Another Mother Runner

This episode can help any  runner find success, no matter how it’s defined. Co-hosts Sarah and Dimity are joined for a live podcast recording by Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, who share 10 building blocks for running success at any age. Learn: -why resilience is key for forward progress (and forward motion!); -how determining your purpose with running can improve it; -how to bring energ...

Taking one for the vicarious living team, Adrienne Martini bared her buns—and most everything else—in the  Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 5K . On this entertaining podcast, she bares, among other things: the impetus behind getting out of her comfort zone; why she opted to wear a sports bra. (Hint: It wasn’t all for support!); and, whether or not she’d do it again. Here's  Adrienne's race account...

This is the episode for anyone (and everyone!) looking for answers on why they might be feeling lethargic or experiencing sudden weight gain: It’s a conversation with endocrinologist Fawn Wolf, M.D., and a mother runner recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Topics covered include: - hypo thyroidism versus  hyper thyroidism; -treatment protocol for various thyroid conditions; -nutrition advice for t...

This is a great episode for everyone looking to take a break from racing (like Willa). Sarah and Dimity breakdown the how’s and why’s of  dynamic warm-up exercises  for Kara (no, not  that  Kara!). And bibliophiles, like Lori, will appreciate the book and audiobook recommendations the duo serve up, including  The Palace Papers ;  Pain, Parties, Work ;  Let’s Not Do That Again! ;  I’ll Show Myself...

If you’re a new runner, or looking to be reminded of your early days, you’ll enjoy this enlightening episode with two women who started running during the pandemic. Learn with hosts Sarah and Katie: -how the gals both morphed from gym-rats to runners; -how one guest achieved and maintained a 110-pound weight loss; -where the novice runners found advice + inspiration; -what surprised the newbie run...

If you're in your 40's—and are surfing through hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, memory lapses and other symptoms of perimenopause—tune in STAT. Dimity talks with hormone guru Ellie Kempton, RDN, MSN, and Stacy Ingstad, a (super) active mother of four who is in the throes of perimenopause. The trio discuss: —how the definition of perimenopause is a hazy, frustrating one; —the importance of r...

Anyone concerned about (or bedeviled by!) osteoporosis, stress fractures, or shin splints needs to listen to this episode, which intersperses wisdom with wit thanks to the great guest, Karen Myrick, DNP, a professor and nurse who specializes in orthopaedics. Karen shares: -the myriad ways running helps prevent osteoporosis at any age; -the causes (and cures) for shin splints; -strong arguments for...

Whether you’re looking to build speed, endurance, or strength, this episode has it all! The duo offers counsel to Carolyn on nailing a sub-2:00 half-marathon, along with strength-building moves Julie (or anyone!) can add into a run. And if you’re ice-bath curious like Amy, the gals offer insight. Reminder: The intro chitchat is from 2020. To ask a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). ...

For everyone searching for sports confidence or looking to banish self-doubt, we’ve got you: This episode features  Christen Shefchunas , a confidence coach who works with a range of athletes and the author of  30 Days to Confident . With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Christen details: -how to acknowledge what’s holding you back; -the importance of being honest with yourself; -ways to redefine “mental t...

Foam rolling curious? We thought so. Tune in, as Dimity and Adrienne Martini talk to Kolleen Riddick-Losch, senior master trainer for Trigger Point, about foam rolling basics, Kollen's self-professed passion of myofascial release and their self-imposed 30-day foam rolling challenge. The trio discuss: —why foam rolling hydrates the body, increases range of motion, and decreases range of injury; —th...

For anyone who’s ever wondered how moms with loads of kids handle it all, this is the episode for you! Hosts Sarah and Coach Liz talk to two mother runners/triathletes—one with 7 kids, the other with 10 (!). The moms reveal: -ways to love a running stroller and the treadmill; -how to accept life getting in the way of a workout; -tips for controlling clutter; -the importance of keeping life in bala...

Folks looking for a  hill  of a workout will appreciate the info imparted in this episode, as Dimity and Sarah detail hill repeats for Molly and speed-building tactics for gunning-for-sub-30-5K Jessica. Like so many gals, Rebecca also has a question about heart-rate training, which the duo unravels (including  HR testing protocol ). In the intro chitchat, Dimity details recent rides with her hubs,...

Chasers of big goals, take a listen: Sarah and Tish chat with Vanessa Corcoran, Ph. D., author of the new memoir  It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint , which details her juggling-act of marathon training while pursuing her doctorate degree. Vanessa talks about: -being open about taking bigger risks for potential bigger rewards; -going gluten-free after a Celiac diagnosis while marathon training; -the wa...

Ready to focus on a running goal like your first half marathon or a Boston qualifying time? This podcast is for you! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to two running experts: Neely Spence Gracey and Cindy Kuzma, co-authors of just-released  Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart , a comprehensive how-to guide on finding your own breakthrough as a runner. Among other thin...

A must-listen if you wonder how running can impact your bladder, menstrual cycle, menopause, and lady bits. Guest expert  Jennie Draper, M.D.,  an OB/GYN and Ironman triathlete, “goes there” with wisdom and wit, egged on by co-host Molly Williams (she of the  BVE —“Big Vulva Energy”). Dr. Draper details: -surprising ways to combat urinary incontinence on the run; -the importance of vaginal lubrica...

Anyone confused by training by heart rate (like Shawn + Deja) will be enlightened by the info in this episode. Get gear recommendations for  swimrun races , like the one Shannon is doing this summer. A question from another Shannon gets the gals detailing the many “branches” of Another Mother Runner.  Before they offer answers, Sarah gives an exciting update on her bulging-disk recovery, and Dimit...

A must-listen episode for all women runners: Val Rogosheske, one of eight women to officially run the Boston Marathon, is one of the two guests. Fifty years later, at age 75, Val is set to run the race this year. Val shares: -how she landed at Boston, her first-ever marathon; -the feeling at that 1972 starting line as 1 of 8 women among 1,200 men; -how marathon running led her to get a Ph. D.; -he...

Need a dose of inspiration from one of the most b*d*ss athletes we've ever encountered? Queue up this podcast! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Andrea Lytle Peet , a runner and triathlete who was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at age 33—and told she had 2 to 5 years to live. Eight years later, Andrea is on her way to finishing 50 marathons in 50 states on her recumbent bik...

Listen to this episode to learn solutions for all your skin-related issues and concerns—no topic is TMI or off-limits! The guest is  Brooke Jackson , M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, 10x marathon runner, and author of the new book  Skincare for Runners . Prompted by Sarah and co-host  Britany Williams , Dr. Jackson offers up: -solutions for post-run heat rash and hives; -loads of sun-protect...

Folks curious about “lifting heavy”—what it is + how to do it—need to give this episode a listen. So should anyone considering trying to become a  Half Fanatic . And find out why your formerly favorite sports bra has morphed into a chafing-monster. Loads of laughter-laced tangents in this ep, plus learn Sarah’s “When You Decide to Pay for Parking” theory. (Hint: It’s not related to vehicles!)   Wh...

Runners who have had COVID-19—or those worried about getting sick—need to listen to this warts-and-all episode. (“It felt like my lungs were wrapped in Velveeta!”) Three real women runners detail: -how long it took them to return to being active; -what those first runs back felt like ( see: Velveeta ); -altered outlooks on running post-virus; and, -lingering health effects.   When you shop our spo...

If you’re running with seasonal allergies, cue up this informative podcast on your next run. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Dr. Susan Raschal, an allergy & immunology specialist, about everything from pollen count to the best antihistamines. Dr. Susan gives advice on: —the ideal times to run and weather to avoid when you suffer from allergies; —the complicated relationship betw...

The perfect episode if you’re new to Another Mother Runner—or you want to run down Memory Lane with the two co-founders, Sarah and Dimity! Voice Memos from women runners, sharing fond memories of AMR interactions, are sprinkled throughout the ep, prompting the founding duo to reminisce and reveal. Producer Alex Ward jumps into the conversation toward the end. When you shop our sponsors, you help A...

Anyone traveling to a race this year will appreciate the suitcase-worth of advice the duo give to Megan, who’s doing the Chicago Marathon (her first 26.2!) this fall. All runners concerned about their knees, like Janet, will welcome the reassurance and pointers Dimity serves up. And if you relate to Becca, who needs help finding new, interesting races, this episode serves up suggestions. Score fre...

Fans of inspiring, insightful, upbeat women will groove on this episode featuring Jennifer Ferguson, CEO and founder of  Handful . Laughter abounds as Jennifer shares: -the genesis and growth of her all-women brand; -how the acronyms  JoMO  and  TEAM  guide her these days; -her evolution from a Boston-qualified runner to doing 5Ks with her little dog; -the hot-topic debate over bra pads; and, -the...