Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Adrienne converse with Jackie Hoermann-Elliott, Ph. D., an Assistant Professor of English at Texas Woman’s University and author of  Running, Thinking, Writing . The trio of writers/mother runners examine: -running’s power to fuel creativity; -“flow” in both running and writing; -what running does to change our brains; -why running qualifies as a creative endeavor; and, -the benefits of...

Hill is a four-letter word no longer; Holly Brooks , a two-time Olympian and two-time winner of the Mount Marathon , inspires us to embrace the climb . Among other things, Holly explains: —The importance being aware of your self-talk; —The concept of Central Governor (why your brain often says quit before your body is ready); —How to reframe a tough workout to focus on the benefits; and —Why divid...

Sarah and Katie enjoy candid conversations with three Latina runners in this second installment of our series Run in My Shoes, in which we aim to amplify the voices of a wider array of runners. The guests detail: -overcoming guilt imposed by their extended families at taking time to run; -the empowering effects of running; -the viewpoint of running held by many in the Hispanic community; -concerni...

Sarah and Dimity clue in: -Cara about the benefits and how-to’s of weighted running vests; -Melissa on going long to go long; and, -Leah on coolest top options for summer runs. In the intro, Dimity gives a detailed report of her recent swim-bike (“aquabike”) race, and Sarah tells a tale about chasing a unicorn. (For realz!)   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—s...

Sarah and Tish Hamilton get to chatting with science writer and occasional runner Sarah Everts, author of the new book  The Joy of Sweat: the Strange Science of Perspiration . With wit and wisdom, the guest details: -how sweat is “an evolutionary superpower”; -why people sweat at different rates; -sweat at different ages and stages of life, including pregnancy and menopause; -differences between e...

Dimity chats with Laurel Short and Tiffany Cross, two Kansas-City based triathletes and best running friends, who conquered Des Moines Ironman 70.3 in late June. In this extra long race report, the trio cover: —The importance of having a training partner for accountability (especially in a pandemic year!); —How Laurel, a first-time triathlete, tackled open water swimming–and getting into her wet s...

Sarah and Molly get personal with four women runners, talking about what it’s like to run in just a sports bra—no tank or tee over it. The conversation takes some unexpected turns. A few revealed confessions are: -one runner visualizes herself as Kara Goucher to summon speed + courage; -the vanity + bitterness that fuel one grandmother runner to bare her bod; -the amped-up runner’s high one pregna...

Answers of a different sort: In this crossover episode, Lexi Miller, a running coach and the pregnant host of the Defining Endurance podcast, quizzes Sarah about juggling running with mothering at different stages. In true SBS style, Sarah gives candid responses, including sharing about running while doing IVF. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Small-c...

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...