Another Mother Runner

Listen to this episode if you’re up for a challenge, but unsure what steps to take. In this special episode (recorded in person in a hotel room!), Sarah asks Dimity all about her latest adventure: the 21-mile Grand Traverse. Dimity details:-the strengths—and shortcomings—of her training; -the support she got from her adventure posse—and how to find your own; -how to find an epic athletic goal;-what might be next on Dimity’s bucket list; and,-a move to avoid while copping a squat trail-side! To leave us a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR20 Thrive + shine: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Be a better problem-solver: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever your goal, if you’ve ever considered using a pacer in a race, you need to listen to this episode. Host Sarah talks with four women (including co-host Amanda!) about their experiences (good and bad) running a race with a pace group. They discuss:-various reasons to use a pacer;-how to get the best results with a pace group; -different ways to utilize a pacer; and,-why a race pacer isn’t necessarily a magical PR-maker. Sarah shares a quick story about a scummy swim before talking to Amanda about herpacer experiences at 5:35. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchaseat GoGnarly.com with code AMR Preserve family memories: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With pacer pros Meg Ryan and Jaime Taylor If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like playing the pacer role in a marathon or a half-marathon, we’ve got two awesome guests to fill you in. Dimity and Sarah WF chat with two mother runners who have been pacers in races multiple times. Meg and Jaime dish the nitty-gritty details about being a pacer, and offer insight on topics including: Prepping to be a pacer, from knowing the course to dialing in the goal pace; How do decide which pace group to lead; Keeping up the banter and spirit from start to finish; How pacing has enhanced their own running journeys. Be sure to tune into the Friday episode of Another Mother Runner, where host Sarah Bowen Shea will talk to runners who share their experience with racing with a pace group. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your —and their— support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Step up to Rothy's this season!Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off aCalm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr LINKSNUUNhttps://nuunlife.com/?utm_source=AMR&utm_medium=Podcast ROTHY’Shttps://rothys.com/?utm_source=amr&utm_medium=podcast CALMhttps://www.calm.com/campaigns?coupon=amr&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=amr&vanity_url=%2Famr&messageBannerMessage=Welcome%20Another%20Mother%20Runner%20listeners!%20Enjoy%20this%20exclusive%20discount%20from%20CalmReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode for advice and anecdotes about what to eat, drink, and do in the hours leading up to a race. Talking to hosts Sarah and Britany, four real women share what’s worked—and not—for them, including: -best (and worst) pre-race dinner and breakfast choices; -sound sleep advice;-how drinking more pre-race resulted in feeling stronger mid-race; -what they learned through trial and error; and,-ways to get things moving down the poop-chute on race morning! Definitely play the Nuun drinking game while listening: Chug every time someone mentions Nuun! The first guest joins at 13:43. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR20 Get a better night’s sleep—and 20% off—at MEDCLINE.com/AMR LINKSNewsletter link: https://nuun.life/amr-newsletterBlog link: https://nuunlife.com/blogs/news HANDFULhttps://handful.com/ MEDCLINEhttps://medcline.com/pages/shoulder-pain-relief-system?utm_source=SMI&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode to listen to if you are struggling with low energy, low ferratin levels, or diminished endurance. Sarah and Dimity can help you get off the struggle bus, as they do for callers Andrea, Theresa, and coming-back-from-injury Lisa. In the intro, the host-duo discusses optimal layering for damp, chilly weather. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR Great socks! Buy 3 pairs, get 1 pair free with code AMR2022 at wrightsock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for the best ways to stay alert and safe on their runs or rides needs to listen to this episode. The guest, Eileen Swanson, a former pro triathlete turned police officer, discusses with Sarah and Coach Liz: -how rare stranger abductions actually are; -the importance of practicing using any safety devices you carry; -advice for properly using pepper spray; -how to be aware of your surroundings and think on your feet; and,-not letting safety concerns steal your joy. In the intro, the co-hosts talk about back-to-school stressors; the guest kicks off this important episode at 12:53. 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.us Get a better night’s sleep—and 20% off—at MEDCLINE.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re identifying more as a mother-walker than a mother-runner these days, this episode is for you. The hosts talk to fitness guru Chris Freytag, founder of Gethealthyu.com, about stepping up your walks and turning them into heart-pumping workouts. We chat about: Getting past the stigma of being a walker vs. being a runner; Simple ways to inject more intensity into your walks; How to stay engaged in your walking workout without slipping back into a leisurely pace; Weights, poles, and other gear to bring on your walks. Want more workout inspiration? Follow Chris on Instagram!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchaseat GoGnarly.com with code AMR Thrive + shine: Enjoy 15% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all womxn trail runners and hikers—and aspiring ones: This is the episode for you! Trail Sisters founder Gina Lucrezi details:-the genesis of Trail Sisters and its fundamental mission; -the “primal” power of interacting with nature; -how the group fosters inclusion and welcomes diversity; -tips for your first trail race and ultramarathon advice; and, -loads of running nutrition and hydration info. Co-host Amanda recounts her recent hike with Dimity. The guest starts talking trails at 11:01. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Get in the mood: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if marathon training is wearing you down (like it is for Nicole) or if you’re aiming to run during your pregnancy (as another Nicole hopes to do). Or if you’re in the same boat as Carrie and you are desperate for a solution to gross, hard-to-clean water bottles. Dimity shares a recent trip in the intro, and here’s the foam-rolling video she mentions. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you think a daily running habit is enviable—or certifiable!—you’ll love listening to conversations with four women who have run streaks. Join hosts Tish and Sarah to learn: -how the gals’ streaks got started;-what a “streak saver” is; -how a streak reinforces the runner-identity of one BIPOC guest;-how a running streak serves as a safety net for consistency; and, -how (+ if!) the guests envision an end to their streaks. The hosts time-travel to 1970s NYC in the intro; the first run-streaker joins at 15:13. (Link to guest-recommended book.) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever wondered if trying meditation—or embarking a meditation streak—could be beneficial, tune into this podcast. Dimity and Adrienne Martini, who both attempted to meditate for 30 days straight, are joined by life coach and meditation teacher Anne Van De Water, whose first experience with meditation was before kindergarten.After a long inhale and exhale, the trio discusses: why meditation brings us back to our essential selves; how the term "high maintenance pony" applies to us humans, even though we only have two legs; a one-minute, multi-level meditation that encourages grounded presence (Anne even demonstrates!); and how Dimity stayed calm despite Cool Ranch smells and Adrienne found grace in Iceland. Join us for Love the Run: Fall 2022: register here.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase at GoGnarly.com with code AMR Step up to Rothy's this season!Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you run with friends or solo (and daydream of finding some running companions!), you’ll enjoy listening to three women runners share their group running adventures. The guests detail:-juggling various workouts and paces; -advice for starting your own running group; -ways to rally the runners for pre-dawn workouts; and,-the powerful connections built over many miles. In the intro, marvel at co-host Katie’s middle daughter’s tactics for handling starting-middle-school stress. The first group runner joins at 14:28. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks with foot issues need to listen to this episode: Dimity and Sarah dispense advice and insight to Erin, who just got put in a boot for a foot injury, and to Lisa with her first black toenail. Parents like another Lisa will appreciate the guidance the duo dispenses for getting kids involved in sports. Loads of laughs, including in the intro, when Dimity shares a story that appears TMI-related…. Here’s where to find the Grand Canyon training program. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR Get in the mood: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you need help fitting workouts into a busy schedule, look no further: This episode spotlights four teachers who share anecdotes, insight, and hacks on running while working a time- and energy-intensive job. The guests share: -the sanctity of morning runs; -how advance planning fosters exercise adherence; -ways their students inspire and push them (including to a PR!); -how they mesh their race schedule with the school calendar; and,-running-related programs they’ve developed for their pupils. In the intro, Sarah gives Molly a #foundchange update (natch!) and explains how she got great photos of her swimming. The first teacher-runner joins at 10:08. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if you need some tips on what to eat in the crucial hours just before a big race: The host duo dishes on the dos and don’ts of pre-race meals with nutritionist Jenn Giles. Highlights include: whether carbo-loading the night before a race is still a thing when, exactly, to eat your pre-race dinner ideas for race-day breakfast beyond bagels and bananas The ladies also answer nutrition questions from mother runners and share their go-to pre-race meals. First, though, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF catch up on life lately—including the rapidly-approaching start of school and fall sports. Hungry for more? Follow Jenn on Instagram and TikTok! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Improve your outlook: Enjoy 40% off aCalm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to bolster your mental game? This is a must-listen episode, with guest Steve Magness, a renowned performance coach and author of the new book Do Hard Things. With Coach Liz and Sarah, Steve discusses:-diversifying the “tools” used to hone toughness;-what your emotions might be telling you in sporty situations;-how to deal with discomfort in a race or workout; -the power of self-talk in tough situations; and,-the best ways to bolster confidence in new settings. In the intro, Coach Liz shares how she got mansplained on a recent run (insert eye-roll emoji here). Steve hops on at 14:30. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Banish funk + odor:Get 15% off with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.com Thrive + shine: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how (or whether!) to exercise while on vacation? This episode provides the answer, thanks to a question from Karen. The duo grants Susannah grace (and solutions) as she attempts marathon training with a restless baby. And Dimity shares a trove of training tips with Maggie, or anyone who’s aiming for a big non-running event, like an epic hike or century ride. In the intro, learn why Sarah is riding a massive natural high! To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a glimpse of how your running might change as you age, take a listen to this intriguing episode featuring a woman runner in each decade. (It’s the second in a series, which started with this episode.) The guests reveal to hosts Sarah and Ellison:-how diet can seemingly mitigate some of aging’s effect on running; -the difference in pace a running partner can make; -the reasons they hired a coach; and, -how their motivation has morphed over time. The first guest comes on at 7:50. 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.us Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode to run in someone else's shoes: The host duo talks to runners in three decades--teens, 20s, and 30s--with these women offering their unique perspective of running in the particular age and stage of their lives. Highlights include:-the teenage runner sharing her big dreams;-the Disney-loving 20-something detailing going strong even while studying for her PhD; and,-the 30-something revealing the challenges and triumphs of being a new adoptive mom.First, though, co-host Sarah WF shares her big goal for Twin Cities Marathon.The conversation continues with women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s on the August 5 episode of the Another Mother Runner podcast with Sarah Bowen Shea. Check it out here! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Shop Rothy's summer shoes!Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Heat things up: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trialby going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wonder how other runners roll on matters like wearing make-up while running or showering immediately post-run—and love TMI, take a listen. Coach Liz and Sarah keep it real with three “regular” runners, who share their hygiene habits. Discover:-how beauty habits bring joy (or not) to folks; -why some gals are die-hard make-up wearers on the run; -a thrifty alternative to dry shampoo; and,-ways to fight post-workout stench. The hosting duo share their grooming/beauty habits so the convo kicks off at 4:19. 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.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen if you, like Julie, want to know how using an elliptical machine compares to running, or you’re looking to dial back your running, as newer-mom Claire feels compelled to do. (Consider this training program when you’re looking to return to running.) And the hosting duo serves up loads of suggestions for anyone (including Ellen) who has been dragging on recent runs. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Comfortable and cute:Get 20% off your first Vuori purchase at Vuori.com/AMRImprove your outlook: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Active women, regardless of age, owe it to themselves to listen to this eye-opening, informative episode with guest Stacy Sims, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and co-author of the new book, Next Level. Topics Dr. Sims covers with hosts Sarah and Dimity include:-the myriad changes hormones make to performance + training;-simple ways to eat to boost workouts and relieve fatigue;-a persuasive justification for taking in more protein;-easy-to-implement tips for better sleep; and,-powerful rationales for lifting heavy.In the intro, Sarah shares about her younger daughter’s new summer job; guest Dr. Stacy Sims joins at 7:59.(This episode continues a conversation that started in the July 19 episode of AMR Trains.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re going through menopause or it’s still on the horizon, this episode is for you. We bring on Selene Yeager to chat about some content in her new book, Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond,which she co-wrote with Dr. Stacy Sims. Topics covered include: Why there’s a lack of research on menopause and how that’s changing; Embracing a changing body and keeping a healthy mindset; Why short, sprint intervals and jumping are both key to building strength during menopause; Other ways to “pick up where your hormones are slacking” in the gym and beyond. Want to hear more about getting to the next level through menopause? Check out Stacy Sims on the July 22 episode of the Another Mother Runner podcast with Sarah Bowen Shea. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comHeat things up: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amrFeel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Ready for more training? Fresh episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for anyone who has ever felt like an imposter at a race or who struggles to declare they’re a runner. Sarah and Ellison talk with a researcher, plus two real-life mother runners, addressing issues like:-ways to get comfortable calling yourself a runner;-why self-identifying as a runner boosts exercise adherence;-how a health scare made one gal jump on the exercise train;-the ways being a single parent stripped one woman of her athletic identity; and,-how one guest is trying to get over her “imposter syndrome.” In a freshly recorded intro (interview portion of ep originally dropped in 9/19), Sarah shares a funny shoe story and Katie talks up her newest athletic passion. The convo with the first guest starts at 16:08. 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.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve daydreamed (like Christine) about becoming a running coach, you’ll appreciate all the great advice Dimity and Sarah share in this episode. Or maybe you’re like marathoner Megan, and you want insight on juggling trying to conceive with training. And learn along with Whitney when’s the best time to strength train.To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Thrive + shine: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is required listening for all runners and fitness enthusiasts coming back from an injury: A running coach and a personal trainer share loads of advice and insight into making a safe return to running and weight training. The experts detail:-the definition of “gradual” when making a comeback;-how hopping on a plan can eliminate overthinking + banish anxiety;-how to revamp “rest days” into “reset days”; -the importance of balance, stability, and core work for long-term success; and,-ways to prevent an injury from returning.A belated honeymoon and homemade cupcakes are discussed in the intro, before Coach Jen Harrison hops on at 13:35. Here’s the book Coach Jen recommends. 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.usComfortable and cute: Get 20% off your first Vuori purchase at Vuori.com/AMRFeel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is ideal for anyone who has ever considered running without a watch or GPS—or who can’t imagine going gadget-free. In the spirit of Independence Day, the hosts talk with two gals who aren’t tied to technology when they run. Topics covered include: co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn’s (unplanned) watch-free 5K; how tuning into your body helps silence a negative inner voice; why one guest occasionally runs with her watch upside down (!); and, the other guest’s low-tech approach to running, including racing the Boston Marathon watchless. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Shop summer Rothy's shoes! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMRStress less: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Ready for more training? Fresh episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone needing inspiration and insight to pursue an ambitious goal should listen to this episode. Recording in front of an audience in Missoula, Montana, Sarah talks with Tori, a first-time half-marathoner; a marathoner named Penny (age 70) going for all 50 states; and Kate, who’s prepping for a 6-day, 120-mile ultramarathon. Marvel as:-Tori talks about putting in many miles with a double stroller;-the gals divulge their self-care practices (or not!);-Penny tells how she’s going even bigger after a marathon in every state;-Kate and Penny share how they maintain their motivation; and,-the gals detail what big goals teach them about themselves.The first big-goal gal joins at 2:54.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.usHeat things up: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If exercise is stressing you out (like it was for Rebecca) instead of providing relief, listen to this episode. Moms of toddlers will appreciate the advice the duo gives to Amy, while anyone heading to the mountains this summer will dig the running-at-altitude insight (aimed at Valerie). Learn about heart-rate training in response to powerhouse Penny’s question.To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrA better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who loves reading (or listening to!) books will appreciate the slew of summer reading suggestions served up in this episode. Sarah and Ellison recommend a baker’s dozen of books, after talking about a recent South Carolina earthquake and Sarah’s cortisone shots. The literary talk starts at 17:35.Ancestor Trouble: A Reckoning and a Reconciliation: Maud NewtonSandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth: Elizabeth WilliamsonThe Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness: Meghan O'RourkeHappy-Go-Lucky: David SedarisHorse: Geraldine BrooksGroundskeeping: Lee ColeSea of Tranquility: Emily St. John MandelLessons in Chemistry: Bonnie GarmusJackie & Me: Louis BayardThe Change: Kirsten MillerThe Foundling: Ann LearyMeant to Be: Emily GiffinThe Wise Women: Gina Sorell When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.usBanish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMRHop to it: Save 25% off your first purchase at jiminys.com/AMR25 and use code AMR25 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Father’s Day this month, we’re bringing on one totally hands-on dad, none other than Ryan Hall. Yes the Ryan Hall, as in the current American record holder in the half-marathon. Since retiring from running in 2016, Ryan has become quite the uber-dad and husband, supporting his wife, pro runner Sara Hall, and their four daughters, whom they adopted from Ethiopia in 2015. In this podcast, you’ll hear Ryan share about: Why he doesn’t force running on his kids The various hats he wears as Sara’s coach-slash-husband His emotional journey to fatherhood and creating a chosen family His big goals for the future (hint: it involves a mountain and a rowing machine! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Wow, Oiselle: Through 6/30/22, save 25% on any tank tops at Oiselle.com Ready for more training? Fresh episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re thinking of expanding your athletic world beyond running, give this episode a listen. Co-hosts Sarah and Coach Liz share their beyond-running sporty passions (pickleball and gravel cycling, respectively), then they chat with Lauren, who recently dove into swimming. The trio discuss:-steps for taking up a new sport (including this swimming book);-the importance of continuing to challenge yourself;-the power of putting yourself in the beginner’s mindset;-the anxiety folks feel as a novice; and,-the joy the gals feel doing their new sport.Liz shares a laugh-out-loud kid story before the hosting duo share their sporty stories; Lauren joins at 51:04. Find AMR co-branded Oiselle shorts here (they’re selling fast!), and please take our survey. TIA.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Comfortable and cute: Get 20% off your first Vuori purchase at Vuori.com/AMRGet a free 7-day trial + $20 off 1st purchase of vet-recommended pet products at YourFuzzy.com/AMR w/ code AMRFor simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a listen to this episode if you’re looking to become a morning runner (like Nicole). Or if you’ve recently shifted jobs or made another lifestyle change that affects your daily activity level a la Christine. Bothered by bugs on your run, like Renée? We’ve got you covered with these options.To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Join our 12K anniversary run.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Heathy eats + drinks: Get up to $40 off your first box at DailyHarvest.com/amrHeat up your summer: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode can help any runner find success, no matter how it’s defined. Co-hosts Sarah and Dimity are joined for a live podcast recording by Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, who share 10 building blocks for running success at any age. Learn:-why resilience is key for forward progress (and forward motion!);-how determining your purpose with running can improve it;-how to bring energy + vibrancy to your workouts; and,-how discipline is more valuable than motivation.The quartet jump into the meat of the matter quickly, with the coaches joining at 11:07. Find AMR co-branded Oiselle shorts here. (They are selling fast!) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get a free watch band with purchase of any watch by using code motherrunner at coros.comIndeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMRWow, Oiselle: Through 6/30/22, save 25% on any tank top at Oiselle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking one for the vicarious living team, Adrienne Martini bared her buns—and most everything else—in the Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 5K. On this entertaining podcast, she bares, among other things: the impetus behind getting out of her comfort zone; why she opted to wear a sports bra. (Hint: It wasn’t all for support!); and, whether or not she’d do it again. Here's Adrienne's race account, which interweaves the story of dropping her oldest at college for the first time.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles Get compliments galore—and $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Pretty is as pretty does: Get 15% off your first order by visiting thrivecausemetics.com/AMR Ready for more training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for anyone (and everyone!) looking for answers on why they might be feeling lethargic or experiencing sudden weight gain: It’s a conversation with endocrinologist Fawn Wolf, M.D., and a mother runner recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Topics covered include:-hypothyroidism versus hyperthyroidism;-treatment protocol for various thyroid conditions;-nutrition advice for thyroid support;-how it feels to run with Hashimoto’s; and,-owl activity seemingly ripped out of “The Staircase!”Tish shares, in the intro, details about the major move she’s undertaking soon to (finally!) live with her boyfriend. Dr. Wolf kicks off the thyroid talk at 12:36. Find AMR co-branded Oiselle shorts here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.usRun the Rose City: Use code AMR for $10 off registration at PortlandMarathon.comTalk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a great episode for everyone looking to take a break from racing (like Willa). Sarah and Dimity breakdown the how’s and why’s of dynamic warm-up exercises for Kara (no, not that Kara!). And bibliophiles, like Lori, will appreciate the book and audiobook recommendations the duo serve up, including The Palace Papers; Pain, Parties, Work; Let’s Not Do That Again!; I’ll Show Myself Out; The Swimmers; and The Warmth of Other Suns.To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).Score free tickets to The Run Show Chicago (and L.A.) with code AMR.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Banish blisters: Get one pair free when you buy three pairs with code AMR2022 at wrightsock.comComfortable and cute: Get 20% off your first Vuori purchase at Vuori.com/AMRThrive + save: Join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR to get $80 in free groceries! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a new runner, or looking to be reminded of your early days, you’ll enjoy this enlightening episode with two women who started running during the pandemic. Learn with hosts Sarah and Katie:-how the gals both morphed from gym-rats to runners;-how one guest achieved and maintained a 110-pound weight loss;-where the novice runners found advice + inspiration;-what surprised the newbie runners at their first in-person races; and,-what the guests don’t know they don’t know!Sarah shares about her son’s prom in the intro; the first guest dashes on at 13:09 When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Give Dad (+ your fam) the gift of memories: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMRGet a free 7-day trial + $20 off 1st purchase of vet-recommended pet products at YourFuzzy.com/AMR with code AMRHop to it: Save 25% off 1st purchase at jiminys.com/AMR25 with code AMR25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're in your 40's—and are surfing through hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, memory lapses and other symptoms of perimenopause—tune in STAT. Dimity talks with hormone guru Ellie Kempton, RDN, MSN, and Stacy Ingstad, a (super) active mother of four who is in the throes of perimenopause.The trio discuss:—how the definition of perimenopause is a hazy, frustrating one;—the importance of releasing estrogen, the hormone Ellie nicknamed "the wild child";—why sheer grit doesn't work in perimenopause—and the things that used to work for you probably don't either;—and why the number 30 is key when it comes to perimenopause and nutrition.Ready to talk more perimenopause? We are too! Join us in our six-week course, starting May 30th. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Pretty as...: Save 15% off your first order using promo code AMR at Framebridge.com Calm and relaxed: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Run the Rose City: Use code AMR for $10 off registration at PortlandMarathon.com Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone concerned about (or bedeviled by!) osteoporosis, stress fractures, or shin splints needs to listen to this episode, which intersperses wisdom with wit thanks to the great guest, Karen Myrick, DNP, a professor and nurse who specializes in orthopaedics. Karen shares:-the myriad ways running helps prevent osteoporosis at any age;-the causes (and cures) for shin splints;-strong arguments for not running every day;-bone-health nutritional advice; and,-an innovative, bone-building device she uses several times/week.In the intro, learn the booby-prize souvenir co-host Amanda brought home from the Yosemite Half. The guest joins at 18:10. And here’s where to get tickets to The Run Show Chicago.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Restorative Herbal Sleep helps promote better, restorative sleep. Get at ZzzQuil.comBanish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMRFor simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re looking to build speed, endurance, or strength, this episode has it all! The duo offers counsel to Carolyn on nailing a sub-2:00 half-marathon, along with strength-building moves Julie (or anyone!) can add into a run. And if you’re ice-bath curious like Amy, the gals offer insight.Reminder: The intro chitchat is from 2020. To ask a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Here’s where to nab tickets to The Run Show.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on KINeSYS spray-pump sunscreens using code RUNAMR at kinesysactive.comBanish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMRFor simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For everyone searching for sports confidence or looking to banish self-doubt, we’ve got you: This episode features Christen Shefchunas, a confidence coach who works with a range of athletes and the author of 30 Days to Confident. With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Christen details:-how to acknowledge what’s holding you back;-the importance of being honest with yourself;-ways to redefine “mental toughness”;-why you shouldn’t just suck it up and keep pushing; and,-the power of being terrified and confident at the same time.The dynamic duo share some laughs before the confidence coach hops on at 12:52.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Comfortable and cute: Get 20% off your first Vuori purchase at Vuori.com/AMR Prioritize pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foam rolling curious? We thought so. Tune in, as Dimity and Adrienne Martini talk to Kolleen Riddick-Losch, senior master trainer for Trigger Point, about foam rolling basics, Kollen's self-professed passion of myofascial release and their self-imposed 30-day foam rolling challenge.The trio discuss:—why foam rolling hydrates the body, increases range of motion, and decreases range of injury;—the two body parts you can, "never go wrong foam rolling," according to Kolleen;—why PVC pipes and lacrosse balls should stay in hardware store or on fields; and—the high + low points of Dimity + Adrienne's 30-day foam rolling challenge.Want more details on the 30-ish day Challenge? Roll over here.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Pretty is as pretty does: Get 15% off your first order by visiting thrivecausemetics.com/AMR Get a free 7-Day trial + $20 off any pet products using use promo code AMR at YourFuzzy.com/amrIndeed, Indeed: Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For anyone who’s ever wondered how moms with loads of kids handle it all, this is the episode for you! Hosts Sarah and Coach Liz talk to two mother runners/triathletes—one with 7 kids, the other with 10 (!). The moms reveal:-ways to love a running stroller and the treadmill;-how to accept life getting in the way of a workout;-tips for controlling clutter;-the importance of keeping life in balance; and,-the power of a (very!) detailed spreadsheet.A heated debate of baked goods randomly arises in the introduction. The first guest-mom joins at 15:12.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Banish funk + odor: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.comHeathy eats + drinks: Get up to $40 off your first box at DailyHarvest.com/amrRun the Rose City: Use code AMR for $10 off registration at PortlandMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks looking for a hill of a workout will appreciate the info imparted in this episode, as Dimity and Sarah detail hill repeats for Molly and speed-building tactics for gunning-for-sub-30-5K Jessica. Like so many gals, Rebecca also has a question about heart-rate training, which the duo unravels (including HR testing protocol).In the intro chitchat, Dimity details recent rides with her hubs, and Sarah recounts her return to the pickleball court. To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on KINeSYS spray-pump sunscreensusing code RUNAMR at kinesysactive.comGet $20 off your first purchase of stylish, comfortable, washable shoes at rothys.com/AMRGet 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy at betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chasers of big goals, take a listen: Sarah and Tish chat with Vanessa Corcoran, Ph.D., author of the new memoir It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint, which details her juggling-act of marathon training while pursuing her doctorate degree. Vanessa talks about:-being open about taking bigger risks for potential bigger rewards;-going gluten-free after a Celiac diagnosis while marathon training;-the ways running eases her clinical anxiety; and,-the importance of a strong support network—for running, work, + parenting.Before the guest joins at 17:56, Sarah and Tish commiserate about injuries—and Sarah details her teen son’s recent major dance performances. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get your sexy on: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amrVita-save: Get 50% off your first Care/of order by visiting takecareof.com and using code AMR50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to focus on a running goal like your first half marathon or a Boston qualifying time? This podcast is for you! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to two running experts: Neely Spence Gracey and Cindy Kuzma, co-authors of just-released Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart, a comprehensive how-to guide on finding your own breakthrough as a runner.Among other things, the conversation covers:—The ideal timeline for achieving a goal (hint: it’s likely longer than you think!);—How setbacks often set you up for a breakthrough;—Why social media can actually be advantageous as you consider goals and dreams; and—The progress we’re (slowly) making towards giving pregnant runners sound advice.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Pretty as…: Save 15% off your first order using promo code AMR at Framebridge.comHop to it: Save 25% off your first purchase at jiminys.com/AMR25 and use code AMR25 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen if you wonder how running can impact your bladder, menstrual cycle, menopause, and lady bits. Guest expert Jennie Draper, M.D., an OB/GYN and Ironman triathlete, “goes there” with wisdom and wit, egged on by co-host Molly Williams (she of the BVE—“Big Vulva Energy”). Dr. Draper details:-surprising ways to combat urinary incontinence on the run;-the importance of vaginal lubrication—and how to maintain it;-tips to optimize running performance based on your menstrual cycle;-options for lightening, or even alleviating, a heavy period; and,-how menopause is different for everyone.In the intro, besties Sarah and Molly give injury-updates; the guest joins the duo at 12:38. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Fuel kids’ inner explorer: New customers get 20% off at LittlePassports.com/AMRPreserve those special memories: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone confused by training by heart rate (like Shawn + Deja) will be enlightened by the info in this episode. Get gear recommendations for swimrun races, like the one Shannon is doing this summer. A question from another Shannon gets the gals detailing the many “branches” of Another Mother Runner. Before they offer answers, Sarah gives an exciting update on her bulging-disk recovery, and Dimity shares the sporty birthday present her husband gave her. Here’s the link to the training plan sales the duo talks up. To ask a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Java joy: New subscribers, enjoy $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/amr For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen episode for all women runners: Val Rogosheske, one of eight women to officially run the Boston Marathon, is one of the two guests. Fifty years later, at age 75, Val is set to run the race this year. Val shares:-how she landed at Boston, her first-ever marathon;-the feeling at that 1972 starting line as 1 of 8 women among 1,200 men;-how marathon running led her to get a Ph.D.;-her training protocol and race strategy as a 75-year-old runner; and,-her seriously bad*ss bib number + starting-line duties at Monday’s race!In the intro, Sarah and co-host Ellison recount standout memories—and regrets—from the two Boston Marathons they’ve each run. Val, the first of two guests, joins the show at 16:04.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Save $15 off Wine + Shine Half-Marathon registration w/ code AMR15 at wineshinehalfmarathon.orgThrive + shine: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRThe pleasure principle: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices