Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Katie serve up a conversation with Sally Kuzemchak, dietitian, cookbook author, and the brains behind Real Mom Nutrition . In doling out mealtime advice and snack suggestions, Sally details: -the importance of recalibrating your approach to meals—and how to do it; -how to minimize meal-planning decision-fatigue; -countless lunch and snack options for kids, teens, and adults; -the beauty—...

Nearly a year to the day after the AMR duo  interviewed  Carrie Tollefson at the Twin Cities Marathon expo, the proverbial shoe is on the other foot: The Olympian chats up Dimity and Sarah about the genesis of Another Mother Runner, their friendship, their respective running paths, and more. (Making this conversation particularly pertinent: Carrie is the October guest coach in AMR’s annual members...

Sarah and Katie have a lively conversation with fitness expert and race announcer Fitz Koehler, whose just-published book,  My Noisy Cancer Comeback , details her 15-month fight in vanquishing breast cancer. Fitz shares: -the power of perspective and a mantra (hers = “I can do hard things.”); -how runners became her “go-go juice,” combating radiation’s harsh side effects; -the importance of having...

Inspired by a true story in the Love the Run program, today’s podcast is all about random training accidents: Not IT Band Syndrome or stress fractures, but unexpected issues that pop up when you least expect them. Tune in to listen to Megan Lang, a mother runner in Ohio, explain how she sustained a hematoma on her vagina (OUCH!) while on a spin bike. She explains: —How this was her  first —and lik...

Sarah flies solo to talk with three women runners about running in different settings: urban (Chicago), suburban (Chicago ’burb), and rural (Minnesota dairyland). Laugh, and learn: the sights they see on their daily runs (including one admission of “scenery doesn’t matter to me”); how everyone (including SBS) chooses their routes; bathroom + water break options in the city and suburbs; running sur...

Dimity and Sarah serve up suggestions for: -Aussie Carolyn on nailing a sub-2:00 half-marathon; -strength-building moves Julie (or anyone!) can add into a run; -Sarah so she can keep running regularly after a fall half-marathon; and, -Amy, who is ice-bath curious!   The final step to better running: Visit  Currex.us  and use code AMR15 for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad...

Sarah and Tish talk to two adventurous women who each completed a FKT (Fastest Known Time), including Liz Anjos , who set a women’s record for doing the Appalachian Trail (AT) from south to north, and Elisa Laverty , who nearly beat her ultrarunner husband’s FKT on the same loop! Live vicariously listening to: Liz talk about putting in 18-20 hours per day on the AT, despite developing severe shin...

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. Read  Adrienne's race account...

Sarah and Amanda converse with Sika Henry who, at age 36, has her sights set on becoming the first professional Black female triathlete in the U.S. Sika shares: the story of her first marathon, including calling her bestie to pick her up at Mile 17 (!); details about a serious bike accident she had in a May 2019 triathlon–and her subsequent comeback; reasons triathlon is dominated by Caucasian men...

Sarah and Dimity provide insight for: -Holly who’s wanting to morph into a “morning workout warrior”; -best blood donation practices for runners-in-training like Rose; -Kelly, who is the market for compression sleeves to help with a calf injury; and, -the  pros  and cons of running on the beach to Perry.   Compression sleeve brands recommended:  Lily Trotters ,  CEP , and Zenah   The final step to...

Sarah and Dimity, buzzing from the Love the Run You’re With 2.0 virtual relay race weekend, gab with three gals who took part in the solo-yet-very-much-part of-a-team event. Live vicariously as: Brooke recounts recreating elements of an episode of The Office with her teammates; Lisa extols the delight of tapping into creativity by scheming team names, batons, and costumes; Lisa and Emily detail ge...

The Train Like a Mother Club welcomes Christy Scott, an ultra runner, personal trainer and running coach who has designed new 50K and 50-mile programs. The two discuss: —The allure of the ultra—and how it is doable for nearly every runner; —How Christy ran 133 miles once—and plans to go longer next year; —Specifics of the two new programs, including why Sundays are always easy days; —Why pacing or...

Sarah and Katie are regaled by tales from three women runners who participated in races—a 70.3 triathlon, a marathon, and a 10K—this summer during the pandemic. Learn: -what it feels like to, once again (finally!), push in pursuit of a finish line; -that “tee times” aren’t just for golf anymore; -why you might want to practice your bottle-opening skills on training runs; -what precautions race org...

Dimity and Sarah offer advice for: -Taylor to hit a half-marathon goal time (grit +  strength training  required!); -training a BRD (Best Running Dog) for new hound-owner Cheri; and, -Julie on staying hydrated and healthy on hot, humid runs.   The final step to better running: Visit  Currex.us  and use code  AMR15  for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

As part of our Routines series, Sarah and Maggie chat with three mother runners about cross-training. Learn: what strength-training equipment is in their garage-gyms; the benefits of aqua aerobics for runners too young to collect Social Security; about one single mom taking up BMX bike racing in part because it scared her; more varieties of squats than you knew existed; and, why you should be stre...

Today Dimity chats with  Amanda Brooks , a running coach who goes by Run to the Finish on social media—and in book stores. Her book  Run to the Finish: The Every Day Runner’s Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock and Loving the Run  was released this spring. In addition to talking about such important topics as the best pizza in Denver, the duo discuss: —Why making one change at a time is a...

Sarah and Dimity explore the downs—and ups—of stress with clinical psychologist Chloe Carmichael , Ph. D., the author of the upcoming book Nervous Energy: Harness the Gift of Anxiety for Success . Dr. Chloe offers (free!) advice on how to: deal with uncertainty, especially during the pandemic; quiet your thoughts and fall asleep; know when it might be time for a break from your running (or your mo...

Sarah and Dimity serve up: -shoe-cleaning pointers for Kate (here’s a how-to  article ); -face-covering revelations + product solutions for Britt (here’s the  Asics  option +  Athleta  mask); and, -solutions for making crotch-sweat less unpleasant + less painful for Natalie.   The final step to better running: Visit  Currex.us  and use code  AMR15  for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more...

Sarah and Molly talk to a trio of women who know all about breastfeeding babes: a lactation expert; former elite runner  Tina Muir ; and a “regular” mother runner. They share: -how to set yourself up for a “stellar” breastfeeding experience;  -loads of bra-fitting and bra-buying advice; -nutrition and hydration pointers; and, -advice on juggling feeding sessions + workouts.   Sarah and Molly chitc...

Pro Runner Neely Gracey , an eight-time collegiate national champion and three-time Olympic qualifier, had big plans for 2020. But COVID threw her—and us—a big bend in the road, and she’s actually grateful for the interruption. Tune in to find out: —The three ways she tracks her current fitness gains; —What she learned from her series of recent virtual 5Ks; —Why simple process goals (I will take 1...

Sarah and Katie dish with Ellie Kempton, the Simply Nourished Nutrition dietitian, about healthy eating, weight management, and meal planning. Ellie serves up: ways to maintain motivation for healthy eating, even in stressful times; how to side-step stress eating—and how protein can aid in that pursuit; the concept of—and examples of—“stitchable-meals”; and, methods to combat weight stagnation. In...

Dimity and Sarah enlighten: -Erin on making running a routine again; -Megan on combining endurance and speed, if that’s what interests her; and, -Margaret on training log options—including details to include. ( Here’s the journal  Dimity recommends.)   The final step to better running: Visit  Currex.us  and use code  AMR15  for 15% off a pair of Currex insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Sarah and Tish welcome professional runner, activist, podcast host, and new mom (for a 3rd time) Alysia Montaño. In addition to talking about her new book, Feel-good Fitness , Alysia details: how fitness is her “space for joy”; the importance of making life during this pandemic “manageable and sustainable”; advice on cultivating motivation; the mothers-supporting mission of &Mother , the found...

Sarah and Dimity tell: -Christine to “have at it” if she wants to run the same-ish route and distance every run; -hydration best-practices to Sharon, who gets “ridiculously thirsty” on her runs; -Erin what to make of on-the-run heart palpitations ( Valsalva Maneuver  how-to); and, -book recommendations to motivate and enlighten Lexi.   Titles the duo recommend: The Amateurs : The Story of Four You...

Sarah and Dimity, the dynamic duo who founded AMR, share details of their life during these challenging times. The wide-ranging conversation covers: -coping strategies, including what structure and routine do for Dimity; -their workouts—plus what motivates them to get moving; -habits that are keeping them content and productive; and, -mealtime strategies for making dinner (so.many.meals!).   Click...