Another Mother Runner

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

Need a dose of inspiration from one of the most b*d*ss athletes we've ever encountered? Queue up this podcast! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Andrea Lytle Peet, a runner and triathlete who was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at age 33—and told she had 2 to 5 years to live. Eight years later, Andrea is on her way to finishing 50 marathons in 50 states on her recumbent bike (at recording time, she had just 2 to go!) and has raised over $750,000 for progressive ALS research.Joined by her friend, Pilates instructor, and fellow runner Jessica Hofheimer, Andrea talks about:—The rawness she felt after her diagnosis, and how she directed her energy towards a goal;—How being able to continue to move her body, both on the road and in the pool, is so freeing;—Her brand new 50for50 Challenge that all can join and upcoming documentary; and—Why an eighth swallow will soon join the beautiful flock on her arm. 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.com Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Calm and relaxed: Enjoy 40% off a Calm 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

Listen to this episode to learn solutions for all your skin-related issues and concerns—no topic is TMI or off-limits! The guest is Brooke Jackson, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, 10x marathon runner, and author of the new book Skincare for Runners. Prompted by Sarah and co-host Britany Williams, Dr. Jackson offers up:-solutions for post-run heat rash and hives;-loads of sun-protection insight + (scared-straight!) wisdom;-best practices for sunscreen application;-deodorant and antiperspirant recommendations; and,-save-the-toenails guidance.Nuun drinking game: Chug every time the guest recommends Vaseline! 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.comHop to it: Save 25% off your first purchase at jiminys.com/AMR25 and use code AMR25 at checkout Stress less: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks curious about “lifting heavy”—what it is + how to do it—need to give this episode a listen. So should anyone considering trying to become a Half Fanatic. And find out why your formerly favorite sports bra has morphed into a chafing-monster.Loads of laughter-laced tangents in this ep, plus learn Sarah’s “When You Decide to Pay for Parking” theory. (Hint: It’s not related to vehicles!) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City: Use code AMR for $10 off registration at PortlandMarathon.com Preserve those special memories: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Step lightly with Rothy’s! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners who have had COVID-19—or those worried about getting sick—need to listen to this warts-and-all episode. (“It felt like my lungs were wrapped in Velveeta!”) Three real women runners detail:-how long it took them to return to being active;-what those first runs back felt like (see: Velveeta);-altered outlooks on running post-virus; and,-lingering health effects. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Start Thriving: Join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR to get 40% off your first order and a free giftListen to WHY I RUN wherever you get your podcasts!Cheers! Save $15 off Wine + Shine Half-Marathon registration w/ code AMR15 at wineshinehalfmarathon.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re running with seasonal allergies, cue up this informative podcast on your next run. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Dr. Susan Raschal, an allergy & immunology specialist, about everything from pollen count to the best antihistamines.Dr. Susan gives advice on:—the ideal times to run and weather to avoid when you suffer from allergies;—the complicated relationship between allergies and asthma;—the best OTC medications to treat seasonal allergies (hint: start them early!); and—what essential oils, homeopathic remedies, and other modalities can alleviate symptoms.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Kids will love learning: New customers enjoy 20% off Little Passports by going to LittlePassports.com/AMRPretty as a picture: Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code AMRto save an additional 15% off your first order. Java joy: New subscribers, enjoy $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The perfect episode if you’re new to Another Mother Runner—or you want to run down Memory Lane with the two co-founders, Sarah and Dimity! Voice Memos from women runners, sharing fond memories of AMR interactions, are sprinkled throughout the ep, prompting the founding duo to reminisce and reveal. Producer Alex Ward jumps into the conversation toward the end.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.comStyle AND comfort: Get 30% off your Betabrand order at Betabrand.com/AMRBlossom this spring: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone traveling to a race this year will appreciate the suitcase-worth of advice the duo give to Megan, who’s doing the Chicago Marathon (her first 26.2!) this fall. All runners concerned about their knees, like Janet, will welcome the reassurance and pointers Dimity serves up. And if you relate to Becca, who needs help finding new, interesting races, this episode serves up suggestions.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.com Take your free hair quiz + get 15% off your first order at Prose.com/AMR For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of inspiring, insightful, upbeat women will groove on this episode featuring Jennifer Ferguson, CEO and founder of Handful. Laughter abounds as Jennifer shares:-the genesis and growth of her all-women brand;-how the acronyms JoMO and TEAM guide her these days;-her evolution from a Boston-qualified runner to doing 5Ks with her little dog;-the hot-topic debate over bra pads; and,-the restorative powers of plunging into frigid water!The hosting duo kvetches re: being injured before the in-studio guest joins at 13:29.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.comCalifornia-inspired classics: Get 15% off your first at JenniKayne.com with code 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

If you're dealing with chronic injuries—or just feeling burnt out—this episode about whether or not to quit running will resonate with you. Dimity talks to Elise Wallace, an accomplished runner and triathlete, about being sidelined from running.The duo talk about:—how, after two-year break from running, Elise started with a 15-second run and worked up a half marathon;—filling the void of running when you're injured;—the mental hurdle of separating past results from current reality; and—how one pro runner's perspective has helped Elise think about her next chapter.Plus, Anne Hinrichs and Emily Fischer, the two Nordic skiers from the January 18th episode, update us on their Birkebeiner and Korteloppet finishes.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMRHighlight your best features: Get 15% off at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of candid, insightful pro runners will adore this conversation with Molly Huddle, who races distances from 5K up to the marathon (when she’s not pregnant with her first baby, as she is now!). With co-hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, Molly details:-what it was like to debut at the 26.2 distance in NYC—and finish 3rd;-the genesis of her new, co-authored book, How She Did It;-how she and other pros deal with race-day anxiety;-workout modifications she’s making as she awaits giving birth in April; and,-her (possible) role in co-creating the female runner emoji!Molly Huddle hops on at 21:46.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/AMRSeamless comfort: Save 20% with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marathon runners, listen up: Dimity and Sarah breakdown ways to work in injury-prevention measures while training for 26.2, like Lizzie. If you’re like Stephanie and suffer from post-run headaches, you’ll appreciate Dimity’s advice on that affliction. And a question from Jackie provides loads of suggestions for feeding a family that makes vegetarians and carnivores feel satisfied.To get an answer to 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! Stride into spring with new Rothy’s shoes! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Go green with Blueland: Get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/AMR Get happier this year: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ideal episode for anyone whose workout mojo is MIA! Sarah and Dimity talk to three Train Like a Mother Club coaches—Jennifer Harrison, Liz Waterstraat, and Christy Scott—in front of a live audience on Hilton Head Island. The coaches serve up motivational advice and insight, including:-how important it is to find—and remember—your “why”;-how clutch consistency is;-why “turning off” your brain can help get you moving;-the power of running buddies; and,-the fire-you-up benefits of strength training.The intro chitchat proceeds swimmingly with Coaches Jen and Liz kickstarting the motivational conversation at 9:57.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.orgIndeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMRStress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've had the idea of a trying a triathlon zooming around in your head, this is your summer to put together the swim, bike, and run. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn, along with Train Like a Mother Triathlon coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, talk through the basics of starting a triathlon.The four convince you by chatting about:—How to overcome the barriers to swimming, often the hardest discipline for beginners;—Why you don't need to overinvest in any equipment, especially a bike;—Why your body will likely thrive on mixing up your running training;—and the in-person, really fun Race Like a Mother program at The Forge triathlon outside of Chicago this summer.Program Links:Race Like a Mother: Sprint Triathlon (12 weeks: May 2 - July 23, 2022)Train Like a Mother Triathlon programsWhen you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Start Thriving: Join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR to get 40% off your first order and a free $50+ gift Java jolt: Save $20 off your first three bags of Trade Coffee when you go to drinktrade.com/amr Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of grit and grace need to listen to this episode with pro runner Stephanie Bruce, who is set to retire this year due to a recently discovered heart condition. Three-peat guest Steph shares: -how her recent bout of COVID-19 nearly made her hang up her running shoes;-emotional details of her recent diagnosis of a heart condition;-details of Grit Finale, her year-long farewell to pro running;-her re-definition of success; and,-the support she cherishes from her running club teammates + her husband.Sarah and Molly enjoy a laughter-filled catch-up before Steph joins at 14:17.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Take your free hair quiz + get 15% off your first order at Prose.com/AMRPrioritize your sexual wellness: Get an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode to listen to if you’re having trouble finding your running groove: Get absolution, along with Sarah, for opting to train for a half-marathon instead of a full. Discover some running mojo with the advice bestowed on Stephanie. And blood donor-runners like Erica, get advice about timing of donations. (Here’s the link to the AMR Trains ep Dimity mentions.) To get an answer to 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!Start Thriving: Join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR to get 40% off your first order and a free $50+ gift California-inspired classics: Get 15% off your first at JenniKayne.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen for everyone concerned about racial inequity and representation in running, this episode features activist, running clubs founder, and author Alison Désir, with hosts Sarah and Tish Hamilton. With candor and insight, Alison lays out: -how running helped pull her out of depression;-the profound power of group runs;-the origin story of Running Industry Diversity Coalition, which she co-founded;-several eye-opening historical facts included in her forthcoming book; and,-steps to make your running community more welcoming + inclusive.Before Alison joins the episode at 13:28, Sarah and Tish laughingly reveal their nerdy, pro-sports-ignorant sides. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Enjoy 20% off your purchase up to 3 items at TopoAthletic.com with code TOPOAMR20 (good thru 2/28/22)Get a free 7-day trial plus $20 off your 1st purchase of vet-recommended pet products at YourFuzzy.com/AMR with code 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

If the cold has you ready to hang up your running shoes, tune into this winter weather workouts podcast. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn get chilly with two athletes who have learned to love being out in the snow: Sarah Canney, a top snowshoe runner in New Hampshire, and Jackie Hering, pro triathlete from Madison, WisconsinThe four lure you out of the warmth by discussing:—The importance of wearing the right winter gear, especially handwear;—How to mentally prepare yourself for longer, colder runs;—The most intense weather they’ve experienced (hello Nor’easter!);—and Jackie’s favorite bargain fleece tights.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Enjoy 20% off order up to 3 items at TopoAthletic.com with code TOPOAMR20 (good thru 2/28/22) Style AND comfort: Get 30% off your Betabrand order at Betabrand.com/AMR Find your Calm: Enjoy 40% off a Calm 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

Folks looking to feel all the feels—and gain first-hand insight into surviving a heart attack or heart failure—need to listen to this episode. Hosts Sarah and Coach Liz talk with two 40-something survivors who emphasize:-the importance of listening to your body;-how stress plays a part in the heart-health equation;-the desire to have longevity with running, as well as life; and,-how critical it is to know—and respect—your limits. Not surprisingly, Sarah shares (another) pickleball exploit in the intro before the first guest hops on at 10:29. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Seamless comfort: Save 20% with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amrSocks: Go to Bombas.com/AMR to get 20% off your first purchase.Sex: Enjoy 30 days of full access for free when you go to DipseaStories.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time travel with the co-hosts as they give athletic advice to their 25- and 35-year-old selves, prompted by a question from Jen. If you’re like Penny and you’re training for a spring marathon in the depths of winter, you’ll benefit from the answers to her two-part question. And new moms like Tiana will appreciate the resume-running advice.To get an answer to 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!Kick up your heels in new Rothy’s shoes! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Clean and kind: Get 20% off your first order at Blueland.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot to love about Sarah’s new occasional co-host, Britany Williams, especially for folks looking to become a stronger, more balanced runner: Britany is a runner, personal trainer, and group-fitness instructor with a deep well of fitness knowledge—and a whole lot of empathy and charisma! In a one-on-one conversation, Britany details:-ways to strive toward running-longevity;-an LOL TMI tale;-why, as a Black runner, she runs with pride in both Baltimore and Portland;-several mobility and activation exercises to do pre-run;-similarities of the challenges of a barre class and a half-marathon; and,-great pointers on how to engage your core. 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 Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to hang out with two amazing women—and coaches? Then come along with us as we introduce you to the new Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jess Hofheimer and Amy Skorich, two North-Carolina-based runners (and mothers!) who are now overseeing the traditional running programs.Listen in as Dimity, Sarah, Jess and Amy talk about how:—The two got became runners (both started with a marathon distance!);—Jess overcame overtraining and disordered eating to run her best marathon at age 45;—Amy had a frustrating journey to a diagnosis of type one diabetes—and how she ran her marathon PR after being diagnosed; —The pair approach training with the perspective of "commitment with flexibility" and "curiosity with possibility."Train with Jess + Amy in their traditional running programs: 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Get happier this year: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrFind your Calm: Enjoy 40% off a Calm 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

A must-listen episode for anyone who feels run down or that they’re running on empty: Sarah and Coach Amanda talk with sports nutritionist (and elite runner) Jo Butler about underfueling. Jo details:-the importance of eating enough to fuel performance—and everyday life;-the domino effect, both physical and mental, of undereating;-how stress affects your running;-the links between eating and hormones; and,-ideal pre-run foods and smart snack options.The hosting duo talks muffin-baking before the guest joins at 12:01. 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 yours at ZzzQuil.com Get a free 7-day trial plus $20 off your 1st purchase of vet-recommended pet products at YourFuzzy.com/AMR with code AMR Start Thriving: Join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR to get 40% off your first order and a free gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen for some laughs—and to learn why Erin (and probably you!) feels crummy during a recovery week while marathon training. Get training advice for a weekend of “stacked” races, like Caroline is doing. And find out if the hosts crave any food while working out after Cathy admits she daydreams about doughnuts. 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!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Take your free hair quiz + get 15% off your first order at Prose.com/AMRNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all injured runners—and runners looking to get stronger or faster: This is a must-listen-to episode! Sarah and Coach Liz have an in-depth conversation with two deep-water running instructors, including the founder of Fluid Running. Learn:-how to stay in shape when you can’t run;-how each guest ran a speedy marathon after training almost exclusively in a pool;-ways to make “aqua jogging” less boring; and,-the cardiovascular and strength-building benefits of pool running.In the intro, the hosts kvetch about unsolicited athletic advice from older white men; the first guest hops on at 12:31.As promised: Save $25 off Fluid Running with coupon code AMR25.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 California-inspired classics: Get 15% off your first at JenniKayne.com with code AMR Vita-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 hit the snow on skinny skis? You will be after this podcast about cross country skiing basics!Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Anne Hinrichs, a cross country ski instructor and Birkebeiner finisher, and Emily Fischer, a marathoner and triathlete who is training for her first Korteloppet, a 29K ski race during the Birkebeiner weekend.The group chat about:—the differences between classic cross country skiing and skate skiing;—what cross country skiing equipment you need to get started (step one: a strong core!); —how skate skiing compares to running—and training for a ski event compares to a marathon;—and why conquering a downhill on skinny skis makes you feel like a rock star. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 20% off your purchase up to 3 items at TopoAthletic.com with code TOPOAMR20 (good thru 2/28/22) Great socks! Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/AMRStress less this year: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book lovers: This bi-annual episode is a must-listen! Sarah and Ellison cozy up (remotely) to talk about the best new books they’ve read (and listened to). Fiction and non-fiction. Here are the books they discuss:Fight Night: Miriam ToewsA Line to Kill: Anthony HorowitzThe Days of Afrekete: Asali SolomonChouette: Claire OshetskyThe School for Good Mothers: Jessamine ChanIntimacies: Katie KitamuraA Net for Small Fishes: Lucy JagoSea of Tranquility: Emily St. John MandelThe Lost Daughter: Elena FerranteThese Precious Days: Ann PatchettGraceland, at Last: Margaret RenklThe Secret History of Home Economics: Danielle DreilingerAll That She Carried: Tiya Miles Before starting to talk about books at 11:01, the duo reminisces about track workouts from their (relative) glory days.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Enjoy 20% off your purchase up to 3 items atTopoAthletic.com with code TOPOAMR20 (good thru 2/28/22) Style AND comfort: Get 30% off your Betabrand order at Betabrand.com/AMR Connect with your sexual self: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trialby going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if you’re like Carly and you’re waffling on winter training for a spring race. Or if you’re like Katie and you wonder if you still need to do hill repeats when you live in a hilly part of the country. Or Amy, who is contemplating joining a Masters swim team. 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! New Year, new Rothy’s shoes! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR A clean start to 2022: Get 20% off your first order at Blueland.com/AMRNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An episode for everyone who admires trailblazers like Kathrine Switzer and Jane Fonda: Journalist Danielle Friedman shares insight and anecdotes gained from her research for her brand-new book, Let’s Get Physical. She talks with hosts Sarah and Katie about:-the genesis of our contemporary fitness industry;-the pervasive (and now debunked!) notion that strenuous physical exertion harmed women;-how the 1970s running boom affected women differently than men;-Jane Fonda blending fitness and feminism; and,-women finding solace from movement in navigating loss.Sarah shares poignant family news in the introduction; the guest comes on at 15:18.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get happier this year: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for some simple, easy ways to integrate habits into your life, we’ve got you. Two experts—psychologist Dr. Michelle Trotter-Mathison and dietician Ellie Kempton—chat with Dimity and Sarah Wassner Flynn about what makes a sustainable, healthy habit.Among other things, the discussion includes: The disconnect between intention and action—and where most of us get tripped up; Why size (think super tiny!) and simplicity (think super easy!) are key when forming a new routine and subsequent habit; How a routine, rather than being constricting, can actually be freeing; and The idea that willpower is actually a reflection of needs not being met. (So true when it comes to nutrition!) Ready to join Michelle in Creating Habits that Stick? Register here; the four-week program starts Monday, January 10.Ready to join Ellie in Simply Nourished Like a Mother? Register here; the eight-week program starts Monday, January 10. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less this year: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrGet a free 7-day trial plus $20 off your first purchase of vet-recommended pet products at YourFuzzy.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrapping up this annual, year-end tradition, Sarah gabs with Dimity, Tish, Liz, and Ellison. Laughs abound in this 500th episode!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr A beautiful deal: Get 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may be biased, but we think ringing in the new year with an athletic tradition is pretty much the best idea ever. You will too, after you listen to this podcast.Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with three women who start the year off with athletic traditions: First up is Jane Martin-Lavaud, who began her tradition of participating in the Coney Island Polar Plunge in 2015 to honor her daughter, and now plunges weekly; Then we hear from Jodi Snowdon, who has run the in the Resolution Run 5K, a Canada-wide event, with her two daughters for nine straight years; Then we connect with Jen Miller, who spent New Year's Eve in 2020 doing the Hainesport Hundred and 24 Hour Endurance Run—and had so much type-2 fun she went back this year for another 45 or so laps. Many Happy Miles offers fresh monthly workouts, strength circuits, challenges, as well as expert workshops, a 15% yearlong discount on merchandise and training programs at Another Mother Runner, live strength and yoga classes, among other features. Join us today!We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkoutTune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amrReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in on this annual tradition: Host Sarah Bowen Shea catches up with half of her co-hosts to hear what they were up to in 2021—and what 2022 might hold for them. (With a fair number of conversational side trips!) This week: Katie, Adrienne, Amanda, and Molly.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stay Calm during the holidays: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for consistency, strength, and community in your workout routine? Look no farther than Many Happy Miles in 2022.Dimity chats with a trio of women about Many Happy Miles, our annual membership program: First up is Christy Diller, a physical therapist, three-year member of Many Happy Miles, and running coach who will oversee the Ask a Physical Therapist/PT Move of the Month. “I’m so excited to provide education and guidance on a subject I’m passionate about,” she says, “We’re going to set you up to have a good base; it doesn’t have to be complicated.” Then we talk to Brandi Dockett, a personal trainer, who will help with the strength circuits and live strength classes this year. Brandi has a practical, yet engaging Finally, we connect with Hillary Rosenberg, also a three-year member of Many Happy Miles, who calls herself a Many Happy Miles evangelist. “The program has transformed me from someone who runs to somebody who thinks of myself as a runner. That’s a really big difference.” Many Happy Miles offers fresh monthly workouts, strength circuits, challenges, as well as expert workshops, a 15% yearlong discount on merchandise and training programs at Another Mother Runner, live strength and yoga classes, among other features.Join us today!This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners looking for inspiration: Listen to this episode, a conversation with ultrarunner Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who started running a mere five years ago—after losing her leg to cancer two decades ago. With Sarah and Amanda co-hosting, Jacky shares:-her gratitude about the journey that took her from amputation to professional runner;-how the first mile of every run is uniquely uncomfortable for her;-why she finds trails more appealing than roads;-her "unfinished business" with a 240-mile race in Moab, Utah; and-her sub-24-hour 100-mile run on a NordicTrack treadmill.Before the ultramarathoner joins at 13:17, the hosting duo talks about extreme weather they've run in recently. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Give the gift of KORSA running apparel: Get $20 off at roadrunnersports.com/amrShare stories—and StoryWorth: Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/amr Subscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen if you’re like Holly and you want to figure out how your half-marathon finish time can predict when you’ll cross your marathon finish line. Or if you can relate to Amy, who’s looking to support friends training for a 13.1 or 26.2 during winter weather. 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!Limited holiday discount: Save 25% on Runderwear with code GIFT25 at Runderwear.com/amr Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners, bakers, and anyone who admires grit + tenacity will eat up this episode featuring Sarah and Dimity as hosts and guest Rachel Wyman, a triathlete/mother runner, founder of the Montclair Bread Company, and author of the newly released Will Run for Doughnuts. Star baker Rachel details:-her horrific 2018 bike accident—and remarkable recovery (including a huge 26.2 PR!);-how rock climbing serves as a cross-training tool—and more—for her;-the 5K she’s organized for eight years + the running club she co-founded;-adjustments to her training because she’s on her feet for 8+ hours/day for work;-ways to make baking more accessible and less intimidating (even doughnuts!).In the introductory chitchat, the hosting duo talk about ways their kids—and book group—are bringing holiday cheer into their lives. Rachel the Baker joins at 16:17.Check out two of Rachel's recipes.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout Go to Curology.com/amr for a free 30-day trial, just pay $4.95 for shipping & handling. See here: To try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free, go to WarbyParker.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices