefully accepted being a walker now, not a runner; -why runners need to take rest—before it comes for them; -what ice baths and hazing have in common; -a surprising answer of her favorite recovery tool; and,-how training for a race is like toasting a marshmallow! Tish shares some St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah tales before Sage saunters in around 9:49. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Your future is bright: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for everyone who daydreams about a fast marathon, maybe even a Boston-qualifying time, like Stacey. And for folks looking to overcome fears about open-water swimming (critters! Floating crud!) like Miwako. Finally, empathize or at least laugh along with Allison, as she shares a menopause-madness, treadmill-related anecdote. Before delivering Answers with Dimity, host Sarah shares how she found her way back to strength training. Register to Go the Distance. Call to record a question: 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Improve deep sleep: Use code AMRfor 15% off 1st purchase at LagoonSleep.com/AMRTake care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMR Trust Fabric to protect your family: Apply at MeetFabric.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Active folks concerned about getting enough energy to fuel their workouts properly will appreciate the insight and advice in this episode. The guest is Becca McConville, M.S., a sports dietitian and author of Finding Your Sweet Spot: How to Avoid RED-S (Relative Energy Deficit in Sport) by Optimizing Your Energy Balance. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Becca explains: -what RED-S is, and how to avoid it; -why middle- and back-of-pack runners are at risk of RED-S; -signs of underfueling to be on the alert for; -pre-workout snacks and post-run food suggestions; and,-how to get on the road to resilience. Before the dietitian joins around 11:31, Sarah laughingly shares the saga of a birthday card from her son. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comGive your body what it needs: For 10% off your 1st order, go to Thorne.fit/runnerRun the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perfectly timed for St. Patrick's Day, this episode reveals tales of good fortune from mother runners, from co-host Sarah WF's visit from a flat-tire-fixing guardian angel during a triathlon to guest Rose DeGregorio's right place-right time tale. Tune in to hear: How a series of fortunate events led to lifesaving luck for Rose; What we can all take away from Rose's story to protect our own health; Other tales of good luck and serendipity on the run from listeners. Press your luck and see how far you can Go The Distance with us during the weekend of April 20-21. Get all of the details and register here.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Your future is bright: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.comLive a more empowered life: For 10% off your first month,go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for more reasons to run—or who wants more joy and connections in life—should listen to this episode. Guests Robert Waldinger, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School + co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, and Stephanie Diamond, a mom who formed deep friendships through running, join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin to share:-how strong of a stressor loneliness is; -the power of casual interactions; -why group runs and running retreats serve introverts well; -how a running group saved one mom whose spouse was stationed overseas; and,-the benefits of running-related social media. Before Dr. Waldinger joins around 6:05, empty-nester, single-mom Amanda shares how her posse of running pals alleviates her loneliness. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Find your favorite: Save 15% on any full-price purchasew/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re new to running or coming back after a long break, like Jodi, this episode will speak to you, especially if you have your sights set on a half-marathon. Or maybe you’re like Gina, another 13.1’er in training, and you’re curious about caffeinated GU Energy Gels. And what about race swag, you ask, like Heather? The hosting duo of Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity have the answers to all these concerns. Pre-Q&As, Dimity details a recent deadlift workshop (!) she attended. Half-marathoners, look no further for an ideal training program. Call to record a question: 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

This episode is a must-listen for any and all active folks looking to get a better night’s sleep. The guest is Julie Bergfeld, a SleepSpace coach, yoga instructor, and a former marathon and ultramarathon. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Julie gives:-tips on how to fall asleep faster; -insight into getting more deep sleep; -the best ways to manage pain that keeps you awake; -suggestions on ways to re-set your sleep cycle; and, -workout modifications to implement after a restless or sleepless night. Before the sleep expert joins around 6:25, Tish talks about the local book festival she just attended and the clever, running-related book group she’s a part of. Rest your head here: Use code AMRfor 15% off 1st purchase at LagoonSleep.com/AMRYour future is bright: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love to hike—or are curious about hiking—join us on this episode, where Dimity and her three Train Like a Mother Club colleagues take on Mammoth March Arizona, a 20-mile hike outside of Phoenix.The four ladies chat about: how they trained to be ready for nearly eight hours on their feet; the steady cadence and relaxed atmosphere of the event; why trail etiquette—and good foot hygiene—matters; how Taylor Swift came to the rescue at mile 18 or so. Hike Like a Mother and join us in the Delaware Valley on June 15.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Improve deep sleep: Use code AMRfor 15% off 1st purchase at LagoonSleep.com/AMRTake care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMR Trust Fabric to protect your family:Apply at MeetFabric.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone considering or training for a half-marathon or marathon needs to listen to this episode with running legend Deena Kastor, Olympic bronze medalist in marathon and author of Let Your Mind Run. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Liz Waterstraat, Deena shares:-ways to banish the intimidation factor of a long run; -what “the insistent mind” is—and how to get into it; -positive interpretations of the signals your body sends you mid-run; -her acceptance of slowing down + running shorter races; and,-the power of tune-up races—and inspirational quotes. Chug GU Hydration every time the gals say “ramekins!” The hosts talk overnight oats (!) before Deena joins around 10:05. Miles of Books is at the end of the episode, with Coach Liz talking about three books and issuing a listener “challenge.” When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for folks who debate how to fit in everything—workouts, work, family, chores, self-care, etcetera. Spurred on by a question from Trisha, the hosting duo shares crowd-sourced responses that range from practical advice to guilt-alleviating empathy and clear-eyed insight. A thought-provoking episode, for sure. Before turning to answers, Sarah shares good news about her running two years post-bulging disks, and raves about her new kicks. Join the run-your-first-marathon webinar Dimity mentions. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen for women of all ages: Stacy Sims, Ph.D., noted exercise physiologist and co-author of ROAR, talks about the importance of, and mechanics of, heavy resistance training. With hosts Sarah and Britany Williams, Stacy shares: -what she means by “heavy lifting”; -how to get started lifting heavy + how to progress; -how your brain + nervous system benefits from resistance training; -how to use your cell phone to help you train at home; and,-ways to incorporate a treadmill into your resistance routine. Before Stacy joins around 10:39, Britany and Sarah share laughs about found change. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Improve deep sleep: Use code AMR for 15% off 1st purchase at LagoonSleep.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you stay present as a parent while pursuing a high level of fitness? Is the idea of a “super mom” just a myth? These are just two of the myriad topics Dimity and Sarah WF touch on in this conversation with Diana Cohen—an associate professor of political science at Central Connecticut State University and author of an ongoing study on Iron Moms (AKA women who pursue Ironman triathlons as a hobby while balancing family and career). The hosts bring Diana on the podcast to broaden her scope of her study to mother runners, too, and to talk about: Diana's background as a triathlete and how she blended her passion for endurance sports with social science; Her studies of both "Iron Dads" and "Iron Moms" and the biggest differences between the genders; The pervasiveness of mom guilt and what we can do about it; The myth of the "Super Mom" and the role social media plays in perpetuating that myth, and more. Read Sarah's piece on Diana's study that recently ran on Triathlete.com . If you're training for an Ironman, have a child or children 12 or under, and you're interested in participating in the study, you can contact Diana via email.Join us in Many Nutritious Miles; we start February 19!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Find your favorite: Save 15% on any full-price purchasew/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.comLive a more empowered life: For 10% off your first month,go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must for anyone who loves listening to a strong woman who makes things happen: The guest is Olympian Alysia Montaño, co-founder of &mother and mother of three. In this lively conversation with hosts Sarah and Tish, Alysia details: -making the transition from track to marathon running; -the backstory of &mother; -the invisible load of motherhood, especially for women runners; -her strength-training routine; and, -the joys of trail running. Before Alysia joins around 8:45, Tish shares exciting news about the new marathon she’s running this November! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free Detergent Trifecta Sampler with code TRIFECTA at SweatXsport.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got an upcoming race and curious about making a port-a-potty pitstop mid-race, like first-time marathoner Gina is? Give a listen to this episode for loads of suggestions. Also, Dimity serves up lots of great advice about tackling a Yeti-style race in response to Susan’s query. Then the hosts help Anna feel better about her larger-than-average feet. (Here’s the PJ brand with inclusive sizing Dimity raves about, too.) Dimity shares a story of a clever repurposing of race tees before the duo dives into answering questions. Find all the Many Nutritious Miles details here. We really need questions: To record yours, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Trust Fabric to protect your family: Apply at MeetFabric.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal start-here episode for folks new to AMR podcasts—or loyal listeners looking for a refresh on the brand’s backstory. Originally aired on the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast, this crossover episode is a convo with AMR founders, Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell. With Feisty host Sara Gross, the duo shares numerous along-the-way anecdotes, plus: -how they grew a global sisterhood of empowered runners; -how the women's running industry has changed since 2010;-the importance of creating safe spaces for frank discussions on female-specific topics; and, -the impact of human connection in keeping the community thriving and expanding. Get a Fuel Goods/AMR Valentine’s Day box here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity chases (frozen) waterfalls with Kimber Cross, an ice climber and alpinist who began climbing mountains and ice in her late 20’s. Despite having a limb deficit—she was born without a right hand—Kimber has set records on Mount Rainer/Tahoma and continues to push her limits.The two talk about: how Kimber’s kindergarten class usually reacts to her hand; her childhood sports pursuits and role models (hello, fastpitch softball!) why trust is such an important element of climbing, and how she builds it; how she trains for her adventures; and her impressive pull-up record (hint: it’s more than 30!). Follow Kimber on Instagram.Join us in Many Nutritious Miles; we start February 12! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for you if you’re aiming to cover a mile in less time or to nail a goal race time. Host Sarah welcomes back Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat to discuss myriad ways to hone and build running (and walking/hiking!) speed. The coaches detail:-the five building blocks of speed; -the base to have before adding in speedwork; -the importance of balancing risk vs. reward; -the power of plyometics, cadence, + drills; and,-strength moves to incorporate into speed-building. Before Coach Jen joins at 9:20, Coach Liz talks about her recent chilly swims. Coach Liz raves about The Ten Pillars of Success in Miles of Books at the end of the ep. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 25% on any GU purchases of $50+w/ code AMRGU25 at GUenergy.comRow for it: Save up to $500 at Hydrow.comand use code AMR at checkoutLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you live in a hilly region, like Whitney, do you ever wonder if you also need to do hill repeats? Well, this episode has your answer, along with keen insight on Zone 2 running and heart-rate training, in response to Kathleen’s question, plus recommendations for a DIY blister kit, prompted by a call from ultrarunner Rhianna. Before turning to answering callers’ questions, Dimity shares painful details of her latest injury. Here’s the hiking program Dimity highlights. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking to achieve a healthy relationship with food will find this episode fascinating and insightful: The guest is Jenna Hollenstein, M.S., R.D.N., a nutrition therapist, meditation teacher, and author of several books, including Intuitive Eating for Life. Along with hosts Sarah and Amanda, the guest details:-what exactly is Intuitive Eating—and how to approach it; -how to start trusting your judgment around food;-how mindfulness enters into our relationship with food;-the concept of intuitive movement; and,-eating advice for when you’re PMS’ing or perimenopause-ing. The hosts lament the wintery weather—and Amanda schools folks in geography—before the guest joins around 5:30. (Note: Sarah’s audio quality also greatly improves when the guest joins!) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comTrust Fabric to protect your family: Apply at MeetFabric.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re a rugby fan or know very little about the sport, you’ll want to hear this chat with Naya Tapper, an influential athlete who’s changing the game in so many ways. A true star of the sport, Naya led Team USA to its very first Pan American Games gold medal in November, competed at the Tokyo Games and will return to the Olympics in Paris this summer. On this candid episode, Naya joins us from the U.S. Olympic Training Center to chat with co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF on a variety of topics, including: how her background as a runner helps her shine on the pitch; rugby rules and lingo; diversity in the sport and debunking the stigmas attached to it; being a role model and how she gives back; her guest stint on Project Runway…and more! Know a kid who may want to follow in Naya’s footsteps? Head to USA Rugby for resources on youth and high school opportunities. And click here to learn more about the Naya Tapper Scholarship Program.And here’s the hiking program Dimity mentions in the episode. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Live a more empowered life: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to keep running into their 60s, 70s, and 80s: Hosts Sarah and Tish (herself a 62-year-old running strong!) talk with three Senior Masters runners, who share: -their starts in running—and what keeps them going;-their pre-run routines; -the importance of stretching, rest, and running with others; -their biggest surprises of running in their later years; and, -their racing plans for 2024. Before the first Senior Masters runner joins around 11:30, Sarah details a few runs in Japan on a recent family trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder how Another Mother Runner got started and grew? The founders (who are also the hosting duo) recap the highlights in response to Amy’s question. Maybe you’re like Meg, looking to return to running. If so, you’ll appreciate the guidance from Coach Dimity. And, finally, there’s Stephanie and Elisa, wondering which weather extreme Sarah and Dimity prefer to run in. Before answering questions, Sarah reveals her packing blunder on her family’s recent trip to Japan. Here’s the hiking program Dimity mentions, and the info session she mentions. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks looking to go big, exercise consistently, or somewhere in between will gain a lot from this episode, featuring Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the coaching duo discusses: -ideas for shorter goals to stay motivated all year; -the importance of respecting recovery; -how to overcome training-overwhelm; -best practices for coming back from injury or surgery; and,-the importance of being “pliable and flexible” to set up race-day success. Coach Liz switches from intro chitchat with Sarah to being a guest joined by Coach Jen around 6:20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices