Another Mother Runner

Listen to this episode if marathon training is wearing you down (like it is for Nicole) or if you’re aiming to run during your pregnancy (as another Nicole hopes to do). Or if you’re in the same boat as Carrie and you are desperate for  a solution  to gross, hard-to-clean water bottles.    Dimity shares a recent  trip  in the intro, and  here’s  the foam-rolling video she mentions. To record a que...

Whether you think a daily running habit is enviable—or certifiable!—you’ll love listening to conversations with four women who have run streaks. Join hosts Tish and Sarah to learn:  -how the gals’ streaks got started; -what a “streak saver” is;  -how a streak reinforces the runner-identity of one BIPOC guest; -how a running streak serves as a safety net for consistency; and,  -how (+ if!) the gues...

If you've ever wondered if trying meditation—or embarking a meditation streak—could be beneficial, tune into this podcast. Dimity and Adrienne Martini, who both attempted to meditate for 30 days straight , are joined by life coach and meditation teacher Anne Van De Water, whose first experience with meditation was before kindergarten. After a long inhale and exhale, the trio discusses: why meditat...

Whether you run with friends or solo (and daydream of finding some running companions!), you’ll enjoy listening to three women runners share their group running adventures. The guests detail: -juggling various workouts and paces;  -advice for starting your own running group;  -ways to rally the runners for pre-dawn workouts; and, -the powerful connections built over many miles.   In the intro, mar...

Folks with foot issues need to listen to this episode: Dimity and Sarah dispense advice and insight to Erin, who just got put in a boot for a foot injury, and to Lisa with her first black toenail. Parents like another Lisa will appreciate the guidance the duo dispenses for getting kids involved in sports.  Loads of laughs, including in the intro, when Dimity shares a story that  appears  TMI-relat...

If you need help fitting workouts into a busy schedule, look no further: This episode spotlights four teachers who share anecdotes, insight, and hacks on running while working a time- and energy-intensive job. The guests share:  -the sanctity of morning runs;  -how advance planning fosters exercise adherence;  -ways their students inspire and push them (including to a PR!);  -how they mesh their r...

Listen to this episode if you need some tips on what to eat in the crucial hours just before a big race: The host duo dishes on the dos and don’ts of pre-race meals with nutritionist Jenn Giles. Highlights include:  whether carbo-loading the night before a race is still a thing when, exactly, to eat your pre-race dinner  ideas for race-day breakfast beyond bagels and bananas    The ladies also ans...

Looking to bolster your mental game? This is a must-listen episode, with guest Steve Magness, a renowned performance coach and author of the new book  Do Hard Things . With Coach Liz and Sarah, Steve discusses: -diversifying the “tools” used to hone toughness; -what your emotions might be telling you in sporty situations; -how to deal with discomfort in a race or workout;  -the power of self-talk...

Wondering how (or whether!) to exercise while on vacation? This episode provides the answer, thanks to a question from Karen. The duo grants Susannah grace (and solutions) as she attempts marathon training with a restless baby. And Dimity shares a trove of training tips with Maggie, or anyone who’s aiming for a big non-running event, like an epic hike or century ride.    In the intro, learn why Sa...

For a glimpse of how your running might change as you age, take a listen to this intriguing episode featuring a woman runner in each decade. (It’s the second in a series, which started with  this episode .) The guests reveal to hosts Sarah and Ellison: -how diet can seemingly mitigate some of aging’s effect on running;  -the difference in pace a running partner can make;  -the reasons they hired a...

Listen to this episode to run in someone else's shoes: The host duo talks to runners in three decades--teens, 20s, and 30s--with these women offering their unique perspective of running in the particular age and stage of their lives. Highlights include: -the teenage runner sharing her big dreams; -the Disney-loving 20-something detailing going strong even while studying for her PhD; and, -the 30-s...

If you wonder how other runners roll on matters like wearing make-up while running or showering immediately post-run—and love TMI, take a listen. Coach Liz and Sarah keep it real with three “regular” runners, who share their hygiene habits. Discover: -how beauty habits bring joy (or not) to folks;  -why some gals are die-hard make-up wearers on the run;  -a thrifty alternative to dry shampoo; and,...

Give a listen if you, like Julie, want to know how using an elliptical machine compares to running, or you’re looking to dial back your running, as newer-mom Claire feels compelled to do. (Consider this training program when you’re looking to  return to running .) And the hosting duo serves up loads of suggestions for anyone (including Ellen) who has been dragging on recent runs.    To record a qu...

Active women, regardless of age, owe it to themselves to listen to this eye-opening, informative episode with guest  Stacy Sims , Ph. D., an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and co-author of the new book,  Next Level . Topics Dr. Sims covers with hosts Sarah and Dimity include: -the myriad changes hormones make to performance + training; -simple ways to eat to boost workouts and relieve fatigu...

Whether you’re going through menopause or it’s still on the horizon, this episode is for you. We bring on Selene Yeager to chat about some content in her new book, Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond, which she co-wrote with Dr. Stacy Sims . Topics covered include:  Why there’s a lack of research on menopause and how that’s changing...

This is the episode for anyone who has ever felt like an imposter at a race or who struggles to declare they’re a runner. Sarah and Ellison talk with a researcher, plus two real-life mother runners, addressing issues like: -ways to get comfortable calling yourself a runner; -why self-identifying as a runner boosts exercise adherence; -how a health scare made one gal jump on the exercise train; -th...

If you’ve daydreamed (like Christine) about becoming a running coach, you’ll appreciate all the great advice Dimity and Sarah share in this episode. Or maybe you’re like marathoner Megan, and you want insight on juggling trying to conceive with training. And learn along with Whitney when’s the best time to strength train. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our spo...

This episode is required listening for all runners and fitness enthusiasts coming back from an injury: A running coach and a personal trainer share loads of advice and insight into making a safe return to running and weight training. The experts detail: -the definition of “gradual” when making a comeback; -how hopping on  a plan  can eliminate overthinking + banish anxiety; -how to revamp “rest da...

This episode is ideal for anyone who has ever considered running without a watch or GPS—or who can’t imagine going gadget-free. In the spirit of Independence Day, the hosts talk with two gals who aren’t tied to technology when they run. Topics covered include:  co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn’s (unplanned) watch-free 5K;  how tuning into your body helps silence a negative inner voice;  why one guest o...

Everyone needing inspiration and insight to pursue an ambitious goal should listen to this episode. Recording in front of an audience in Missoula, Montana, Sarah talks with Tori, a first-time half-marathoner; a marathoner named Penny (age 70) going for all 50 states; and Kate, who’s prepping for a 6-day, 120-mile ultramarathon. Marvel as: -Tori talks about putting in many miles with a double strol...

If exercise is stressing you out (like it was for Rebecca) instead of providing relief, listen to this episode. Moms of toddlers will appreciate the advice the duo gives to Amy, while anyone heading to the mountains this summer will dig the running-at-altitude insight (aimed at Valerie). Learn about heart-rate training in response to powerhouse Penny’s question. To record a question, call 470-BADA...

Anyone who loves reading (or listening to!) books will appreciate the slew of summer reading suggestions served up in this episode. Sarah and Ellison recommend a baker’s dozen of books , after talking about a recent South Carolina earthquake and Sarah’s cortisone shots. The literary talk starts at 17:35. Ancestor Trouble : A Reckoning and a Reconciliation : Maud Newton Sandy Hook:  An American Tra...

In honor of Father’s Day this month, we’re bringing on one totally hands-on dad, none other than Ryan Hall. Yes the Ryan Hall, as in the current American record holder in the half-marathon. Since retiring from running in 2016, Ryan has become quite the uber-dad and husband, supporting his wife, pro runner Sara Hall , and their four daughters, whom they adopted from Ethiopia in 2015. In this podcas...

If you’re thinking of expanding your athletic world beyond running, give this episode a listen. Co-hosts Sarah and Coach Liz share their beyond-running sporty passions (pickleball and gravel cycling, respectively), then they chat with Lauren, who recently dove  into swimming. The trio discuss: -steps for taking up a new sport (including this swimming book ); -the importance of continuing to challe...

Take a listen to this episode if you’re looking to become a morning runner (like Nicole). Or if you’ve recently shifted jobs or made another lifestyle change that affects your daily activity level  a la  Christine. Bothered by bugs on your run, like Renée? We’ve got you  covered  with  these   options . To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Join our  12K anniversary run . When you sh...