Another Mother Runner

Runners at all ages and stages will benefit from listening to this episode: Hillary Allen , a professional trail runner, Trail Society podcast co-host, and author of Out and Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival Against All Odds , shares insight and advice about building resilience and confidence in running (and life!). With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin , Hillary details: surviving a 150’...

Anyone looking to be seen and understood or to add value in their community will really appreciate this episode: Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat unpacks Mattering : The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose , a new book by journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace. The hosting duo talks about the importance of seeing the difference one makes in their world, plus what co...

Whether you’re taking on your first 10K or about to run Boston, this episode offers practical, insightful advice from guest Erin Ayala , Ph. D., a Minneapolis-based sport psychologist and host of Feisty Women’s Performance podcast. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Erin shares: the value of “scary, joyful, and new” challenges; real-world suggestions for getting your brai...

In this episode of Miles of Books , Sarah and Ellison discuss three novels that each explore women’s lives, family roles, and the complicated ways mothers shape their children’s worlds. From the feminist awakening at the center of Meet the Newmans , to the fallout of desire and family upheaval in Lake Effect , to a fresh reimagining of Cinderella in Lady Tremaine , this conversation is full of sha...

Calling all 40+ women: This is a must-listen episode! The guest is Selene Yeager, host of the popular menopause-focused podcast called Hit Play Not Pause . Selene is the longtime health and science journalist who co-authored ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Selene discusses: why a long run can exacerbate night sweats; the in’s and out’s...

This week, Sarah Bowen Shea is joined by Coach Liz Waterstraat for a conversation about one nonfiction title: The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg. The two talk about how excellence feels more like ease than strain, why values matter, and how curiosity, discipline, and reflection can help athletes, leaders, parents, and anyone else move toward growth. Liz also shares why this personal-developmen...

Anyone looking to kickstart her running habit—or begin a new one—will appreciate this episode featuring Jennifer Harrison, a veteran endurance coach and accomplished triathlete, and sport psychologist Erin Haugen, Ph. D. Along with the hosting duo of Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, they discuss: how adding walks into your run can re-ignite joy the natural ebb and flow of exercising getting ove...

Your favorite book-recommendation podcast is back! Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist kick things off by talking about four novels from women writers, including a buzzy one Sarah enjoyed listening to on her runs. The Elopement : Gill Hornby Kin : Tayari Jones Good People : Patmeena Sabit Murder Bimbo : Rebecca Novack Support our partners: Feisty + AMR appreciate your—and their—support! Get 2...

Yes, we’re BACK! Thanks to a merger with Feisty Media , this episode kicks off the return of Another Mother Runner (both the podcasts and the company!). In this live relaunch episode, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams are joined by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sara Gross, founder and CEO of Feisty. Recorded in front of a lively audience at the Portland Running Company, the quartet...

Three co-hosts sit down and share in this second installment of this annual tradition-episode: Molly Williams, Tish Hamilton, and the OG herself, Dimity McDowell. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, each gal shares her 2025 physical pursuits—as well as their plans for 2026. There is also the detailed background of the AMR origin story, plus laughter and tears remembering past episodes (hello, Chris...

Anyone looking for books to delve into during the holidays, look (and listen!) no further: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist serve up four compelling new novels—including one they both found exquisitely crafted—plus two non-fiction books they won’t soon forget.  The books the hosting duo recommends: Heart of the Lover : Lily King The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny : Kiran Desai The Ten Year...

Whether the co-hosts feel like old friends or total strangers (welcome, new listeners!), you’ll enjoy hearing what they’ve been up to athletically this year—and what they’ve got in store for 2026. The co-hosts chatting with host Sarah Bowen Shea in this ep are: Coach  Liz Waterstraat , Ellison Weist, Amanda Loudin, and  Britany Williams . There are also some laughter- and tear-inducing reminisces...

This episode is a mix of reminiscences from Sarah and Dimity about adventures they’ve shared over the 15 years of Another Mother Runner, while answering Kathleen’s question about their bucket-list races (including Sarah’s maybe-one-day  marathon ). They also address Other Sarah’s question about oddball places they’ve run (nothing rivals her kitchen-island laps!!!) and Heidi’s community query.    T...

This episode is ideal for any athlete who sets goals and strives for them, regardless of whether that goal involves a time on a race clock or not. Host Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three women who achieved long-held time goals—one in a 5K, another in a half-marathon, and another in a marathon. The guests share:  -how to find (+ maintain!) the requisite mental commitment;   -how in...

Readers who love novels with a strong message or parable will appreciate the takeaways from this conversation between Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah Bowen Shea. In a first, Coach Liz talks about two works of  fiction — The Compass Within : A Little Story About the Values That Guide Us  and  The Alchemist —yet the books offer up strong, actionable life lessons that Coach Liz sagely shares.  Head h...

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 Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton to learn:  -how each gal’s streak 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,  -...

A fun twist on this episode’s Q&A’s: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell share wisdom gleaned from the  Another Mother Runner Facebook  community. There are crowd-sourced responses to  Kathy’s question  about the most supportive sports bras for bigger-busted runners;  Courtney’s query  about dealing with sweaty workout wear; and  Jacki’s request  for holiday gift ideas for sporty gals. ...

Anyone who wants to run injury free for as long in their life as possible—or who hates how their form looks in race photos!—needs to listen to this enlightening episode with guest  Greg McMillan , a well-respected running coach, exercise scientist, and author. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Greg breaks it down as: -we don’t all need to look the same running;  -small changes...

Two mysteries (including the latest installment of a must-read series!) plus two other just-published books provide lots of fodder for conversation between hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist (including a drool-inducing discussion of one author!). Also find out the classic novel Sarah and Ellison each recommend.  The four new books the duo discuss:  - The Impossible Fortune : Richard Osman -...

Runners of all ages will be intrigued to listen to this candid, laughter-filled conversation with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea, Amanda Loudin, and Tish Hamilton. The three longtime runners detail where they are with their running these days, plus:  -age-related adjustments they’ve made to their training;  -why two of the three rarely race;  -how Tish loves her weekly “long, slow plods”;  -the state of t...

Runners of all paces and abilities will be able to relate to the callers in this themed episode: Both Michelle and Amy struggled in their fall races, and they are now trying to regain their confidence. Host Sarah Bowen Shea shares personal experience of being on the struggle-bus, while host and coach Dimity McDowell gives loads of practical, insightful advice.    In the intro, Dimity tells of the ...

Anyone looking to try a new sport or take up a new hobby will appreciate this insightful episode about the beginner’s mindset. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest  Tom Vanderbilt , author of the new book  Beginners : the Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning , talks about:  -what exactly a beginner’s mindset  is ;  -his tires-fell-off-the-bus marathon exp...

Introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between: This thought-provoking episode provides justification for taking some alone-time and recharging.  Coach Liz Waterstraat  talks with host Sarah Bowen Shea about two books:  The Joy of Solitude : How To Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World  by Robert J. Coplan and  An Oasis in Time : How a Day of Rest Can Save Your Life  by Marilyn Paul....

Runners (and aspiring runners!) looking for inspiration and erudite insight will love this episode with  Nicholas Thompson , author of the just-released book  The Running Ground : A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports . This father runner and cancer survivor talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about: -the logistics of running to + from work in NYC;  -how he got  a lot  faster...

Any runners with an upcoming race who are looking for tapering tips, like Laura Catherine, will appreciate this informative episode. Chronically injured athletes, like Marianne, will welcome the empathy and advice offered by Coach Dimity. Trail-curious runners, such as Rachel, will be pleased to learn details about jumping into an off-road marathon or 50K.    Before the hosts start answering quest...