Another Mother Runner

Anyone interested in training their brain as well as their body needs to listen to this insightful episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Carrie Jackson, a certified mental performance consultant and author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance, details: -how to create your own race reports to learn from them;  -ways to stay grounded in the joy of sport;  -how to sidestep self-sabotage;  -why resilience is more important than confidence; and, -non-vomit-inducing ways to bolster gratitude!   Before the guest joins around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, Sarah dives into revealing her and Molly’s planned weekend-workout.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com   Seeing is believing: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

This debut episode is ideal listening for all athletes, especially ones in a pursuit of increased athletic enjoyment and success. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat does a deep dive into the new book Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change by Olga Khazan. Among other things, Coach Liz discusses the importance of openness during a race; how conscientiousness can help runners succeed in training; and why being more outgoing might deepen your connection to running. (As promised, here’s Coach Liz on Goodreads.)   Other books Coach Liz recommends:  How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be: Katy Milkman Four Thousand Weeks: Oliver Burkeman Unwinding Anxiety: Judson Brewer   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Check out the full Currex lineup +  get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off  sitewide at bearmattress.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

This episode is ideal for any athlete who wants savvy, practical advice distilled into actionable nuggets—it’s loaded with ’em! In anticipation to the debut of Miles of Books as a standalone podcast next Tuesday, April 22 (!), this ep encapsulates many of Coach Liz’s best previous suggestions. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz covers ways to win the mental game; the importance of (occasionally) embracing discomfort; how to handle fear and anxiety; and quitting.   Books Coach Liz discusses: Winning the Mental Game: Dr. Amber Selking On Top of Your Game: Carrie Cheadle The Comfort Crisis: Michael Easter Scarcity Brain: Michael Easter Fear Less: Pippa Grange Quitting: Julia Keller The Dip: Seth Godin   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try before you buy: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for  your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off  sitewide at bearmattress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Any runners looking for a flat marathon, like Stacie, should listen to this episode (and take a look at this write-up). Gals returning to running, including Becca, will appreciate the run-walk interval insight Dimity shares. And blister-prone runners and hikers, like Donna, will welcome the preventative tips the hosts offer.    Dimity reveals how her book-writing is going before the gals jump into the first question around BARRY INSERT TIME. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Learn more about, and register for, Better Together. And tune in next Tuesday, April 22, for the debut of our Miles of Books podcast!      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   2-in-1 relief: For $25 off your first order,  go to GOsleeves.com/amr   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Any runners looking for a flat marathon, like Stacie, should listen to this episode (and take a look at this write-up). Gals returning to running, including Becca, will appreciate the run-walk interval insight Dimity shares. And blister-prone runners and hikers, like Donna, will welcome the preventative tips the hosts offer.    Dimity reveals how her book-writing is going before the gals jump into the first question around BARRY INSERT TIME. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Learn more about, and register for, Better Together. And tune in next Tuesday, April 22, for the debut of our Miles of Books podcast!      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   2-in-1 relief: For $25 off your first order,  go to GOsleeves.com/amr   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

This is the episode for anyone who sometimes exercises as much for social reasons as health ones—and those gals who are looking for in-person support. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with a runner and a triathlete who thrive on the camaraderie and encouragement of athletic groups. Plus, SBS sits in the guest seat to talk about her pickleball leagues. The active gals cover:  -the origin story of Your Motha’s Run Club;  -advice on approaching not-yet-friends to run with you;  -how athletic groups are about so much more than sports;  -laughter being more important than a win for SBS; and,  -find out what a “goggle-fit” party is!    The hosts jump right into the topic as Amanda talks about her cherished running club and her eight-years-and-going-strong 6:00 a.m. strength class. The first guest joins around 10:03. Hydration + fuel: Save 20% with code AMR2520 at GUenergy.com through 5/2/25   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for  your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

If you ever wondered what drives someone to run 100 miles, swim across the English Channel, or dive into near-freezing water—all in the name of pushing limits—this episode is for you. We’re joined by Shannon Hogan, author of The Unforgiving Hours, a new book celebrating the grit and grace of "ordinary" endurance athletes. In the episode, Shannon shares... Her own “unforgiving” athletic feats; How the subjects in her book prove that mental toughness can often trump physical ability; Lessons from endurance sports that apply to everyday life…and more.  Note: This is our final Miles of Books segment on Another Mother Runner. Starting Tuesday, April 22, Miles of Books launches as its own podcast! Episodes will air every other Tuesday, alternating between nonfiction (hosted by Coach Liz + Sarah) and fiction (hosted by Sarah + Ellison Weist). We’re excited to share more stories—and grow our community of book-loving runners! Join us for your own adventure this fall at the Grand Traverse.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try before you buy: Get 20% off all Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

This enlightening episode is a must-listen for all runners: Stephanie Mundt, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and running coach based in Phoenix, talks about the range of bone stress injuries. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guest details:  -the spectrum of bone stress injuries; -how the medical understanding of such injuries has evolved; -the astonishing recurrence rate of these sidelining injuries; -how (and why) to “feed” your bones; and, -her conservative training approach—and her amazing 26.2 achievements!    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off  registration at portlandmarathon.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for  your next purchase at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Any runners getting ready for an evening race, like the Aussie caller doing this half-marathon, will appreciate all the guidance in this episode. Aqua-jogging curious listeners, including Nicole, will love the deep-dive (!) on the topic. And runners who get bummed out about getting boxed in during a race, like Caroline, will value the advice the hosts offer.    Before the first question around 5:15, Sarah and Dimity talk about cute tees. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Learn about, and register for, Better Together.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Stay-put performance underwear:  For 20% off, use code AMR20 at ParadisSport.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Runners of all sizes and shapes will appreciate this candid conversation with Mia Braithwaite, founder of Rear View Runners and the blog The Fat Athlete. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Mia talks about:  -wholeheartedly embracing the word “fat”—and why words matter; -helping fat runners get past “the cloud of shame + blame”;  -creative suggestions for ideal, inclusive races;  -workout wear recommendations for larger runners; and, -a possibly surprising or controversial medical admission.   Before the guest joins around 6:52, Molly and Sarah have a catch-up session, including hatching a scheme that involves dumbbells and kettlebells.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off  sitewide at bearmattress.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or curious about endurance challenges, this episode is for you. Hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn talk with trailblazer Manika Gamble about her unique (and relatable) journey conquering the world's toughest races. The conversation covers: Manika’s transition from collegiate hurdler to ultra-marathoner; Her experience as the first Black American woman to complete the Namib Race, a 155-mile ultra in Africa. Strategies that helped her push through extreme conditions; Lessons learned from a recent DNF; Advice for those looking to take on their first marathon—or any big goal. Manika also shares what’s next on her adventure list and how she continues to challenge herself. Inspired to join us on an upcoming adventure? Check out these programs: Grand Traverse Hike & Trail Run (October 4, Duluth, MN) – A 10-27 mile trek along the Superior Hiking Trail. Better Together at the City of Oaks (November 2, Raleigh, NC) – Choose from a 5K, 10K, half, or full marathon. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference: Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Spring has sprung: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off sitewide at bearmattress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

This episode is required listening for anyone curious about how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Wegovy affect running and the ability to train for races. The guest, sports dietitian and 18x-marathoner Meghann Featherstun of Featherstone Nutrition, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, about:  -how GLP-1 agonists work on various parts of the body; -how to “eat around” these drugs to fuel (+ refuel) runs; -balancing carbs and proteins given reduced appetite;  -concerns about runners using these Rx’s for “vanity” weight loss; and, -whether you can train for a marathon while on these drugs.     The guest joins around 8:26, but first Amanda tells about learning to curl (yes, as in, the icy Olympic sport!).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com    Spring has sprung: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

This is the ideal episode for runners, like Stacy, who have been sick and want to know how to ease back into training. Or runners like Christine, wondering the best practices for warming up before a race. Then there are all the runners like Tianna suffering from plantar fasciitis, who will be grateful for the insight and advice on overcoming that pernicious foot ailment.    Before the Q&As start at 9:21, Sarah tells tales of her workouts on a recent East Coast trip. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are details about Better Together and Grand Traverse.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Whether you’re a newer runner, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, you’ll gain insight and wisdom from this episode featuring three “regular” women runners talking about how they developed a runner’s mindset and identity. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the runners talk about:  -the power of exercising outdoors;  -the effect of the internet + thinking others judge your running;  -the importance of working toward a goal, not just wishing for it;  -not using negative language to describe a run or race effort; and, -it's never being too late to hone your mental muscle.    Before the first guest joins around 13:37, Sarah faces Liz’s (good-natured) mockery to tell about her recent pickleball pajama party!   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference:  Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Whether you’re training for a race or simply looking to stay active and injury-free, cross training (XT) can be a game-changer. In this episode, host Sarah Wassner Flynn chats with Another Mother Runner coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jennifer Harrison, two seasoned endurance coaches and triathletes, about the importance of XT and how to incorporate it into your life. The conversation covers: what exactly qualifies as cross-training—and why it’s essential for runners; how to sub in XT for runs without compromising performance; creative and enjoyable XT options to keep training fresh; using cross-training to prevent or recover from injury; and, seasonal approaches to cross-training, including how it shifts during race training vs. the off-season. Liz and Jen also share their personal favorite ways to cross-train, offer practical advice for balancing XT with running, and provide insight on how XT can enhance your overall fitness and performance. Ready to find your next finish line? Check out all of our training programs, from triathlon to ultra running and everything in between here. Bonus: Our programs are on sale all week, so be sure to snag a discount while it’s available! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Any athlete looking to sidestep injury and feel more centered owes it to themself to listen to this episode featuring Erin Taylor, a 20-year yoga instructor and author of Move, Rest, Recover: Your Practical Guide to Balancing Mind and Body. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Erin talks about:  -how + why recovery is unique to each athlete;  -the benefits of short restorative stretch sessions;  -recovery insight + advice for injured runners;  -her three surprising favorite recovery tools; and, -the move she calls “the boss”—and why it should be your daily go-to.   Sarah details a near-miss on a recent run before the guest jumps on around 08:59. Special freebie: Redeem a free month of full access to all of Erin’s content, including weekly yoga videos.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Calling all treadmill runners: This episode is for you! Coach Dimity serves up all sorts of clever ways to make a treadmill run more fun and effective, in response to Nicole’s query. If you’re like Allison and you want to run faster, you’ll appreciate the duo’s speed-building advice. The show wraps with fueling strategies for day-long endurance events, prompted by a Q from relay-runner Karen.   Before the hosts start dispensing wisdom and anecdotes around 5:28, Dimity shares details about an upcoming family vacation. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Check out our training programs.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Hydration + fuel: Save 20% with code AMR20 at GUenergy.com through 3/15/25   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000   Build your support system: Visit BetterHelp.com/amr for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Calling all perfectionists and Type-A folks (and those who are intrigued by them): This enlightening episode is for you! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about:  -the difference between being a diligent athlete and a perfectionist;  -the double-edged sword of upholding super-high standards;  -the benefits of letting go, even in a race;  -balancing ambition + striving with gratitude; and, -acknowledging a workout or race sucked!   The host duo compares notes about rock concerts they’ve attending (a Phish v. REM smackdown!) before the guest joins around 8:43. Play-along: Chug GU Hydration every time the guest says, “adaptive!” Miles of Books, at the episode’s end, continues the conversation re: perfectionism with this book.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   New AG1 subscribers: Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

In this episode, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome Robin Legat, an accomplished athlete in the world of hybrid racing. Robin shares how she found her competitive spirit later in life, her experiences in competitions like Spartan and DEKA races, and her passion for helping others build confidence through fitness. The conversation touches on: hybrid racing: what it is and why it’s attracting athletes of all levels; Robin’s journey from running a fitness studio to competing in obstacle racing and hybrid fitness events—and how she landed a dream job in the industry; and, tips and motivation from Robin on how to embrace athleticism, build confidence, and stay active well into midlife and beyond. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.  We appreciate your—and their—support. New AG1 subscribers: Go to drinkAG1.com/AMR for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Whether you have an injury now—or one is lurking in the future—you’ll find this episode fascinating. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, guest Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, a running medicine practitioner and founder of the RUNsource app, explains:  -the continued prevalence of running injuries;  -how medical misinformation innocently gets spread among runners; -the value of a practitioner who understands athletic identity;  -why fueling regularly throughout the day is so critical; and, -why she keeps her injured runners running.   Before the physical therapist joins the conversation around 11:57, Tish talks about the Savannah Book Festival.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference:  Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Athletes looking to be smart with their post-workout recovery will appreciate the hosts’ answer to Ellany’s question about the difference between foam rolling and using a massage gun. Runners considering a backyard ultra, like Jennifer, will be intrigued by the insightful training advice Coach Dimity offers. (Here are the marathon plansshe references.) And anyone doing an early spring cleaning of their workout-wear drawer(s), including Cortney, will benefit from Sarah’s purge-advice.   Before Sarah reads the first Q at 4:40, the hosts talk about Dimity swimming strategically. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Sign up to Go the Distance.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Fans of writing and running—or folks looking to forge their runner identity—will love this episode about keeping a running/movement journal. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, guest Lauren Fleshman, former pro runner, entrepreneur, and co-creator of the Believe Training Journal, shares: -the multi-faceted power of journaling;  -advice for how to start keeping a running journal;  -the power of looking back at past journal entries;  -how messiness can serve a purpose; and, -how journal-writing can foster + strengthen your running identity.   Before Lauren joins the conversation around 08:24, the hosts share anecdotal advice on how to enjoy weight training—even a Turkish get-up! (And listen to the very end for bonus content: curly haircareadvice from Lauren!)    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

While February is Heart Health Month, we should be tuned into our tickers every day. And this episode is a reminder of just that. We’re chatting with good friend of the pod Molly Williams, who suffered a heart attack a few months ago, about her experience, recovery, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Plus, we’ll hear from Dr. Martha Gulati, a leading cardiologist, who’ll share valuable insights on how to prioritize our heart health and stay ahead of any risks.  This is an important conversation you won’t want to miss. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.  We appreciate your—and their—support.   Insoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

Anyone looking for motivation—and learning how to get out of their own way—needs to listen to this enlightening episode with guest Steve Magness, a renowned performance expert, coach, and author, whose just-published book is Win the Inside Game. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Steve details: -making the shift from “I like to run” to “I am a runner”; -why + how we self-sabotage;  -the importance of intrinsic motivation + competency;  -how to create more of a sense of play in your running; and, -the importance of “dabbling” in a variety of pursuits.    It probably won’t come as a surprise that host Sarah recounts recent pickleball pursuits before guest-Steve joins around 04:32.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000   New AG1 subscribers: Go to drinkAG1.com/AMR for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

If you’re going to run 26.2 miles for the first time in 2025, like May, you owe it to yourself to listen to the episode, which includes a detailed primer on training for your first marathon. Any runner will benefit from Coach Dimity’s detailed strength-training suggestions in response to Kelsey’s question. And all runners will love scheming their own solution to Heather’s “dilemma” of getting to run both the Boston and London marathons!    Before the Q&As start rolling at 08:12, the hosts talk rowing and (epic!) erging. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Go the Distance: Early-bird pricing starts February 5.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   New AG1 subscribers: Go to drinkAG1.com/AMR for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

Anyone interested in the backstory of the Another Mother Runner community or learning more about this podcast’s host, Sarah Bowen Shea, will enjoy this crossover episode. In it, SBS becomes the guest, interviewed by an intuitive dad of two and college professor, Jonathan Ravarino, on his Ultra Balance Podcast. It’s a lively conversation!    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel the Currex difference:  Get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

This episode is for anyone who loves running, musicals, or finding inspiration in unexpected places! Hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with Kara Cutruzzula, writer, editor, and creator of Marathon The Musical, a one-of-a-kind show that blends the worlds of running and performance. Kara shares: The inspiration behind Marathon and its themes of endurance, hope, and connection; How running fueled Kara’s creativity, including DIY'ing her own marathon for research;  The enduring process of writing a musical, including how to make it all come to life on stage, and more!   Follow Kara on her website or on Instagram for updates on Marathon.  Listen to Kara chat more about the link between running and creativity on a previous AMR podcast.  Save the date! The 2025 Better Together team is heading to the City of Oaks Marathon on Nov. 2. Registration opens March 10—don’t miss it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

If you’ve ever felt even a twinge of “mommy guilt” (ugh!), this episode is a must-listen. The guest is Nancy Reddy, an author and mother runner whose new book The Good Mother Myth. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, the guest discusses: -how crazy-making “shoulda-woulda-coulda” can be;  -the importance of being reminded you’re in a body;  -societal expectations of caring for your kids over yourself;  -running’s role in the creative process; and, -the book-related running club she recently joined!    Before the guest joins around 07:10, Britany shares her current struggles of toddler-parenting.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start your New Year on a healthier note   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

If your mojo is low, like Grace’s, you’ll appreciate the motivational tips shared by the hosts. Folks who huff-and-puff excessively on a run, like Julie, will be pleased to hear the insight Dimity serves up and Sarah’s book recommendation. Finally, all runners will benefit from the duo’s advice on fueling in response to Nicole’s candid question. (Here’s the $25 nutrition program Dimity mentions.)    Before the Q&As start at 5:52, Sarah shares the heartwarming backstory about why she’s rowing on the San Francisco Bay this weekend. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-00   Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start  your New Year on a healthier note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

This episode is for everyone who has contemplated opting out of a workout, a training cycle, a race, or, heck, even a book club! The guests are Train Like a Mother Clubcoaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the coaching duo discusses:  -how to reframe your notions about quitting;  -weighing the risk versus reward of not continuing; -the importance of learning how to suffer in order to improve;  -the logistics of dropping out of a race midway; and, -being strategic, instead of reactive, in your decision to move on.   Before the coaches start doling out wisdom and advice around 8:17, Coach Liz shares her 8-year-old son’s goal list. (Awwww!) Later, Coach Jen details her on-going return from a debilitating injury.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

This is the episode for all the big-dreamers out there: The guest is Becca Pizzi, who has completed marathons on all seven continents, and she's now the first (and only!) female race director of the Antarctica Marathon. Along with hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, Becca shares about her adventurous life, including:  how her own running adventures led to her gig as a race director; the logistics and challenges of organizing a marathon in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth; and, behind-the-scenes details of what it takes to participate in and direct a marathon in Antarctica. If you’ve got adventure on your mind but Antarctica is a little out of reach, we’ve got a brand new hiking program geared towards the Mammoth March or a similar 20-ish mile hike. It’s sixteen weeks long, and has all the workouts, details and information you need to have a great day on the trail.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar  products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

This is the perfect episode for anyone looking to get unstuck and become a stronger version of themselves—in running and in life! Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Liz Waterstraat, the guest Kate Gladdin, author of the recently published Okay, Now What? How to Be Resilient When Life Gets Tough, details:  -how to teach your brain to be more flexible;  -the importance of doing hard things + allowing yourself to fail;  -how to avoid falling into an all-or-nothing mindset;  -the three A’s of self-compassion; and,  -what OGT is.    Before the guest joins around 6:04, Sarah shares what she’s striving for in 2025.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   GUod to go: Get 25% off with code  GUAMR2025 at GUenergy.com   Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start your New Year on a healthier note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

If your quads burn going up stairs, like Dina’s do, you’ll be intrigued by this episode of the question-and-answer show from the founders of Another Mother Runner. Or maybe you’re like Rachel, who asks for training guidance for a 20-mile, one-day hike, or Pam, who is running a marathon two months after her last 26.2: Coach Dimity McDowell serves up clear-eyed advice to both queries.    After Dimity details a recent “magical” bike ride, the duo starts serving up Q&As at BARRY INSERT TIME. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are hiking training plans and Many Happy Miles.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Write your story: Visit BetterHelp.com/amr  for 10% off your first month   Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start  your New Year on a healthier note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

Any and all athletic folks need to listen to this episode to sidestep common nutritional mistakes. The guest is Alex Larson, a registered dietitian nutritionist, avid athlete, and mom of three kiddos. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guest details: -the importance of “frontloading” nutrition;  -the timing of eating and workouts;  -how to eat to support lifting heavy weights; -the role fat should play in your diet; and, -how to stay strong while getting leaner. Before serving up the dietitian at BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, the hosts talk about a near-brush with a car (Sarah) and a nagging injury (Amanda).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

Join hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn as they reflect on the Many Happy Miles program, its vibrant community, and the inspiring stories of members who’ve become better runners and people through their participation. Dimity shares the origins of Many Happy Miles and how it has grown over the past six years. Then, hear from current Many Happy Miles members about how the program has positively impacted their lives, including: Jenna Molster & Ellen Harr, two best running friends who met through Many Happy Miles; Kate Barbier, who shares how the strength training baked into Many Happy Miles has complemented her running; and, Amy Davis, who reconnected with running (and even got a PR!) after a challenging four-year break, thanks to the support of Many Happy Miles. Throughout the episode, hear from other MHM members who share their highlights from the year. Feeling inspired to join Many Happy Miles in 2025? Registration is still open—don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

A perfect episode for folks in search of reminders to feel grateful and to give oneself grace: It’s a conversation with three co-hosts—Liz Waterstraat, Britney Williams, and Molly Williams. They share their personal highs and lows from the year, including an Ironman triathlon, the re-emergence of a strong running habit, and a near-death experience.   On a timely Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz brilliantly recaps two books about goals and goal setting. Here’s the promised link to Britney’s podcast. Get your free sticker.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Download the free Ibotta app using code AMR  to get $5 + start earning cash back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024

This is the ideal episode for anyone in need of athletic inspiration, empathy, and laughter: It’s a conversation with three co-hosts—Tish Hamilton, Amanda Loudin, and Ellison Weist. The gals recount 2024 highlights, including a marathon, numerous mountains summited, and a new fitness endeavor. And Ellison can always be counted on for book suggestions, including one about human longevity and another about the long life of a house.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   For a coveted entry as part of a dream race-cation,  go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

Join co-hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah WF for a special episode as they look back on the incredible accomplishments within the Train Like a Mother community in 2024. From half-marathons to ultra-marathons, hiking challenges to marathons, these women have set big goals and crushed them. In this episode, we chat with four inspiring women: Dana Parisi, who rocked her Richmond Half-Marathon after training with the Better Together program. Amanda Ryan Fear, who flew across the country to take on the Mammoth March 20-mile hike with Hike Like a Mother. Courtney Kampf, who completed the grueling 50K Green Monster Trail Ultra with her dog, Theodore by training with AMR’s Ultra + Trail program. Maggie Rohlfing, who tackled her first marathon, the Crossroads Marathon, with the Heart + Sole program. Along the way, you’ll hear personal highlights from our Train Like a Mother coaches, sharing what made 2024 so special. Ready for a full year of workouts, community, and support? Join us in Many Happy Miles in 2025. Grab your limited-time “I Run Things” sticker here. Follow us on Instagram @anothermotherrunner for more inspiration and updates. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

Armchair travelers and adventurous runners alike will enjoy this episode: The guest is travel writer and mother runner Allison Torres Burtka. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Allison shares:  -details on running + hiking in Alaska, Sri Lanka, the Alps, + more;  -why exploring somewhere on foot is so rewarding;  -the transformative power of a BIPOC running retreat; and, -advice for finding running routes in new-to-you places.   Before the guest joins at about 10:27, Molly shares some quasi-gruesome tales of the survival course she’s taking! Get your free sticker here.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   For the chance at a coveted spot in 2025,  go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

This episode is ideal for anyone looking for holiday gift suggestions for runners, prompted by a question from Nicole, as well as folks struggling to formulate a weight-room workout, like Sarah. Also, anyone with an irregular work schedule, like Jen, will appreciate Dimity’s insightful training advice. Doing a downhill race in 2025, like Whitney? Coach Dimity has loads of practical advice—and Sarah reads a short, sassy essay about going downhill.    The duo turns to questions at about 7:11. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are the giftguides mentioned, as well as our discounts page and Many Happy Miles.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   For the chance at a coveted spot in 2025,  go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com    Train smart: Get $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code AMR at Tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

This enlightening episode is required listening for any and all runners, whether healthy or injured! The guest is Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Dr. Ayala talks about:  -personality traits that can precipitate injury (!);  -common mistakes she sees with injured athletes; -ways to find an empathetic physical therapist;  -an intriguing activity to help during injury downtime;  -revamped goals + little wins for injured athletes.   Before the guest joins at around 10:23, the hosting duo re-hashes Thanksgiving dinner. Get your free sticker here, and join Joy to the Run (it’s free, too!).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Download the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash back   Enjoy secure access: Get an extra  3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

Looking for inspiration to push past your own boundaries—whether in running or life? In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF sit down with Jenny Hoffman, a mother of three, Harvard physics professor, and three-time national ultrarunning champion. Jenny shares about her recent accomplishments, including the story behind setting a Guinness World Record for running across the U.S. In this episode, the trio discusses: How Jenny got her start in running; Her childhood dream of crossing the country on foot and how she made it a reality; The challenges she faced during her record-breaking journey; The mental and physical strategies she used on the road; Balancing motherhood, career, running...and more!  You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation! Get ready to kick off the new year with Joy to the Run! This 2024 virtual training program is your chance to embrace the joy of movement, set new goals, and celebrate every step of your journey. Sign up today and make 2024 your most joyful year yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

Anyone who’s ever worried about being “swept” during a race or fretted about having to go #2 during a race—both concerns of Amanda—will appreciate the guidance and assurance offered by the hosting duo. And folks, like Christine, who wonder how slow-can-you-go between speed intervals will be pleased to hear Coach Dimity’s answer. Before the Q&As, Sarah details some recent delightful away-from-home workouts. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Jump into Joy to the Run (it’s free!), and get your free sticker here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Avid readers, as well as casual ones, will enjoy this annual episode, in which the hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist chat about a 14 newly released books they’ve read and (mostly) recommend. The literary talk starts around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, after Ellison shares about her recent move.    Here are the 14 books the hosts discuss: Blue Sisters: Coco Mellors The Most: Jessica Anthony Here One Moment: Liane Moriarty Death at the Sign of the Rook: Kate Atkinson Colored Television: Danzy Senna Tell Me Everything: Elizabeth Strout Creation Lake: Rachel Kushner.  Our Evenings: Alan Hollinghurst  The Wildes: Louis Bayard The Sequel: Jean Hanff Korelitz (P.S. SBS is enjoying its snarky tone!) Devil at His Elbow: Valerie Bauerlein Kingmaker: Sonia Purnell Bone of the Bone: Sarah Smarsh Paris in Ruins: Sebastian Smee   Get your free sticker here.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

If you're gearing up for a race or you may have one on the schedule soon, this episode is for you! Co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat LIVE from the Richmond Marathon expo with Train Like a Mother Coaches Jessica Hofheimer and Amy Skorich. They share tips and motivation to help you ace your race day, including: How to have your best race, no matter your goal; Setting realistic expectations and embracing the journey; Staying present during the race, not just focusing on PRs; Pacing and fueling strategies; Mental tactics for overcoming tough moments, and more! Stay tuned until the end for audience questions and advice! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! A heartfelt gift for all: Save $10 on your 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024

Whatever your dream race, you will gain so much insight and wisdom from this candid conversation with Coach Liz Waterstraat about her recent Ironman triathlon. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares:  -why she jumped back into an Ironman race after 9 years away;  -the building blocks + systems of her success;  -how + why curiosity fueled her training + race;  -her novel approach to race day; and, -how an Ironman is like your wedding day!   Before the convo shifts to the IM at about 8:01, Sarah talks about her banner #foundchange find. Get your free sticker here.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Train smart: Get $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code AMR at Tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

If you’re chuffed by chafing like Carolyn, you’ll appreciate the solutions from the hosting duo, including this medical adhesive bandage Sarah suggests. Newer moms eager to run with a stroller will welcome the tips given to Eri, and gals at any stage of life will benefit from ideas on how to make running more social.    Before the Q&As, the gals share AMR’s in-person 2025 plans, and Dimity reveals the potential new title of her book. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Get your free sticker here.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase  w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com    Enjoy secure access: Get an extra  3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

Anyone curious, confused, or overwhelmed by nutritional supplements will welcome this clear-eyed episode with guest Jennifer Giles, MS, RDN, a sports dietitian/nutritionist and mother runner. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenn details: -how to find reputable supplements that contain what they claim;  -the importance of changing supplement protocol during perimenopause;  -the downlow on types of magnesium + when to use them;  -which version of probiotic strains to opt for; and,  -the benefits of creatine, collagen, caffeine, turmeric, + more.   Before the guest jumps on at about 9:51, Tish talks about her upcoming marathon (!), and Sarah shares about heading to see her son in Jesus Christ Superstar. Get your free sticker here.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Download the free Ibotta app to start earning  cash back, and use code AMR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

This week, the co-hosts dive into the tough reality of traumatic injuries in running, and the emotional and physical hurdles that come with being sidelined. Listen as two members of the Another Mother Runner community share their stories behind the injuries and how they’re healing.  First, Coach Jenn Harrison—a triathlete and AMR Heart + Sole and Triathlon coach—recounts how she tore her hamstring during a trail run, which required surgery and a long recovery. Jenn shares the intense moments of her rescue, her surgery, and the resilience she’s cultivating to stay positive through healing. Next, BAMRbassador Lorinda Donaldson shares how she’s healing (and managing!) after a fall from her bike left her with fractures resulting in limited use of both arms—and an uncertain timeline for returning to running.  Tune in for powerful lessons in strength, perspective, and hope for anyone overcoming setbacks. Grab your free, limited-time I Run Things sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Insoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com  Let the gratitude flow: Visit BetterHelp.com/amr  for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024

Whether you’re a 50+ runner or simply curious about how your body and fitness might change with age, you’ll gain a lot by listening to this episode. The guest is Caolan MacMahon, a running coach and author of a new called Running Past 50. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Caolan discusses:  -how we age in regard to activity;  -which 50+ runners can still get faster;  -the importance of tuning into what matters most to you;  -how to banish “creakiness”; and,  -how—and why—to be smarter and tougher runners.   In the intro, Sarah tells about her recent adventures at Rancho La Puerta; the guest joins at about 9:04. Get your free sticker here.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GOSleeves.com   Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024