Another Mother Runner

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

We’ve got the beat on this one—we’re talking all about running cadence, so if you’re often injured or are looking for a little free speed, tune in!Dimity talks to Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat about why most runners would benefit from paying attention to their running cadence.The trio discuss:—The value of having your foot be on the ground for less time;—How to measure running cadence either manually or using a GPS;—Why 164 steps per minute—not the mythical 180—is a great goal for most of us; and—Ways to (patiently) work on your cadence, including music.Play with Running Cadence PlaylistOn SpotifyOn iTunesSong 1: Mr. Brightside: 148 bpmSong 2: Don’t Stop Me Now: 160 bpmSong 3: This Too Shall Pass: 160 bpmSong 4: But It’s Better If You Do: 170 bpmSong 5: Happy: 160 bpmSong 6: Dancing with Myself: 180 bpmThis 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 in search of adventure will thrill to this episode featuring Liz Ferro, author of the newly released memoir Finish Line Feeling, as she details running more than 75 marathons with Antarctica Marathon next up. Liz regales Sarah and co-host Katie with details of:-conquering a marathon in every state in just 2.5 years;-prepping for Antarctica Marathon, including how a weighted sled factors in;-her unique training methods, including surprisingly low mileage;-running Great Wall of China Marathon in 92-degree heat; and,-the finish line being the beginning of what’s possible.Before the guest joins at 12:05, Sarah and Katie excitedly discuss their upcoming biz trip to Austin. Trigger warning: To avoid brief mentions of childhood trauma, start listening at 19:56. 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 Stress less: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah counsel:-half-marathoner-in-training Derry on the importance of taking a rest day; -stepping-up-to-a-50K Jo on doing prehab with a physical therapist; and,-nighttime runner Tory on safety and light-up tips. 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 empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkout Tune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amr Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gain a deeper understanding of Native American runners in this installment of our Run in Her Shoes series, featuring two Indigenous women runners, including Verna Volker, founder of Native Women Running. With Coach Liz as co-host, the guests explain: -the prayerful nature of running for Native Americans; -how being a morning runner is especially profound to a member of the Navajo Nation;-the mission to bring light to cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; -how race organizers and participants can go beyond land acknowledgments; and,-the sense one runner has of her ancestors watching out for her as she runs in nature.Social Sarah shares details about producer Alex’s beautiful wedding in the intro before the first guest joins at 14:27. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 25% now at Handful.com. After 12/1, use promo code HandfulAMR15 for 15% off A beautiful deal: Get 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to hear the ins and outs of running a beer mile: four laps, four full beers, and lots of laughs? Tune in.Dimity talks to Alli Morgan, a two-time World Champion Beer Miler and the Women's World Record holder (6:16.5!) and the mom to 9-year-old twins.Alli, an Olympic Trials qualifier in the 10,000 meters and marathon, twists open the details on how:—She got involved in the beer mile;—She snagged the World Record (hint: it's in the chug);—She mentally talks herself through the final lap;—To run your first beer mile with success.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

An ideal episode if your running needs an infusion of fun! Sarah welcomes therapist Kate Kneifel, MSW, LCSW, who shares running games that can change your outlook and approach to running—and life. This one-on-one conversation (co-host Katie scoots after the intro chitchat) zigs and zags in delightful directions, including:-detailing running games you’ve never considered;-how creativity and playfulness can invigorate your relationship with running;-the value of giving your brain “something to chew on”;-the joy of small things; and, -how to get “unstuck.”Before Katie ducks out of the episode (which originally aired 7/10/20), the hosting duo laughs over an unexpected TMI topic. Kate the therapist enters the scene at 20:48.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/amrShare stories—and StoryWorth: Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/amr A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMRSubscribe and use code amr at checkout to save 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic moments; they share what’s bringing them joy; Dimity divulges how she got her kids to engage in sports; and Sarah reveals her new sporty passion. A fun listen full of laughs! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Stay fit this winter with iFit technology: Explore options at NordicTrack.com Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkout Tune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amr Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unless you’re hibernating this winter, you need to listen to this episode featuring Chicago-based running coach, Robyn LaLonde, who shares savvy advice for making it through the miles in cold, snow, rain, and wind. Along with hosts Sarah and Tish, Robyn offers: -why winter is her favorite running season (!); -a personal take on layering to stay warm + dry; -intriguing guidance on showering after a frigid run; -high praise for a good brimmed hat; and,-creative tips for running on a windy day. In the intro chitchat, Tish confesses to her anxiety leading up running her 10th (!) New York City Marathon. Intrepid Robyn joins from “Chiberia” at 16:16. 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 Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout Stay Calm during the holidays: enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast will resonate with anybody who has crossed a finish line—and unexpectedly fel sad, listless or empty in the days following. Dimity talks to Jodi Edmonds, who ran her first marathon in October and was surprised by the post-race blues she felt after her very successful race, and Dr. Erin Alaya, a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in health and sport psychology.The trio candidly discuss:—How typical—and total normal—it is to feel the post-race blues;—How your personal values come into play when you lose the focus and structure of training;—What you can do to prepare for them before you cross your finish line;—And when it makes sense to call in a professional to help you through them.This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're fresh off a race—or have one on the horizon—this episode is for you: Sarah talks with two coaches who detail the best next steps to take post-race. Coaches Amanda Loudin and Mandy Cherry lay out:-the cycle of building up, breaking down, and all-important recovery; -what constitutes “rest” after a big effort (sorry, no couch involved); -the benefits of easy runs; -surprising-for-Sarah blister treatment; and,-how much time to take between races. Take a swig of Nuun Immunity3 every time a coach utters the word, “microtears.” Post-race talk starts at 15:07.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Refresh your running wardrobe: get $20 off your KORSA order at roadrunnersports.com/amr See here: To try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free, go to WarbyParker.com/AMR You need 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

Sarah and Dimity offer words of wisdom for:-Becca, who wants to work on her balance; -Tara, about how much time to take off between half-marathons; and, -Rachel, bedeviled by cold hands while running. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support.An underwear refresh: Save 20% on Runderwear with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amrFeel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMRWe can all use some help: for 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of Run Fast, Eat Slow (read: everyone!) will adore this episode, in which co-founder Elyse Kopecky talks all about their just-out cookbook, Rise & Run: Recipes, Rituals and Runs to Fuel Your Day, with Sarah and Katie. Elyse: -sings the joys of muffins—including 24 (!) new Superhero Muffin recipes; -demystifies baking with a wide array of flours; -shares how to make a balanced, tasty smoothie; and,-details exciting, start-with-Shalane plans for her upcoming marathon, her first! Just for AMR listeners, Elyse shares the recipes to the Superhero Muffin 2.0 and the Everything Bagel Superhero Muffin.Speaking of races: In the intro, Sarah talks about her recent quarter-marathon (a squeaker!) before Elyse joins at 16:01.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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out when five women—all new runners, all with complicated life stories—train for the New York City Marathon.Australian Running coach Anna Liptak followed their journey in her new documentary I'm Not a Runner.Dimity and Anna chat about: —The various speed bumps, both physical and mental, the runners overcame during 15 months of training;—Why strength training was a key component of getting to the finish line; —Capturing the amazing energy of the New York City Marathon—and the runners' energy shift at the 30K mark;—And why, as Anna says, obstacles are where you find the most joy.Rent I'm Not a Runner for $5: You won't regret it!This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode for inspiration—and eye-popping laughs. Sarah and Dimity host guest Dana Sullivan, a 57-year-old breast cancer survivor who took part in an intensive weight-training and nutrition program that culminated in wearing a bikini in a physique competition! Dana reveals: -a shocking twist in her cancer diagnosis; -jaw-dropping elements of the 24-week, body-transforming program; -TMI details (spray tan, waxing, a red Solo Cup) about getting stage-ready; plus,-her early obsession (+ an encounter) with Arnold Schwarzenegger! Dimity tells tales of a family road trip to see her volleyball-playing daughter before Dana joins the show at 16:34. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices