Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Dimity counsel: -another Sarah on the best ways to boost immunity while training; -Gretchen about how to meet a half-marathon time goal on 3 days/week of running; and, -Pamela on breathing technique.   See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit  NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda speak with Dr.  Alice Boyes , a former clinical psychologist and author of  The Healthy Mind Toolkit , about how to beat mental exhaustion. Dr. Boyes details: -what the “step-up approach” is—and how to use it to your advantage; -why replicating your current systems might be better (and easier!) than creating a new system; -how the adage, “Too busy chasing cows to build a fence,” a...

Dimity and Sarah offer advice: -about DIY training periodization to Christina to prevent burnout; -on form pointers and ways to work on form to trail-running Rachel; and, -regarding support, training, and high-quality gear to plus-size Megan.   Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code AMR to save 15% off your order at  NaturesGemCBD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of our Routines series, Sarah and Tish talk with three women about running at night. A mix of anecdotes and advice, the trio reveals: -how to handle pre- and post-run eating; -the magical feeling of running under the night sky; -the lighted and reflective gear they use to stay safe + seen; -the release of running at the end of a hectic day; and, -how to rally the energy to head out the door!...

Dimity and Sonja Wieck dive into the Fijian waters to relive the World’s Toughest Race , and then head to shore. The two then chat about bringing more adventure into daily pandemic life and how Sonja has found both clarity and coping skills after a life-altering mental health event. Dive in with us to find out: —How Sonja did as Team Iron Cowboy’s only navigator; —Who Ninja Kitty is—and why she ri...

Sarah and Molly, with special guest Alex Ward, the show’s longtime producer, play a game of catch-up. Alex and Sarah, co-presidents of the Silly Fractured Ankles Club, compare notes, then Molly and Sarah detail how their relationship has morphed during the pandemic due to a variety of factors, including Molly’s bum knee. A short, laugh-filled episode! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We a...

Sarah and Dimity tell: -Jackie her pre-run anxiety is perfectly natural—and remind her  she  holds the power; -Canadian Tianna some simple and easy pre-run fueling options (including  these muffins ); -Suzanne the 10% rule applies to distance  and  intensity—and how to measure it out; -Kate what’s what with hill repeats, including  what incline to aim for .   Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code...

In a special crossover episode from AMR Trains, Sarah and Amanda talk with three women who used running to help them process the loss of loved ones. During the candid conversations: -Widow Kate shares how running is a release for all the negative emotions swirling in her brain; -Tanja tells how running is her “anchor,” starting during her mother’s cancer treatments; -Tanja (who lost both parents)...

The first part of a double feature, this podcast and the weekly Another Mother Runner podcast (out on Friday) share a theme: grief and running. Today, Dimity chats with therapist  Kate Kneifel , the host of the  Full of Shift podcast , about the nature of grief—and how exercise can be a magic drug. Kate explains: —why loss often makes us do the “discomfort dance,” but ultimately needs to be recogn...

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...