Another Mother Runner

Anyone who is curious about the ratio of easy-to-hard workouts, like Miwako, should give a listen to this episode: The hosts answer that question as well as one from Heather about packing and planning for running while on a trip. Then, in response to Lisa’s query, Sarah and Dimity share fond memories of big races they’ve done.Before the first question around 11:48, Dimity details a challenging strength class she’s recently started taking. (Box jumps, anyone?) Here is the Nutrition for Running program. To record a question, please 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.usGet 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix at StitchFix.com/AMR Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book lovers and casual readers alike will delight in this annual episode that serves up a dozen new book suggestions. Before switching to the literary conversation around 8:52, hosts Sarah and Ellison talk about E’s upcoming trip to Sweden to visit her beloved best running friend. Here are the dozen new books the hosts discuss. Tom Lake: Ann PatchettSuch Kindness: Andre Dubus IIIThe Guest: Emma ClineThe Covenant of Water: Abraham Verghese Bad Summer People: Emma RosenblumLucky Red: Claudia CravensThe Celebrants: Steven RowleyYou Are Here: Karin Lin-GreenbergRomantic Comedy: Curtis SittenfeldKing: A Life: Jonathan EigWe Were Once a Family: Roxanna AsgarianWannabe: Aisha Harris When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 09/23/23at topoathletic.com w/ code TOPOAMRSMR Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.org Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.usLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you follow the running world in any way, you’ve probably heard of Sally McRae. Maybe you follow her on Instagram, you’ve tried her strength training app, listened to her podcast, watched her YouTube channel, or cheered her on during one of her Badwater races. But you likely haven’t heard or seen this side of Sally: Vulnerable, real, raw, and totally transparent. On this episode, hosts Dimity and Sarah Wassner Flynn have a moving conversation with Sally about topics including: what inspired her to Choosing Strong, her recently-released memoir which draws back the curtain on her tumultuous childhood; how she defines strength and why it extends far beyond the physical; body image and self-acceptance; and what she’s training for next (hint: It’s a very long run!). Before Sally hops on, Dimity & SWF wax nostalgic about their (separate but similar) rollerblading adventures in NYC. Listen all the way through to hear Nourished on the Run, a new bonus segment with Dimity + Ellie Kempton, RD, MSN. The two talk celebrate fruits of summer—and a unique way to navigate a farmer’s market. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Drink up! Save 25% on GU Hydration Tabsw/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.comTalk it out: For 10% off your first month,go to betterhelp.com/amr Take steps to better running:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.usLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for everyone who’s ever daydreamed about taking a trip centered on running or an away-race: Three “regular” runners talk about the running-centric vacations they’ve taken, either with friends or solo. With hosts Sarah and Katie, they share: -suggestions for choosing an ideal destination or race: -the importance of planning details; -the confidence-boosting benefits of a solo running vacation; -advice for ensuring fresh legs in an away-race; and,-whether to call it a “runcation” or a “racecation.” Before the first guest joins around 10:09, Sarah tells the (disappointing) details of her first pickleball tournament. Listen all the way through to hear Coach Liz talk about two women-centric books in Miles of Books. 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.usDinner, delivered: For 16 free meals plus free shipping,go to HelloFresh.com/amr16 + use code amr16 Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to mesh your summer vacation with your training plan, like Elizabeth? Dimity and Sarah have it all mapped out, along with a great gear analogy to explain running based on RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), in response to Dena’s question. Or maybe you’re like Liza, looking to learn when/how to skip or modify workouts during race-prep. Listen to this episode! Dimity details the (literal) ups and downs of a Central Oregon hike before the first question around 10:03. Here’s our half-marathon training programs. To record a question, please 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.usPretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 20% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are a fan of National Public Radio, you’ll especially love this episode with special guest Mary Louise Kelly, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered and author of the bestselling memoir It.Goes.So.Fast. With hosts Sarah and Amanda, Mary Louise shares: -how she solves work quandaries on no-music-or-podcasts runs; -squeezing in workouts on assignment and in war zones; -that her slowing-with-age running pace has snuck up on her; -what it’s like to run as a person with significant hearing loss; and, -juggling mothering teens with a highly demanding job. Mary Louise Kelly joins the show around 7:27, after both co-hosts share injury updates. 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.usGet 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix at StitchFix.com/AMR Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.orgLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to get into swimming this summer but don't know how to start? Does putting your face in the water make you nervous? Or just the thought of swimming in open water makes you shudder? Fear not, friends: We're addressing many of your swimming concerns in this episode. We put pro triathlete and swim coach Laurel Wassner in the hot seat to answer your questions on subjects including: Swim etiquette (to split or circle swim? That is the question.) Calming anxiety and fears in the water Steadily increasing speed and endurance Adult swimming lessons, and more! Then, we bring on mother runner Cathy Johnson, a beginner swimmer who went from fearful to fierce in the pool. Hear how swimming with a snorkel eased her anxiety and the big event she's now training for. Follow Laurel on Instagram! Grab a swim snorkel for yourself. Here's what Cathy uses! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchaseof any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.comBloom + grow: Get 15% off your entire orderat fastgrowingtrees.com/amrSave $30 + get 1 month free dietitian supportwith code AMR at nutrisense.io/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy chasing big goals? Contemplating finding a physical therapist? Like live events? This recorded-with-an-audience episode is folks who check any of those boxes. Co-hosts Sarah and Dimity talk with Lindsey Hagen, D.P.T., a physical therapist and mother runner who runs ultras and is training to re-qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials. P.T. Lindsey:-explains when to see a physical therapist; -describes the Olympic Marathon Trial process;-details how her training is different as an almost-40-year-old mom; -shares three P.T. exercises all runners should do; and,-reveals why she might skip the Trials (!!) if she re-qualifies. The guest joins the show around 2:49. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.org For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re a later-in-life runner, like Michelle, a lifelong runner, or somewhere in between, you’ll appreciate Dimity’s week-at-a-glance training suggestions in this episode. If you’re like Roberta and you’re signed up for back-to-back races, you’ll find the duo’s insight and guidance invaluable. The ep wraps with their advice on rotating two (or more!) pairs of shoes, as Nikki wonders about. Sarah details two PT exercises that rocked her running before the duo answers the first question around 8:25. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity describes. To record a question, please 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.usGet 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix at StitchFix.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re an active woman of any age, this episode with respected exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, Ph.D., is an enlightening must-listen! Hosts Sarah and Ellison welcome Stacy to talk about many of the topics covered in her book ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life, including: -why women runners need to stop eating and training like men; -why “one size fits all” should not be anyone’s guide to weight management; -how to properly fuel for a workout (+ post-exercise); -the powerful effect of female hormones; and, -hacks for preventing menstrual cramps; GI distress during a run; and aiding sleep. Before Dr. Stacy Sims joins around 21:33, Ellison and Sarah discuss these two books: Victoria: the Queen by Julia Baird and Framed by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. This repeat episode originally ran in January 2017. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 6/30/23at topoathletic.com w/ code AMRTOPOMOVE Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMR Save $30 + get 1 month free dietitian supportwith code AMR at nutrisense.io/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love cycling or just love empowering stories about changemakers, this episode of Many Happy Miles is for you. Our guest is Marley Blonsky, a self-described “fat adventure cyclist, advocate and influencer,” who shares her knowledge about and joy of cycling with hosts Dimity and Sarah WF. In this episode, Marley covers: Why we need more “big babes” on bikes; The experience of starting and growing her non-profit, All Bodies on Bikes; The unique cycling culture of her adopted hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas; How to be less intimidated in a bike shop, how to be safe on the roads, and how to find other people to ride with. Be sure to listen all the way through to hear the debut of Nourished on the Run, a new bonus segment with Dimity & Ellie Kempton, RD, MSN. The two dive straight into the toilet bowl and give the 4-1-1 on the importance of regularity.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.usProtein-rich raw dog food: Get $40 off your first order at MeetMaev.com/AMRPretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 20% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are bedeviled by bunions or simply looking to have a stronger, healthier base of support (read: your feet!), listen to this episode featuring Amy Benton, DPT, a dancer-turned-physical-therapist-and-runner. With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Amy details: -non-surgical solutions for bunions, bunionettes, and hammertoes;-how your body’s kinetic chain originates in your feet;-some band-assisted exercises to help runners’ toes + feet; -foot-friendly shoe-buying advice; and, -the deal with toe-spacers. The hosts share their excitement for their upcoming retreat before welcoming their guest around 7:46. Head here for our BAMRbassador application. 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.usStories to last a lifetime: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Use code AMR10 for $10 off registration at portlandmarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an ideal episode for folks looking for a slew of running form and technique tips, like Megan. Or if you’re like Michelle and you are questioning your “runner” identity. And then there’s the hosts’ sidewalk etiquette suggestions, prompted by a query from Courtney. Sarah shares a mermaid tale (truly!) in the intro chitchat before the first question airs around 7:34. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 6/30/23 at topoathletic.com w/ code AMRTOPOMOVE Bloom + grow: Get 15% off your entire orderat fastgrowingtrees.com/amr Find balance: For 10% off your first month,go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vegetarians and omnivores alike will eat up this episode (!): Jeanine Donofrio, creator of Love & Lemons and author of the new cookbook entitled Simple Feel Good Food, talks with hosts Sarah and Katie about eating and cooking plant-forward meals. Jeanine details: -the two camps of cooks and how recipes can cater to them; -how to make three distinct meals from many of the same fresh ingredients; -the joys of a CSA box of veggies; -numerous savory breakfast options; and, -an homage to tempeh! Co-host Katie shares a recent athletic triumph before guest Jeanine joins around 9:46. Listen all the way through to hear Coach Liz talk about these booksin Miles of Books. Head here for our BAMRbassador application. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.org Get 20% off every IQBar product, plus free shipping, when you text AMR to 64000 Save $30 + get 1 month free dietitian supportwith code AMR at nutrisense.io/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you need a dose of optimism and hope (who doesn’t?!), then you’ll love hearing from our endlessly positive guest, Siri Lindley. A world champion triathlete turned world-renowned triathlon coach, Siri shares some of her magical thinking with us—and how her determination and stubbornness has helped her triumph over significant obstacles throughout her life. Specifically, Siri touches on: How she went from not knowing how to swim to becoming a top triathlete; How coming out as gay helped her find her truth, despite the challenges she faced; How she kept her hope and spirit intact during a harrowing leukemia battle; And more lessons, in which she details in her new memoir, Finding a Way. For more inspiring content from Siri, follow her on Instagram.And if you’re fired up to find your way to a half- or full-marathon finish line, consider signing up for Better Together, a special program where we’ll pair up newer runners with more experienced runners to train together.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.orgUse code AMR16 for 16 free meals+ free shipping at HelloFresh.com/AMR16Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re looking for advice on running to support a charity or you have no clue what a “charity runner” is (!), this episode is for you. Two women, Krista and Diane, who have run races to raise funds and awareness, share their wisdom and experiences with hosts Sarah and Ellison. The gals detail:-how + why they started doing races for charities; -how running for a charity turns a race into a “team” event; -how a charity bib can be a guaranteed entry to a bucket-list race;-myriad fundraising suggestions; and, -the profound satisfaction you gain by running for a cause. Before the first charity runner strides on the show around 8:32, Ellison shares how she’s casually stepping into coach-mode. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GoKinesiologySleeves.com Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMR For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen to this episode if your curious about the best way to take it easy after a race or big training run, like Emily is. The host-duo also give advice on taming marathon-size hunger, in response to first-time marathoner Meg, plus loads of open-water swimming suggestions for triathlete Amanda. Dimity shares news about her “noisy knees,” before Sarah queues up the first question around 11:12. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 5/31/23 at topoathletic.com w/ code AMRTOPOMOM Get 20% off every IQBar product, plus free shipping, when you text AMR to 64000 Banish odor + funk: Save 15%with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever scratched your head (or shaken your fist!) at the gender gap in scientific research, this episode is required listening. Christine Yu, the author of the about-to-be-published Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, is the guest. Along with hosts Sarah and Amanda, Christine discusses: -the staggering gender disparity of sports science research; -practical ways that gaps in sports science affect women; -being part of the “golden age” of books aimed at women runners; and,-why she has hope for the future of scientific research on women. In the intro chitchat, Amanda and Sarah commiserate about being injured. Christine joins the conversation around 9:45. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code AMR10 for $10 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Protein-rich raw dog food:Get $40 off your first order at MeetMaev.com/AMRGet 20% off every IQBar product, plus free shipping, when you text AMR to 64000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode of Many Happy Miles, the hosts pull the curtain back a bit on their own lives and bring on their moms to share about raising daughters—particularly daughters who ventured into athletics and continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle well into adulthood. The conversations cover a gamut of topics, including: How Dimity’s mom’s active lifestyle inspired her own daughters to pursue their athletic goals; How Sarah’s mom gently encouraged her daughters to seek excellence without adding outside pressure; How Title IV changed the landscape for women’s sports (and what life was like for them before it); And their best advice for raising active kids. Listen all the way through for a special bonus segment featuring Another Mother Runner co-founder Sarah Bowen Shea pops on to share stories about her late mom, Margaret, including how she played a pivotal role in raising Sarah to be the fierce, strong woman she is today.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save $30 + get 1 month free dietitian support at nutrisense.io/amr with code AMR Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRFind quality candidates fast:Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for solutions on how to make running more inclusive, racially diverse, and social. The guest, Tes Sobomehin Marshall, is a race director and founder of Run Social Atlanta, talks with hosts Sarah and Atlanta-native Tish Hamilton about:-leading the way in running events that end at breweries (cheers!);-how + why Atlanta is “the Black running mecca”; -the empowering event called The Race; -the importance of hyper-local running groups; and,-rediscovering your racing mojo after becoming a mom. Tish tells a squeaker-of-a-tale about her recent 5K before the guest rounds out the trio around 10:15. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMRTalk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking to overcome the urge to walk in a race, like Donna, give a listen to this episode, which also offers up suggestions for half-hour workouts in response to Miranda’s question. Folks with a chronic or recurring injury, like Megan, will appreciate the duo’s advice—and Dimity’s clear-eyed empathy.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Get 20% off every IQBar product, plus free shipping, when you text AMR to 64000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever the gender of your running partner(s)—or if you run solo—you’ll enjoy this episode. Three “regular” women runners, and co-host Katie, talk with Sarah about running with a guy or guys. Lessons shared: -how to pick a pace when running with a partner; -how conversations on the run differ from run-of-the-mill convos; -theories on folks “having a side” when running with another person; -how to find a local running group; and, -that it’s really hard to run and cry at the same time. Here are the two books Coach Liz talks about in Miles of Books at the end of the episode. Hear about Sarah’s son nascent fan club and Katie talking about running with her own husband before the first guest joins around 10:24. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!A gift for you both: Save $10 on your 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for an icy adventure for your listening pleasure? Then tune in, as Dimity and guest host Adrienne Martini chat with Anna + Kristy, the Berington Twins. The two, who are also talented endurance athletes, have finished the famed Iditarod 24 times combined. As we learn the ins and outs of the sled-dog world, we discuss: How the two got interested in dog racing (and moved to Alaska, much to their mother’s chagrin); How the pair care for their 30+ dogs at Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing; The process of picking a team—and leader; And how they train their human selves and their dogs for long-distance races. Follow Kristy, Anna, Rizzo, and the teams on Instagram. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Banish funk + odor: Save 15% with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter what stage of running you are in—from pushing a stroller to slowing down due to age—this episode is a must-listen! Host Sarah and Amanda Loudin have a wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Parrish Morgan, a contemplative marathon runner whose book of essays is called Stroller. The guest shares:-her stark reckonings with getting gray hair early and slowing down; -how coaching cross-country taught her to be kinder to herself;-the impermanence of running; -how running with a stroller helped her hone speed and avoid injuries; and, -the stroller as a metaphor for parenthood. In the intro, co-host Amanda talks about her recent Colorado half-marathon. The Other Amanda runs in around 11:25. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GoKinesiologySleeves.com Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re curious about compression gear, as debut marathoner-in-training Gina is, this episode will answer your questions. Or maybe you’re like another marathoner-in-training, Carrie, who wants to know how much is too much activity on a rest day. Finally, if you find co-host Sarah’s obsession with #foundchange a bit baffling, this episode will enlighten you! To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. As promised, here are our Better Together programs. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Protein-rich raw dog food:Get $40 off your first order at MeetMaev.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for folks who are looking for running inspiration—and some jaw-dropping details: Hosts Sarah and Tish speak with Terri Rupp, a blind runner who tackles ultramarathons and epic bike rides. Terri shares: -how she runs solo for shorter runs; -the logistics for Achilles guides on long training runs + races; -how SignUp Genius (!) factors into her training schedule; -how she’s still processing a race DNF from last month; and,-why the gnarly, hot AF Badwater 135 is her dream race. In the intro, the hosts compare notes from recent family reunions. The guest joins the show around 9:56. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.comFor stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Many Happy Miles we’re venturing into the woods. Or, rather, we are bringing on someone who spends a lot of time in the woods as an ultra-runner–and a very accomplished one, at that. Our guest? John Kelly, a dad of four, and one of just three finishers of the grueling Barkley Marathons–a 120+ mile, 3-day race in the mountains of Tennessee. Dimity and Sarah WF pepper John with questions about his recent Barkley finish, with topics including: How his childhood wanderings lead him to his passion for the trails; The weirdest things that’ve happened to him in the woods; How fatherhood has prepped him for the rigors of ultrarunning and; His unique strategy for napping on the run, and more! Learn more about the Barkley Marathons phenomenon (AKA “the race that eats its young") by watching this documentary.Follow John on Instagram.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Be your best self: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrFind quality candidates fast:Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you love it or hate running with music, you’ll want to listen to this fun, enlightening conversation about music and running with songwriter Charlie Harding, a host of the Switched on Pop podcast. With hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, Charlie reveals:-tempo’s surprising effect (or lack thereof!) on running pace;-the myriad musical elements that can get you moving;-why your favorite running song might stop someone else in her tracks; and,-insight (and song suggestions) on building a great running playlist. In the intro, #foundchange skeptic Liz continues last week’s quarter caper; the convo changes tune at 4:59. This repeat episode originally ran in January 2021. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to try trail running, like Dana? Sarah and Dimity serve up trail tips in this episode, along with cycling 101 lessons for Whitney. For Francine—and anyone else planning a group get-together—they offer icebreaker suggestions. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $10 off REVEL Rockies registration with code AMR10 at RunRevel.com Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMR Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In search of a running posse or partner? Our guest, running coach and longtime run-leader Beth Baker, serves up all sorts of advice for finding your running people. Along with Sarah and Molly, Beth discusses: -why running is such a bonding experience; -how to find the right running group for you; -the need to be intentional when looking for a running partner; and, -running as shared common ground with different folks. Sarah shares the latest installment on her twins’ college admissions saga before Coach Beth hops on around 9:15.Listen all the way through to listen to the second installment of Miles of Books with Coach Liz Waterstraat. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $10 off REVEL Rockies registration with code AMR10 at RunRevel.com Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trialTalk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for ways to put a spring in your step this spring? This episode is just what you need. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF bring on three sets of Another Mother Runner coaches in a lively chat about changing things up to bust out of any kind of rut, including considering joining one of the new and exciting training programs we’re offering this spring. The conversation features: Triathlon and cycling queens Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat, who lead our Race Like a Mother: Sprint Triathlon and Ride Like a Mother programs, on the benefits of mixing things up with multisport and the healthy perks of triathlon and biking; Ultra ace Christy Scott, who shares the beauty of trail running and challenging yourself with something hard (and why you should join her in the Race Like a Mother: Trail Race group!); and the dynamic duo of Jess Hofheimer and Amy Skorich, who will lead our brand-new Better Together half-marathon and marathon programs. Training buddies IRL, they chat about why running is exponentially more fun and fulfilling when shared with friends. Click here to learn more about the training programs we’re offering this spring.If you don’t already, follow our our guests on Instagram:Jennifer Harrison; Jess Hofheimer; Christy Scott; Amy Skorich; Liz WaterstraatWhen you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRProtein-rich raw dog food: Get $40 off your first order at MeetMaev.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever daydreamed about running an ultramarathon—or running for a cause—this is the episode for you. Joining hosts Sarah and Liz is ultrarunner and coach Margaret Spring, who shares: -loads of downhill running advice;-encouragement for runners getting into strength training; -the profound implications of her recent Hashimoto’s diagnosis; -Grand Canyon rim-to-rim training guidance; and,-how she broke her tailbone while making a trailside pitstop! Sarah reveals how a best running friend is now a best pickleball buddy before the guest springs onto the show around 9:55. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trialGet 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value.Use code AMR at checkout.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to crunch in workouts in to a busy life, like Mara? In this episode, the Another Mother Runner duo gives a prescription for an ideal weekly balance of running and strength training. Listen to this show if you’ve ever debated doing more than one race in a weekend, like Jayma is, or if you’re like Erica and you wonder when to ditch old workout wear for new. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. Got a half marathon on your mind? Check out our Heart + Sole: Half Marathon, Level 1 training program. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like to laugh at smart humor, give a listen to this episode featuring Instagram and TikTok running funny gal Laura Green. Hosts Sarah and Molly try to keep up (Molly definitely does!) as Laura shares:-her start in content creation, based partly on post-partum reality;-brands’ reactions to her poking fun at them; -the embarrassment she needs to overcome to film her Reels; -how mom-guilt influences her professional life; and,-the darker side of being so active on social media. Molly gives a knee-replacement update before Laura joins the jolly conversation around 8:30. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GoKinesiologySleeves.com Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we built to move? Power couple Kelly and Juliet Starrett say we are, and they spill their take on maintaining movement for life in their new book Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. The book, which has been called a “detailed, accessible road map to help you move through life feeling better, stronger, and more confident than you ever imagined,” is hitting the shelves on April 4, and we’re excited to give you a sneak preview. In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF have a fun chat with Kelly and Juliet, discussing: Juliet’s background in whitewater paddling and how it lead her to meeting Kelly; How we can approach fitness and movement in practical, doable ways that work for even the most time-strapped; Ways we can improve and maintain optimal movement, including nutrition tips, and more. Find out more about the book and Kelly and Juliet at The Ready State. You can also follow Juliet on Instagram here.Got a half marathon on your mind? Check out our Heart + Sole: Half Marathon, Level 1 training program.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Find quality candidates fast:Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now.Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’ve had a cancer diagnosis or not, this episode will move and inspire you. Two women runners who fought cancer in 2022 share with Sarah and Liz how they keep moving forward. Revelations include: -the power of a sweat-session after surgery or treatment;-how skills honed through athletics helped them fight cancer; -both guests’ reliance on strength training, especially core work; and,-ways to find and recognize joy. In the intro, Sarah shares a running accomplishment and one of her proudest moments ever. The first cancer survivor joins at about 8:40. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value.Use code AMR at checkout. For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic moments; they share what’s bringing them joy; Dimity divulges how she got her kids to engage in sports; and Sarah reveals her new sporty passion. A fun listen full of laughs!This repeat episode originally aired in November 2021.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking to make running with your dog safer and more enjoyable or you want to know what to do if you encounter a stray dog or wild animal on your run, listen to this episode. Sarah and co-host Katie welcome on Karen B. London, Ph.D., a certified applied animal behaviorist and certified professional dog trainer, and Karen shares:-basic dog behavior hacks to help your dog be a better running buddy;-gear advice for running with your dog;-why she stashes a dog-toy squeaker in her sports bra (!);-advice on what to do if a dog attacks you on your run; and,-ways to read a dog’s face and behavior.Before the dog expert joins around 10:35, find out why Sarah is headed to Pittsburgh.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Get a free colored watch band with purchase of watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever experienced the life-altering power of running, this episode is for you. We’re chatting runiversaries, or the special dates in our lives tied to running. Whether it was that very first run, a breakthrough race, or a moment you realized you were stronger than you thought, we wax nostaligic on those core memories and chat about their impact. First, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF share their own runiversaries, and then we hear from several two guests with poignant runiversaries, including: Sheena Morrissey, a Canadian mother runner living in Scotland who annually honors the day she was able to run after suffering from a series of major strokes that left her unable to walk at first. Carolyn Leebs, a mother runner pioneer from Chicago with two special runiversaries: The day she went for her first run in 1982, and the day she went on a run with her now-husband; the pair are still logging miles three decades later. Make sure to listen throughout for several other runiversaries from the AMR community! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrPretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRIt’s not too late to join Love the Run and come on our virtual road trip!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone concerned about heart health (read: should be everyone!) needs to listen to this episode featuring two women runners—one who survived open-heart surgery after an aortic tear, the other who had a heart attack mid-run. With Sarah and Ellison, the survivors share: -their harrowing heart-related tales; -that the emotional/mental recovery is taking longer than the physical; -the importance of not dismissing warning-sign symptoms;-the commonality of women’s responses to health crises; and,-their returns to running and exercise. Be sure to catch the debut of Miles of Books, a monthly bonus segment, at the end of this episode. Here are the books discussed by Ellison, SBS, and Liz. The first guest joins around 11:51. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If cramps are cramping your style on the run (like they are for Theresa), you’ll gain insight and solutions here. Or maybe you’re like Maureen, wondering why cardio endurance in the pool doesn’t always translate to running. For Nicole, the hosting duo serves up summer vacation suggestions. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialGood dog (food!): Get 50% off your no-risk, 2-week trial at TryNom.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short, curvy, tall, fat, slim, brawny: Whatever size or shape you are, you’ll find this conversation with size-inclusion advocate Andrea Kelly enlightening. Andrea details to Sarah and Britany:-why apparel sizing is so inconsistent; -a surprising statistic about the clothing size of female consumers; -ways to better navigate the shopping experience;-the importance of size-acceptance in running + the outdoors; and,-why size charts should be your friends. Sarah shares some college-search details before Andrea jumps on around 9:20. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In search of a little perspective on nutrition—and a laugh? Tune into this podcast with Ellie Kempton, MSN, RDN, as we talk about the relationship between love, your body, and food. Ellie, Dimity, and Sarah discuss: what foods Ellie is loving right now—and what is on her "out" list; how to make peace with kale, sea vegetables, and any other superfood you might not favor; why the body heals in the presence of consistency; and a novel, last-minute suggestion for a Valentine's Day meal! Join Ellie + Dimity in Simply Nourished Like a Mother, an 8-week program that builds a nutritional foundation on which you can rely for the rest of your life. We start February 20; register here.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrTo start hiring fast now, visit Indeed.com/amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re contemplating switching to a plant-based diet or you’re already vegan or vegetarian, you’ll learn a lot from this episode featuring Claire Bartholic, author of a brand-new book called The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition. Also a running and nutrition coach, Claire talks with Sarah and Molly about: -dropping her marathon finish time by an hour in less than 5 years; -mindsest tricks to change any negative talk in your head; -loads of plant-based protein options; -getting enough iron and B-12 in your plant-based diet; and,-why strength training is now her fitness passion. Molly talks about her upcoming knee replacement surgery before the guest joins the show around 6:53. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like Emily and you’re looking to increase your endurance by running, give this episode a listen. Or maybe you’re like Diane, who wants to figure out how to juggle lifting heavy while training for a marathon. Finally, learn from Stacey’s question about fitting in an athletic hobby while aiming for a big goal (in her case, a 70.3 triathlon). The hosting duo have loads of advice for all three callers! In the intro, Sarah and Dimity debate the implication behind being told you “look athletic.” Q+A’s commence around 11:30. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop daydreaming, and start training: It’s time to take on a (or another) half-marathon. Step one? Give this episode a listen! Sarah and Katie chat with guest Beverly Asante Puschmann, a running coach and the author of Ace the Half. Beverly details: -how to finish a workout or race strong; -pre-run breakfast options; -overcoming the most challenging miles in a half-marathon; -switching to walking in a race if you planned to run it; and,-the surprising thing her son said after watching her finish a race! Before the coach/author joins around 7:26, Katie and Sarah get nostalgic about ice skating. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love history? Love fitness? This episode of Many Happy Miles is for you. The hosts bring on Historian, professor, and mother runner Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, the author of the brand-new book Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession, which offers a very deep (and enlightening) dive into the evolution of the fitness world in the U.S. In this episode, Dimity, Sarah WF, and Natalia cover several topics, including: The fascinating origins of fitness staples like the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and the JFK 50 Mile run How Jane Fonda became a fitness icon (and other women who paved the way for today’s “fit-fluencers”) How fitness has become both “inescapable and inaccessible” in our country, plus Natalia’s visions of creating a more inclusive, stronger future, and more. You can purchase your own copy of Fit Nation here (we give it five stars!). And follow Natalia (including updates on her half-marathon training) on Instagram.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrPretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRSay yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re contemplating getting pregnant, currently have a bun in the oven, or are years out from being preggers, you’ll thoroughly enjoy learning and laughing from this episode! Co-host/guest Britany Williams is a personal trainer with certification in postpartum exercise—and she’s 23 weeks pregnant with her first child, so she overshares on a slew of practical and TMI topics, including:-signs anyone (pregnant or not!) can watch for that might signal an injury; -leakage while in motion—and how to stop it; -abdominal wall separation and core work guidance; -best practices for returning to running postpartum; and,-itchy skin in the most surprising of spots! In the intro, hear what “quirky” fitness goal Sarah is considering—and how Britany can help her achieve it. The convo switches to pregnancy around BARRY INSERT TIME PLEASE When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how cold is too cold for training runs, like Stephanie? The AMR duo serves up a slew of responses (brrrrr!) from their Facebook page. If you’re nervous about hitting the trail, like Megan, the hosts offer reassurance and guidance. And they give Heidi advice on avoiding a numb butt while using a rowing machine. Find out what “foot underwear” is in the intro! The questions kick off around 6:35. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode to listen to if you want a smart, candid conversation about issues related to women runners: It features coach, activist, and former pro runner Lauren Fleshman, who is also the author of the phenomenal new book, Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World. In a wide-ranging discussion with hosts Sarah and Ellison, Lauren shares:-about her bout with depression during the lockdown;-how to avoid injuries—and come back from them;-how words can affect running performance;-what her amazing finishing kicks felt like; and,-the “invisibility” of women past a certain age.In the intro, Ellison shares what she’s reading and Sarah admits she overdid it on a recent walk-run. Lauren hops on around 7:00. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices