Another Mother Runner

If you are a fan of National Public Radio, you’ll especially love this episode with special guest  Mary Louise Kelly , co-host of NPR’s  All Things Considered  and author of the bestselling memoir  It. Goes. So. Fast.  With hosts Sarah and Amanda, Mary Louise shares:  -how she solves work quandaries on no-music-or-podcasts runs;  -squeezing in workouts on assignment and in war zones;  -that her sl...

Want to get into swimming this summer but don't know how to start? Does putting your face in the water make you nervous? Or just the thought of swimming in open water makes you shudder? Fear not, friends: We're addressing many of your swimming concerns in this episode. We put pro triathlete and swim coach Laurel Wassner in the hot seat to answer your questions on subjects including: Swim etiquette...

Enjoy chasing big goals? Contemplating finding a physical therapist? Like live events? This recorded-with-an-audience episode is folks who check any of those boxes. Co-hosts Sarah and Dimity talk with Lindsey Hagen, D.P.T., a physical therapist and mother runner who runs ultras and is training to re-qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials. P.T. Lindsey: -explains when to see a physical therapist; ...

Whether you’re a later-in-life runner, like Michelle, a lifelong runner, or somewhere in between, you’ll appreciate Dimity’s week-at-a-glance training suggestions in this episode. If you’re like Roberta and you’re signed up for back-to-back races, you’ll find the duo’s insight and guidance invaluable. The ep wraps with their advice on rotating two (or more!) pairs of shoes, as Nikki wonders about....

If you’re an active woman of any age, this episode with respected exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, Ph. D., is an enlightening must-listen! Hosts Sarah and Ellison welcome Stacy to talk about many of the topics covered in her book  ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life , inc...

If you love cycling or just love empowering stories about changemakers, this episode of Many Happy Miles is for you. Our guest is Marley Blonsky , a self-described “fat adventure cyclist, advocate and influencer,” who shares her knowledge about and joy of cycling with hosts Dimity and Sarah WF. In this episode, Marley covers: Why we need more “big babes” on bikes; The experience of starting and gr...

Whether you are bedeviled by bunions or simply looking to have a stronger, healthier base of support (read: your feet!), listen to this episode featuring Amy Benton, DPT , a dancer-turned-physical-therapist-and-runner. With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Amy details:  -non-surgical solutions for bunions,  bunionettes , and hammertoes; -how your body’s kinetic chain originates in your feet; -some band-ass...

This is an ideal episode for folks looking for a slew of running form and technique tips, like Megan. Or if you’re like Michelle and you are questioning your “runner” identity. And then there’s the hosts’ sidewalk etiquette suggestions, prompted by a query from Courtney.  Sarah shares a mermaid tale (truly!) in the intro chitchat before the  first question airs around 7:34. To record a question, p...

Vegetarians and omnivores alike will  eat up  this episode (!): Jeanine Donofrio, creator of  Love & Lemons  and author of the new cookbook entitled  Simple Feel Good Food , talks with hosts Sarah and Katie about eating and cooking plant-forward meals. Jeanine details:  -the two camps of cooks and how recipes can cater to them;  -how to make three distinct meals from many of the same fresh ing...

If you need a dose of optimism and hope (who doesn’t?!), then you’ll love hearing from our endlessly positive guest, Siri Lindley. A world champion triathlete turned world-renowned triathlon coach, Siri shares some of her magical thinking with us—and how her determination and stubbornness has helped her triumph over significant obstacles throughout her life. Specifically, Siri touches on: How she...

Whether you’re looking for advice on running to support a charity or you have no clue what a “charity runner” is (!), this episode is for you. Two women, Krista and Diane, who have run races to raise funds and awareness, share their wisdom and experiences with hosts Sarah and Ellison. The gals detail: -how + why they started doing races for charities;  -how running for a charity turns a race into...

Give a listen to this episode if your curious about the best way to take it easy after a race or big training run, like Emily is. The host-duo also give advice on taming marathon-size hunger, in response to first-time marathoner Meg, plus loads of open-water swimming suggestions for triathlete Amanda.    Dimity shares news about her “noisy knees,” before Sarah queues up the first question around 1...

If you’ve ever scratched your head (or shaken your fist!) at the gender gap in scientific research, this episode is required listening. Christine Yu, the author of the about-to-be-published  Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes , is the guest. Along with hosts Sarah and Amanda, Christine discusses:  -the staggering gender disparity of sports science research;  -practical ways...

In this very special episode of Many Happy Miles, the hosts pull the curtain back a bit on their own lives and bring on their moms to share about raising daughters—particularly daughters who ventured into athletics and continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle well into adulthood. The conversations cover a gamut of topics, including: How Dimity’s mom’s active lifestyle inspired her own daughters to p...

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for solutions on how to make running more inclusive, racially diverse, and social. The guest,  Tes Sobomehin Marshall , is a  race director  and founder of  Run Social Atlanta , talks with hosts Sarah and Atlanta-native Tish Hamilton about: -leading the way in running events that end at breweries ( cheers !); -how + why Atlanta is “the Black running...

If you’re looking to overcome the urge to walk in a race, like Donna, give a listen to this episode, which also offers up suggestions for half-hour workouts in response to Miranda’s question. Folks with a chronic or recurring injury, like Megan, will appreciate the duo’s advice—and Dimity’s clear-eyed empathy. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress l...

Whatever the gender of your running partner(s)—or if you run solo—you’ll enjoy this episode. Three “regular” women runners, and co-host Katie, talk with Sarah about running with a guy or guys. Lessons shared:  -how to pick a pace when running with a partner;  -how conversations on the run differ from run-of-the-mill convos;  -theories on folks “having a side” when running with another person;  -ho...

Looking for an icy adventure for your listening pleasure? Then tune in, as Dimity and guest host Adrienne Martini chat with Anna + Kristy, the Berington Twins. The two, who are also talented endurance athletes, have finished the famed Iditarod 24 times combined. As we learn the ins and outs of the sled-dog world, we discuss: How the two got interested in dog racing (and moved to Alaska, much to th...

No matter what stage of running you are in—from pushing a stroller to slowing down due to age—this episode is a must-listen! Host Sarah and Amanda Loudin have a wide-ranging conversation with  Amanda Parrish Morgan , a contemplative marathon runner whose book of essays is called  Stroller . The guest shares: -her stark reckonings with getting gray hair early and slowing down;  -how coaching cross-...

If you’re curious about compression gear, as debut marathoner-in-training Gina is, this episode will answer your questions. Or maybe you’re like another marathoner-in-training, Carrie, who wants to know how much is too much activity on a rest day. Finally, if you find co-host Sarah’s obsession with #foundchange a bit baffling, this episode will enlighten you!    To leave your question, please call...

This is the episode for folks who are looking for running inspiration—and some jaw-dropping details: Hosts Sarah and Tish speak with  Terri Rupp , a blind runner who tackles ultramarathons and epic bike rides. Terri shares:  -how she runs  solo  for shorter runs;  -the logistics for  Achilles  guides on long training runs + races;  -how  SignUp Genius  (!) factors into her training schedule;  -how...

On today’s episode of Many Happy Miles we’re venturing into the woods. Or, rather, we are bringing on someone who spends a lot of time in the woods as an ultra-runner–and a very accomplished one, at that. Our guest? John Kelly, a dad of four, and one of just three finishers of the grueling Barkley Marathons –a 120+ mile, 3-day race in the mountains of Tennessee. Dimity and Sarah WF pepper John wit...

Whether you love it or hate running with music, you’ll want to listen to this fun, enlightening conversation about music and running with songwriter  Charlie Harding , a host of the  Switched on Pop  podcast. With hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, Charlie reveals: -tempo’s surprising effect (or lack thereof!) on running pace; -the myriad musical elements that can get you moving; -why your favorite runnin...

Looking to try trail running, like Dana? Sarah and Dimity serve up trail tips in this episode, along with cycling 101 lessons for Whitney. For Francine—and anyone else planning a group get-together—they offer icebreaker suggestions.    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 appreciat...

In search of a running posse or partner? Our guest, running coach and longtime run-leader  Beth Baker , serves up all sorts of advice for finding your running people. Along with Sarah and Molly, Beth discusses:  -why running is such a bonding experience;  -how to find the right running group for you;  -the need to be intentional when looking for a running partner; and,  -running as shared common g...