Another Mother Runner

Anyone who struggles with or questions her body image will appreciate this episode, with guest Charlotte Markey Ph. D., a psychology professor at Rutgers University and author of  Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life  coming out in 2024. Along with hosts Sarah and Tish, the guest discusses:  -body neutrality, and how it differs from body positivity;  -how compulsive running can be—and how to avo...

This is the episode for folks who love a laugh—and listening to folks think on their feet! For the first time ever, Sarah and Dimity fielded questions from a live audience (at an AMR Retreat) on a wide array of topics, from the inane (peanut or almond butter?) to the serious (how to reach a big goal).    To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).    When you shop our sponsors, y...

Fans of cooking and/or scrumptious food will enjoy this lively conversation with  New York Times  food columnist Melissa Clark, whose newest cookbook is  Dinner In One : Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals . With hosts Sarah and Amanda, Melissa shares: -her shift from doing no races to running two annual ones;  -the “flow” she achieves while cooking—and running; -how to disguise leftovers + turn...

If you love a good race report, this episode is for you! First, co-host Sarah WF,  fresh off the Marine Corps Marathon , shares how her day in D.C. went, and how she was able to walk away with an upbeat attitude despite it not being her best race. Then, the hosts bring back  Better Together  partners Sarah Jensen and Linda Bahnson, who completed the  Indy Monumental Marathon  together as a protege...

If you’re looking for a momentous race to run or you want increased diversity and representation in running, listen to this episode about the  Selma to Montgomery Relay and Bike Ride. Sarah and co-host Ellison talk (and shed a few tears) with the race director and two relay participants about:  -the origin of the relay that retraces the path civil rights champions tread in 1965;  -the significance...

This episode for all runners who have wanted to quit halfway through a run, like Jana. Thankfully, the host duo of Sarah and Dimity share solutions, as they do with Catherine, who wants to know how to beat a 6-hour marathon cut-off despite her comfortable pace being 14- to 15-minute miles. They also counsel Leigh on pressing reset on her training after her race got canceled.    Before giving answe...

Anyone looking for motivation or greater fulfilment in running (or life) needs to listen to this episode with  Dr. Michael Gervais , author of the upcoming book  The First Rule of Mastery and host of the popular Finding Mastery Podcast. With hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, find out:  -what FOPO is, and how we can use it to our advantage;  -how to shift from a performance-based identity to a purpose-bas...

If you've ever considered being a guide for visually impaired athletes or are fascinated by folks who do, listen to this episode. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome guide Andrea Good, who leads a blind friend, Kate, through triathlons, then they bring on  Francesco Magisano , the Director of Achilles NYC Metro region and a blind triathlete. They cover:  what being a guide involves, including traini...

Anyone who has been touched by breast cancer will enjoy listening to this episode, which features four active women who vanquished breast cancer. The four share: -how their cancer was discovered, and their treatment; -how individual every patient’s journey is; -their athletic accomplishments + training post-cancer; and, -their optimistic outlooks on life. Before the first survivor/thriver joins th...

Wondering if you’re properly cooling down post-workout? Learn the answer to Christine’s questions in this episode, along with garnering suggestions for fostering motivation to exercise in response to new-mom Nicole’s query. (Here’s  the program  Dimity mentions.) Or if you live at altitude like Laura, you’ll find the duo’s answer about sea-level races interesting.    Before answering called-in que...

No matter where you run or live, you should listen to this safety-first episode: The guests are the authors of  Street Smart Safety for Women . With Sarah and Liz as co-hosts, the savvy guests talk about:  -how to figure out the safest time of day to run + which route to do; -women’s safety intuition—and how + why to listen to it;  -the best defensive devices to carry;  -strategies for getting awa...

Why do just one sport when you can do many? That’s what  Jennifer Strong McConachie  questions in her new book,  Go Multisport.  A mom of two from Wichita, Kansas, Jennifer shares that there’s more to endurance sports than simply marathons and Ironman triathlons, and she wants you to choose your own adventure when it comes to your next endurance adventure. In the book, McConachie shares how to get...

If you’re a runner and you live on Planet Earth, you need to listen to this episode! Three guests impacted by the cancellation of the 2023  Twin Cities Marathon , including the race director, talk with hosts Sarah and Tish about how the weather sabotaged the day. Learn:  -how the event week unfolded, leading to the cancellation;  -extra safety precautions taken for hot conditions;  -the story of o...

Getting ready to run a race with friends like Lauren? The hosts serve up advice on whether to stick together—and how to take off, if the mood strikes. If you’re injured, like Rachel, listen as Dimity details how to train on the bike instead of the treadmill/road/trail. And if you relate to Jean fighting the urge to pee on the run, even after just hitting the  loo , this is the episode for you.   B...

Whether you imbibe alcohol or not, or are concerned about your drinking or not, you’ll gain insight and empathy by listening to this episode. Guests  Celeste Yvonne , author of  It’s Not About the Wine ,  and  Amanda Kuda , who wrote the upcoming  Unbottled Potential , open up with hosts Sarah and Molly about: -how giving up alcohol allows them to live more fully;  -what a “gray-area drinker” is—a...

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps. In the final episode, Dimity talks to Britt Parker, an ultra trail runner, about releasing her body from the pain of running, and, as she did so, finding peace and quiet internally and c...

Whether you’re already committed to weight training—or vow to start lifting soon—this is the episode for you. Hosts Sarah and  Britany  talk with Alyssa Ages, author of the new book,  Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength . While demystifying strength training, the guest: -shares how a miscarriage propelled her shift from running to lifting; -dispels the myth of bulk...

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps. In episode #3, Dimity about easing the mental side of stopping running with  Kim Dawson, PhD,  a professor of sports/exercise psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontari...

Listen to the episode if you’re curious about what goes on in a medical tent—and what happens to runners who stop in one during a race. Sarah and co-host Amanda Loudin talk with two veteran medical professionals who have staffed countless race medical tents. The guests share: -tips to avoid a visit to the medical tent;  -protocol for getting runners back out on the course;  -details of heat stroke...

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps. In episode #2, Dimity talks to runner Gretchen Gibson, who had a knee and hip replacement within six months of each other, and  Dr. Dan Myer , her orthopedic surgeon, who also remodeled...

If you’re heading for a starting line, you need to listen to this episode to find out how to stay healthy and injury free for your race. Host Sarah talks with  Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison , who reveal: -the importance of “closing off” your social circle while tapering;  -why a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality can serve you well;  -best practices for race week eating and hydration;...

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps. In episode #1, Dimity talks to Stacy Bruce, an Austin-based athlete who, “came out of the womb as an athlete,” and ran her first marathon in 1997. Her 27+ year running career in running...

No matter your pace, this episode will intrigue and enlighten you. Running coach  Jen Steele , who used to bring up the rear in races, talks with hosts Sarah and Coach Liz (who often chimes in with advice, too), about:  -“slow” not being a pace;  -hydration + fueling options for back-of-pack runners;  -finding races that are friendlier to “slower” athletes;  -overcoming imposter syndrome; and, -th...

Ready for some armchair adventure? Dimity and her hiking team spill the details on their latest adventure: Hiking the Enchantments in the Central Cascades. Tune in as the four women discuss their 15-hour day, including: How they trained for the 19-mile route, which included 5,000+ feet of elevation gain, and 7,000 feet of descent; The alpine wonderland that is the Enchantments; The challenge of Aa...

This episode is for anyone who cares about our planet—or sustaining their running practice or fostering their running community. Former pro runner Tina Muir covers it all in her new co-authored book,  Becoming a Sustainable Runner ,  and  in this conversation with Sarah and Tish. Tina discusses: -the joy she receives from helping others in races + running;  -how caring for our own well-being helps...