Another Mother Runner

Dimity and Sarah chat with Coaches Jen and Liz in a special ad-free episode to discuss AMR’s exciting new virtual running event series—and also to explore themes this program fosters, such as teamwork, camaraderie, consistency, and so on. As Coach Jen reminds us: “You never regret putting miles in the bank. People need to stay fit and have a purpose.”  https://trainlikeamother.club/product/virtual...

Sarah welcomes therapist Kate Kneifel, MSW, LCSW, who shares running games that can change your outlook and approach to running—and life. This one-on-one conversation (co-host Katie scoots after the intro chitchat) zigs and zags in delightful directions, including: detailing running games you’ve never considered; how creativity and playfulness can invigorate your relationship with running; the val...

In this first of a multi-part series, Dimity chats with Cynthia Vissers, a #motherrunner and running gear guru who has answered countless questions during her four-year stint at Charm City Running. The duo dive focus on weather running gear, including tips and recommendations for hydration packs and vests, sunscreens, lightweight tops, chafing solutions, and running masks. Products recommended inc...

Sarah and Maggie jump into an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Cassetta , a self-defense expert and 3rd-degree black belt in the martial art of Hapkido. In answering questions from the AMR Facebook page, Jenn shares: the ABCs of martial arts—and how to deploy them on a run; ways to bolster self-confidence and step into your power; how intuition (she calls it “internal GPS”) plays a huge rol...

Dimity and Sarah advise: -Jessica on the timeframe and important elements of cooldown and recovery; -Jennifer on how to respect the rest day and what else might be wearing her down; -Susan on running on a cambered (read: super-slanted!) road; and, -Whitley on the benefits of barre classes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Ellison convene in studio (!) for their biannual conversation about newly published books. The duo talks about these novels and non-fiction books: The Beauty of Your Face : Sahar Mustafa The Other Bennet Sister :  Janice Hadlow The Resolutions : Brady Hammes The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes : Suzanne Collins Eight Perfect Murders : Peter Swanson The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slayin...

Dimity talks to three generations of runners—Jane Espy, 74; Katie Oglesby, 48; and Abby Oglesby, 21—to get their perspective on how to help kids start and enjoy running. The trio let us in on: Why a 5K is a great place to get them started; What to say—or not say—to a kid who is complaining on the run; Why a parent's mantra should be  no pressure ; And how modeling healthy behavior is the best infl...

Part of our Routines series, Sarah and Amanda converse with three mother runners about the mindfulness techniques they practice to relieve anxiety, improve mood, and affect positive change. Learn: how “expressive writing” can provide calm and reflection; the various ways these women choose—and use—mantras; the power of humor (including foul-but-funny coloring books!); what “box breathing” is and w...

Sarah and Dimity tell: -Winnie the best way to progress from walk-run to  consistent running ; -Shannon how to deal with a tweak in her “deep butt muscle”; and, -Jackie advice for end-of-toe callouses. Here are the  two   videos  Dimity recommends to Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie talk with two mother runners who detail how losing 70-100 pounds changed their lives (and minds). The candid conversation covers: the value of celebrating “non-scale victories (three cheers for on-the-toes push-ups!); the importance of compassion, curiosity, and consistency; the reality of being in the “injury-corner,” and regaining some weight; and, creating spaces (a she-shed, p...

Sarah and Dimity have a candid conversation with two African-American mother runners, Brandi Dockett and Jennnifer Baskerville-Burrows, about being a black runner in America today. In this special ad-free episode, the guests talk about: -when they first realized how white the sport of running is; -the necessity of picking “safe” routes and times of day to run; -the support and camaraderie the grou...

Sarah and Adrienne bring on two Train Like a Mother Club assets, Coach Jen Harrison and Dr. Justin Ross, to share insight and advice on using running-honed tactics to deal with pandemic anxiety, stress, and challenges, such as: how to compartmentalize thoughts and concerns; the power of micro-goals; the importance of accepting, and occasionally embracing, hard spots; and, how to align values to yo...

Dimity and Sarah counsel: -Katelyn in Kansas City on the importance of sleep (and shifting priorities); -Kristen in Calgary on generating excitement during a virtual race; and, -Katie in Wilmore, Kentucky, on the best approach for blind curves.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly, the Queen of TMI, have a bloody (had to do it!) good conversation about periods with Dr. Jennifer Hallowell, a Massachusetts-based OB/GYN, mom of two, and self-described “serial half-marathoner.” In answering questions culled from Facebook, the good doctor details: how to get rid of having periods + clever ways to reduce flow; methods to manage PMS symptoms; non-tampon/pad options...

According to our weather girl sources, humidity is rising—and so are temperatures. Don’t head for the treadmill just yet; listen in as Dimity chats with Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat to get their tips and tricks on how to handle summer running.  Their advice includes: —The amount of time your body needs to acclimate to warmer weather; —What workouts a...

Sarah and Katie talk with three women runners about what’s keeping their fitness-fire lit during stay-at-home orders. A few audio highlights: how Texan Samantha’s run streak is keeping her on track, plus how it’s expanded during the pandemic; how Washingtonian Jess views the pandemic as an opportunity to learn new training techniques; how Melissa in New Hampshire and Jess are both remotely relying...

Sarah and Dimity advise: -Stormy in Destin, Florida, on the best ways to stay injury free and motivated doing the  Great Virtual Run across Tennessee , including this  dynamic warm-up  routine; -practical tips for a 24-hour ultra running challenge, like the  Yeti , to Courtney in Olathe, Kansas.   Bonus: Get Dimity’s honest assessment of the newly re-introduced  Kona Cola Nuun !   Learn more about...

Sarah and Molly chat with three mother runners about their approaches to running (and triathlon-ing) after their races were postponed, canceled, or are in limbo waiting for word. The gals hash out: -the comfort—and the conflict—of sticking to a training plan with no finish line in sight; -the welcome motivation an annual mileage goal provides;  -race-day alternatives, including creative DIY challe...

Getting in line for the Port-a-Potties at every race start, Dimity talks to Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD, RD, author of the newly released book  The Athlete’s Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition and Stomach Distress . Among other things, Patrick explains: —Various common causes of cramps and diarrhea; —The science behind your body burning fats vs. carbs; —The only scientifically proven way...

Sarah and Amanda Loudin talk about what races might be like once they get back up and running. Then, in the second half of the episode, the Missoula Marathon director joins the mother runner duo to talk about the cancellation ( sniff, sniff ) of that June race, which Sarah has been training for. Sharing knowledge gained through Running USA , Amanda details: alternatives and modifications to future...

Dimity and Sarah share: -recommendations for at-home strength-training equipment for Kate in Yakima, Washington; -guidance to Chicagoan Devon about mixing CrossFit with marathon training; -suggestions for Jana in Waco, Texas, who’s looking to achieve a sub-2:00 half-marathon; and, -vegetarian dinner options for Christina on Long Island, New York, to eat the night before a long run.   Here’s the  N...

Sarah and Maggie talk all about sports bras with Laura Tempesta, a renowned bra consultant and founder of the website/advocacy group Bravolution . Bra-avenger Laura details: why it’s crucial to know what “sister sizing” is before you bra shop; care and washing protocol for getting the most miles out of a sports bra; the key steps to finding your ideal sports bra; and, ways to sidestep chafing. To...

Dimity talks to two women who each recently ran 50K on their own because of COVID-19: Kelli Anderson, a stay-at-home mom of two in Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, and Lora Morgan, a veterinarian and stepmother of one in Jackson, Georgia. Tune in to learn: —How Lora got through the miles going back and forth on her long, dirt-road driveway; —Why Kelli set up her aid station in the garage, not in...

Sarah and Dimity jump into a conversation with Bonnie Tsui, an avid swimmer and surfer and author of a new book entitled Why We Swim . The water-loving trio talks about: -the brain-wave-changing effects of swimming; -advice for adults who want to learn to swim or be comfortable around water; -practical breathing tips; -the ins-and-outs of Masters swimming; and, -the pure joy of swimming! Funny cak...

Sarah and Dimity reveal: -how building a wide endurance base will allow Suzanne in Calgary to hit her race pace; -other options for Olga in Washington State for dealing with plantar fasciitis; and, -avenues Catherine in Durango, Colorado, can follow to become a certified running coach. In the intro, the hosts rejoice in the “different zing” cycling provides compared to running. ( Heresy , we know!...