Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Ellison put their heads together for this beloved annual tradition: the Summer Reading episode. This year, the duo expanded their selections to include more non-fiction options and some poetry recommendations. Here are the books they highlight: The Lost Boys of Montauk : Amanda M. Fairbanks Four Hundred Souls : edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain How the Word is Passed : Clint S...

Kathryn Bertine , author, activist, former pro cyclist, and documentary filmmaker, joins Dimity to talk about her newest book STAND: A Memoir on Activism . Among other things, the two discuss: —The massive disparities between men and women's pro cycling; —Why an abundance of patience is integral to both athletics and activism; —The day Kathryn thought she would end her life—and what stopped her; —...

In a nod to Father’s Day, Sarah and Dimity talk with Russell Newell, a father of four young kiddos and the author of  Irondad Life . In detailing his journey to being on the cusp of his seventh Ironman triathlon, Russ shares:  -how the more kids he has, the tougher training becomes;  -his training (or lack thereof!);  -why he cries as he sprints to the finish line;  -nutrition advice that helped h...

Dimity and Sarah tell: -Other Sarah about sunscreen application + options (including  this one  SBS likes);  -Elizabeth the smartest way to transition from a marathon into half-marathon training; and,  -the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, prompted by a Q from Pam.   Before answering questions, Dimity details her metric century (62-mile) bike ride, which prompts a meeting-of-...

Sarah and Amanda Loudin chat with two lesbian runners, members of  Front Runners New York , in this first installment of our new series called Run in My Shoes, conversations with an array of diverse voices in the running community. The two women share:  -the importance of finding a safe space where people immediately “get you”;  -how their club’s fun runs are all about,  well , FUN;  -the joy of r...

In this episode of  AMR Trains Body Series , Dimity talks to  Dr. Rozalyn Moore , owner of  Rekinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness , about keeping your knees healthy and pain free through your miles. Among other things, Dr. Rozalyn explains: —Why an easy, dynamic warm-up, especially as you age, is mandatory, not optional ("Pay for it now, or pay for it later."); —The importance of keeping mobilit...

Sarah and Coach Liz get real with esteemed women’s health advocate and OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter, author of the just-released  The Menopause Manifesto . In answering questions posed by the AMR Facebook community, Dr. Jen details:  -an enlightening way of looking at “menopause transition”;  -solutions for heavy periods (including a testimonial from Liz);  -current thinking on hormone replacement, soy s...

Sarah and Dimity detail:  -tips for Megan (or any runner!) to improve her posture (including these  videos );  -insight for back-of-pack Megan on training by time versus distance.  In response to the final question, Producer Alex Ward candidly shares what he’s learned from mother runners over the years of producing our podcasts!   In the intro, Sarah tells of her first-of-the-season open-water swi...

Sarah and Dimity chat with the three newest running coaches in the  Train Like a Mother Club , who head the just-launched  Become a Runner  and  Become a Trail Runner  programs. The trio share advice for new and experienced runners alike, including: -recommendations for cementing running consistency; -how to each run off right; -how to get used to the discomfort that comes with running; -must-have...

Dimity chats with Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat about cycling basics for runners: how—and why—to incorporate cycling into a running routine. Among other things, the coaches advise: —How cycling can benefit both injured runners and those who want to complement their running; —What essential equipment you need—and why cycling shorts are a non-negotiable; —And how to prioritize...

Sarah and Coach Amanda talk with Tamar Samuels, a registered dietitian nutritionist, co-founder of  Culina Health , and new first-time mother runner. Tamar offers insight into:  -how to manage weight-loss expectations when training for longer races;  -the nutritional challenges for runners of switching to a plant-based diet;  -making peace with carbohydrates and using them to help reach health goa...

Dimity and Sarah provide counsel: -Jenny regarding warm-up options before a challenging workout (including  dynamic moves );  -Megan about anti-chafing options, especially on her inner thighs; and, -Katherine on sly ways to relieve herself (both #1 + #2!) on a run. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free ship...

Sarah and Adrienne Martini have an intriguing conversation with Lexie Kite, Ph. D., co-founder (along with her identical twin sister!) of the non-profit  More Than a Body  and co-author of the new book called  More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament . Lexie offers insight and advice on:  -building body image resilience (and what it is!);  -setting goals based on what your bod...

A celebratory episode: Dimity chats with three women who all did in-person races the weekend of April 24-25. Michelle San Antonio ran the Clamdigger 5-Miler in Westerly, RI, and embraced the tailwind to nab an elusive negative split; Ginny Ebben pushed herself the Cow Patty Classic 10K in Katy, TX to complete a solid training cycle; and Heather Reed was a first-time pacer at the Skedaddle Run Half...

Sarah and Katie have a candid convo with Nina Restieri, a successful entrepreneur, mom of four, and author of  Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch the Guilt, Put Yourself on the To-Do List, and Create a Life You Love . Nina shares: -what a “mom-life crisis” is—and how to find solutions to get out of one;  -the importance of prioritizing your personal happiness;  -what weekly pole-dancing classes...

Sarah and Dimity offer advice:  -for Shuni about fighting nausea after a long run (+ not running in a fasted state);  -regarding mileage early in a training cycle for Jennifer;  -about blister issues suffered by Kerry; and, -when to make eye contact and greet fellow runners in response to Other Sarah’s query.  In the intro, Sarah shares her experience after vaccine #2; at the very end of the episo...

Sarah and Coach Liz dive into data-interpretation with Coach Jen Harrison to help you understand what all those GPS numbers mean—and how they can be used to your training advantage. The coaching duo details:  -what numbers they each keep an eye on while running, then post-workout; -the can-you-trust-it accuracy of many stats;  -whether the lifestyle data can be a help—or a hinderance;  -how cadenc...

If you're feeling athletically restless, this is your episode. We’re going to help you recenter yourself as we’re focusing on how to dig back into training and set appropriate performance goals. Helping us to that is Olympian and sports psychology coach Roisin McGettigan-Dumas. Ro is the co-author of the Believe Training Journal , as well as a co-host of the Keeping Track podcast . She lives in Pr...

Sarah and Coach Liz enjoy a high-energy gab session with  Meaghan B. Murphy , a longtime runner and author of  Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with Yay . With insight and self-deprecating candor, Meaghan shares: -how she trained herself to live with optimism and joy; -ways to use resiliency and grit to overcome adversity; -the pow...

Sarah and Dimity tell: -Tori the ways to determine whether to run or strength train first;  -Julia how to beat training plan burnout; and,  -city-dwelling Elena how to protect herself from airborne pollutants.  Sarah details her delightful run-swim-brunch-museum Sunday with Molly, which launches Dim + SBS on a few laugh-filled tangents. Get your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days fre...

Sarah goes it solo for this tribute to a race that isn’t happening on Monday: the Boston Marathon. She serves up a dozen clips from past guests, recounting their experiences at the venerable marathon, from volunteering at the expo to winning the whole dang thing! Listen to: -Meb Keflezighi recount “the thrill of a lifetime,” winning in 2014; -Kathrine Switzer detail her near “take-down” on the cou...

If you've spent too much time wondering what you’d do if running were no longer an option, this episode is for you. Dimity chats with two women who have overcome significant hurdles and found their way back to running. First up is Kathe Pate, who has had hip surgery, a hip replacement, and will soon have a knee replacement; she plans on moving forward for years to come. Chasing that dose of motiva...

Sarah and Tish Hamilton delve into perfectionism—what it is, what it does to us, how to overcome it—with  Kathryn Ely , a licensed counselor and host of the Imperfect Thriving podcast. A self-professed “anxious perfectionist,” Kathryn lays out: -traits and behaviors of perfectionism;  -why perfectionism can trip you up—in running and everyday life;  -how (and why!) to give yourself permission to b...

Sarah and Dimity suggest: -mom of two littles Nicole pay attention to her own rhythms when planning workouts; -training—and real-life advice—for Amy, who is pursuing a half marathon in every state; and,  -journaling perspective to Kate, who already tracks workouts electronically.  Nuun  drinking game? Chug whenever Dimity mentions Des Linden’s upcoming 50K record attempt! Shorts, tops, tights,+ mo...

Sarah and Coach Amanda take a breather with James Nestor, author of the fascinating book  Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art . In this eye- (nose?!) opening conversation, James details:  -the astounding negative effects of breathing in an abnormal way; -the power of breathing through your nose, not your mouth;  -how to (slowly) morph into a nasal breather while running;  -solutions for side cra...