Another Mother Runner

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...

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...