Another Mother Runner

Calling all runners: This episode answers all your “but how do I run and strength train?!?” questions. Ann Chisholm , a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and ultrarunner based in British Columbia, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams (also a trainer) about all sorts of weighty matters, including: -the injury-prevention benefits of strength training -the most-bang-for-y...

This episode is for every active person who understands that the mental side of training is not a one-and-done conversation. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz pulls three books off the shelf, plus one new one, to discuss how pre-race fear affects athletes of every pace; how expectation dictates performance; how excellence is about incremental growth and commitment over time, not perfecti...

This intriguing episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for straight answers about injury prevention, recovery tools, stretching, running form, and much more. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, physical therapist Denise Smith banishes running-related myths while serving up truths and advice runners can use, including: -when to stop for pain versus when to run through discomfo...

Fans of well-crafted fiction will enjoy this episode: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist delve deeply into the latest from Daniel Mason, the author of the highly acclaimed 2023 novel North Woods . Ellison rhapsodizes about a debut, multi-generational novel set in coastal Louisiana, then she details another family saga that takes place at a Midwestern island resort. Next up is a buzzy thrille...

Anyone looking for a new running challenge needs to listen to this episode: The guests are running and strength coach Christy Scott , plus three real-world runners who talk about taking on a new-for-them distance: a half-marathon, a marathon, and a 100-mile (!) ultramarathon. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guests share: -the power of consistency—and staying present in the...

This is the ideal episode for anyone struggling with an injury or going through a tough time in life. In a bit of a shift from her usual performance-centric books, Coach Liz Waterstraat tells host Sarah Bowen Shea about The Other Side of Change : Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans by Maya Shankar. As part of the conversation, the host duo talks about the power of awe and its ability to get...

This is the ideal episode for runners and walkers to get solutions for all their skin-related issues and concerns—no topic is off-limits or TMI. The guest is Brooke Jackson , M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, marathon runner, and author of Skincare for Runners . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams , Dr. Jackson offers up: -solutions for post-run heat rash and hives -loads o...

Anyone looking for novels to read at the pool, beach, or on a plane will appreciate the entertaining, well-crafted books discussed in this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist start with the “subtle beauty” of the latest novel by Ann Patchett (the host-duo detail their favorite novels by this esteemed author). In discussing a new domestic thriller, they debate why male narrators are s...

This is an episode for everyone as grief is a recurring facet of all our lives. The guest is Myra Sack, the founder of E-Motion and author of Fifty-seven Fridays , a memoir about the life and January 2021 death of her young daughter. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Myra shares: -the founding of her org near Boston’s Heartbreak Hill -why the repetitive, rhythmic nature of runni...

The Miles of Books Non-Fiction Debut Episode originally dropped on April 22, 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...

This episode originally dropped on February 23, 2024. Anyone considering or training for a half-marathon or marathon needs to listen to this episode with running legend Deena Kastor, Olympic bronze medalist in marathon and author of Let Your Mind Run . With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Deena shares: -ways to banish the intimidation factor of a long run -what “the insistent min...

Calling all cooking and baking enthusiasts: This special episode is for you! Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Sheila Gencarelli, both avid cooks/bakers, serve up a conversation about four new cookbooks. They discuss standout recipes; baking with a variety of flours; small-batch nut butters ; and numerous quick weeknight dinner options. The cookbooks they discuss: Easy Everyday : 100 Recipes and Meal Pre...

If you’re trail-running curious—or just love inspiring athletes—this is the episode for you! Host Sarah Bowen Shea is joined by guest host Corrine Malcolm, co-host of Trail Society podcast , to talk with Stephanie Irving, 64, an avid trail runner running the legendary Western States 100, where she’ll be the second oldest female participant; she’s also the co-founder of Wild Woman Trail Runs . In t...

Whether you have an upcoming race or are simply under a lot of stress, you owe it to yourself to listen to this insightful episode. Coach Liz Waterstraat, with host Sarah Bowen Shea, discusses Performing Under Pressure : The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most by Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry. Coach Liz shares some important lessons gleaned from the book, such as viewing someth...

Anyone headed on a summer vacation or away on a work trip needs to listen to this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, plus two other frequent travelers (a triathlete and an ultrarunner/flight attendant!), share advice and anecdotes about exercising while away from familiar stomping grounds. Details include: -been-there, done-that advice on making smart hotel choices -packing pointer...

Feeling like diving into summer with some engaging reads? Listen to this episode in which hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist jump into two books set in and around water—one is a debut that Ellison quite enjoyed, while the other is a dystopian tale. Ellison has praise for the historical war-and-love story in the episode’s mix, while the hosting duo is divided over the new novel by the Pulitze...

Let’s not kid ourselves: Everyone needs to listen to this episode because extreme weather is coming, if it hasn’t arrived already. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat (a hot-weather racing warrior!) welcome Christopher Minson, Ph. D., a professor of Human Physiology at University of Oregon, where he is also co-director of the Exercise and Environmental Physiology Labs, to strategize a...

Anyone feeling rundown or overburdened owes it to herself to listen to this episode about a brand-new book called The Art of Pacing : A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving by Elizabeth Svoboda. A big fan of this 188-page book, Coach Liz Waterstraat details lessons learned from it, including the importance of choosing to rest (couched in the term, “principled dissent”) and...

In this bonus episode, Selene welcomes longtime friend, cyclist, and women’s sports powerhouse Kate Veronneau to the show for a preview of the first-ever FeistyFest in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. For Kate, the location is personal: The Valley Preferred Cycling Center is where she first fell in love with bike racing, found her cycling community, and eventually launched a career in the sport. S...

For every mother worried she might have to forgo athletic goals due to parenting demands, this episode is for you! In this heartwarming, inspiring episode, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton talk with two mothers who were able to pursue their marathon goals thanks, in part, to a generous grant from For All Mothers+. ( Psst , the application deadline is June 10!) One momma completed her first...

Attention Anglophiles (and lovers of clever, engrossing books): This episode is for you! Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist explore the themes of four new novels all set in or around England’s capital city. Buckle up: Two are riveting, contemporary page-turners, including the latest from the author of 2012’s Capital . The other two are period pieces laced with mystery and romance. The hosts...

No matter what speed your forward motion is, you need to listen to this enlightening episode featuring Milica McDowell , DPT, co-author of Walk : Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Dr. Milica details: the true sweet spot of daily steps ( pssst : It’s less than 10,000!) the remarkable powers o...

Anyone who believes limited time, options, or resources are holding them back needs to listen to this intriguing episode. Coach Liz Waterstraat shares surprising lessons learned from the hot-off-the-presses book Inside the Box : How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein. Realize why more freedom doesn’t equal more possibility—or more productive workouts or better race outcomes! Learn how to...

No matter what age you were when you became an athlete, you’ll enjoy these insightful conversations with three women who didn’t discover their sporty side until their 40s. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, they share: their “origin” stories of becoming a runner or triathlete the joy of discovering the power of “dirty therapy” (read: trail running) how one runner cut an hour off her ma...

If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the latest from the authors of The Help or The Guncle , this is a don’t-miss episode! Host Ellison Weist weighs in on Kathryn Stockett’s long-awaited novel, and Sarah Bowen Shea details Steven Rowley’s new set-in-Palm-Springs book. Ellison also raves about the latest Oprah’s Book Club pick. And Sarah goes wild for a novel adaptation on Netflix! The books discussed:...