Another Mother Runner

Listen to this episode if you’re up for a challenge, but unsure what steps to take. In this special episode (recorded in person in a hotel room!), Sarah asks Dimity all about her latest adventure: the 21-mile  Grand Traverse . Dimity details: -the strengths—and shortcomings—of her training;  -the support she got from her adventure posse—and how to find your own;  -how to find an epic athletic goal...

Whatever your goal, if you’ve ever considered using a pacer in a race, you need to listen to this episode. Host Sarah talks with four women (including co-host Amanda!) about their experiences (good  and  bad) running a race with a pace group. They discuss: -various reasons to use a pacer; -how to get the best results with a pace group;  -different ways to utilize a pacer; and, -why a race pacer is...

With pacer pros Meg Ryan and Jaime Taylor  If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like playing the pacer role in a marathon or a half-marathon, we’ve got two awesome guests to fill you in. Dimity and Sarah WF chat with two mother runners who have been pacers in races multiple times. Meg and Jaime dish the nitty-gritty details about being a pacer, and offer insight on topics including: Prepping to be a...

Listen to this episode for advice and anecdotes about what to eat, drink, and do in the hours leading up to a race. Talking to hosts Sarah and Britany, four real women share what’s worked—and not—for them, including:  -best (and worst) pre-race dinner and breakfast choices;  -sound sleep advice; -how drinking more pre-race resulted in feeling stronger mid-race;  -what they learned through trial an...

This is the ideal episode to listen to if you are struggling with low energy, low ferratin levels, or diminished endurance. Sarah and Dimity can help you get off the struggle bus, as they do for callers Andrea, Theresa, and coming-back-from-injury Lisa.    In the intro, the host-duo discusses optimal layering for damp, chilly weather. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).    When...

Anyone looking for the best ways to stay alert and safe on their runs or rides  needs  to listen to this episode. The guest, Eileen Swanson, a former pro triathlete turned police officer, discusses with Sarah and Coach Liz:  -how rare stranger abductions actually are;  -the importance of practicing using any safety devices you carry;  -advice for properly using pepper spray;  -how to be aware of y...

If you’re identifying more as a mother-walker than a mother-runner these days, this episode is for you. The hosts talk to fitness guru Chris Freytag, founder of Gethealthyu.com , about stepping up your walks and turning them into heart-pumping workouts. We chat about:  Getting past the stigma of being a walker vs. being a runner; Simple ways to inject more intensity into your walks;  How to stay e...

Calling all womxn trail runners and hikers—and aspiring ones: This is the episode for you!  Trail Sisters  founder Gina Lucrezi details: -the genesis of Trail Sisters and its fundamental mission;  -the “primal” power of interacting with nature;  -how the group fosters inclusion and welcomes diversity;  -tips for your first trail race and ultramarathon advice; and,  -loads of running nutrition and...

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...