Another Mother Runner

Sarah and Katie talk with Cory Nyamora , a clinical psychologist and a triathlon/running coach, about running-related conflicts that can arise in relationships. Responding to real-life questions posted on the AMR Facebook page, Cory discusses: the importance of partners having space and time to pursue passions; how to get a partner to take an interest in your running; equality in a relationship; a...

Helping you lean into—not curse—April’s showers, Dimity chats with Sarah, a proud Pacific Northwester, about how to embrace the wet—and refreshing—runs in the rain. The duo cover: ·      Best attire to keep you comfortable; ·      How to minimize chafe + phone damage; ·      How to mentally embrace—and enjoy—the challenge; ·      And why a rainy day trumps a hot or windy day for running. Learn mor...

Sarah and Amanda talk all things trail running with Sarah Lavender Smith, a running coach and author of The Trail Runner’s Companion . A veteran of 93 (!) marathons and ultras, Sarah shares: her personal transformation from smoker to accomplished ultramarathoner; the importance of optimism and adaptability when hitting the trail; safety-related scenarios to be prepared for (hint: it’s not “wild an...

Dimity and Sarah suggest: -to Phoebe in New Hampshire ways to protect her lady-bits while cycling; -the go-hard, go-easy rhythm of durable, year-long training for Lisa in Shoreview, Minnesota;   -training for non-traditional distance races for Liz in Mystic, Connecticut; and, -how Pilates can be a game-changer for the ailing back of Jamie in Oak Park, Illinois. Here’s  the book  Dimity recommends...

As part of AMR’s “Routines” series, Sarah and Maggie check in with four mother runners about their new normal, daily life, and workouts while sheltering in place. Visit them vicariously, and learn: how meditation is helping ease Nicole’s anxiety; how Kelyn is getting creative combining workouts with homeschooling; what Erin is doing with the time she’s gained by losing her commute; why Kary believ...

Sarah had a virtual sit-down with Tim and Jessica Murphy, the founders of  BibRave  and fellow Portland residents, to talk about coping during this crisis. They touch on all sorts of topics, including what Sarah’s reading and watching. This conversation is part of a  YouTube  series, and the trio answers questions pinged in by viewers.  Save 20% off any WIN detergents on  Amazon  using code  AMRGO...

Sarah and Tish compare self-isolating (and educational!) notes from the two coasts, then are joined by a guest half a world away, Beatie Deutsch , the Israeli marathon and half-marathon champion and a mother of five young children. Beatie shares: -how she morphed from non-runner to national champion in just four years (!!); -what dressing modestly (complete with below-the-knee skirt + head scarf)...

On a Thursday morning in early March, Meghan Vanasek, a mother of four in Durham, NC, got news that the Tobacco Road Marathon, her first 26.2, was cancelled because of the COVID-19 situation. On Saturday morning, Meghan ran her own marathon. Dimity chats with Meghan about: ·      The conflicting emotions she had when her race was canceled; ·      The alternatives she considered before plotting her...

Sarah and co-host Tish Hamilton enjoy a quick catch-up, and Tish tells the tale of her spring break PR. (Psst: It involves location, not time!) Alex Hutchinson, author of the newly released  ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance , joins the conversation to talk about mental endurance and the power of the mind. In calming tones, Alex explains limits are negotiabl...

Sarah and Dimity talk with psychologist Dr. Justin Ross, whose Denver-based practice is called MindBodyHealth . The trio discuss: -dealing with anxiety during this period of uncertainty; -getting over the disappointment of a canceled race; -shifting to a “holding pattern” with running; -the possibility of post-traumatic growth ; and, -finding the “why” in your running. The therapeutic part of this...

Sarah and Coach Amanda Loudin catch up with three  BAMRbassadors , all veterans of numerous marathons and several ultras, who share their best practices before, during, and after long training runs. Revelations include: -pre-run meals and treats (including a protein mug-cake!); -the best night-before prep; -the smartest running gear investment one of them ever made; -clever on-the-run hydration an...

Sarah and Dimity offer up: -motivational tips for injured Ashley in Bad Axe, Michigan; -skip-the-marathon advice to pregnant San Diegan Courtney; -insight into weekly mileage load in hopes Virginian Kathleen can sidestep injury; and, -massage recommendations to Becca in Greenville, South Carolina. Here’s link to the  Injured #BAMR  Facebook page the duo recommends for Ashley. Call 470-BADASS1 to r...

Sarah and Dimity take a (conversational) walk down memory lane with six mother runners to reminisce about AMR's 10 years of helping women runners strive for—and reach—their goals. Recorded in front of the Hilton Head Island Retreat attendees, this episode is full of rowdy laughs and get-you-moving inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity chats with Dr. Ellie Sommers, a USATF Level 1 Certified Run coach, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certified Weightlifting Coach, and owner of  SISU Sports Performance and Physical Therapy  in Seattle about: ·      If runners truly need to strength train for performance (it’s not the answer you expect!); ·      Why it’s especially important for women to lift weights; ·      How varied strength...

Sarah and Katie gab with Charlie Watson (aka “The Runner Beans”), a British dietitian, marathoner, and author of a new aimed-at-runners cookbook, COOK EAT RUN . In her lovely British accent, Charlie details: -ways to streamline healthy eating; -how she developed 20-minute meals while bring a nanny of three kids; -smart snack choices; and, -a few of her favorite recipes ( yum !). The duo becomes a...

Dimity and Sarah counsel: -Kathleen from Florida Panhandle on mixing tune-up races into marathon training; -Renée in Naperville, Illinois, about transitioning to zero-drop shoes; -Shelby in Jupiter, Florida, in regards to planning for long-term goals while juggling short-term ones. And the duo discusses the crucial theory of “good enough.” Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answered. S...

As part of Heart Month, Sarah and Ellison pull up chairs with two in-studio mother runners who have each had heart surgery. (Both named Sarah!) Marvel as: -Sarah Foster recounts running the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim eight months after getting a pacemaker for a cardiac arrhythmia; -Sarah Phelan tells how she qualified for and ran the 2014 Boston Marathon after having open-heart surgery to fix...

Ashley Paulson, a mom of four and former pro triathlete, will be running in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 29. Listen to hear: ·      how she almost missed her qualifying time—and squeaked in by 10 seconds; ·      her mantra for her qualifying marathon (file under: #goodenough); ·      the treadmill workout she thrashes (hint: it involves 70 reps); and, ·      how she...

Sarah and Maggie kick back with three mother runners— Pace of Me Jessica + two BAMRbassadors —to talk about their love (and sometimes love-hate!) of running. Listen to: -Jessica detail her “newfound sense of capability and possibility” with running after the birth of her third child; -Liz express gratitude toward running for connecting her to her husband; -Lindsey talk candidly about how running h...

Sarah and Dimity discuss: -Traction devices for winter-weather running for Jess in Pittsburgh; -Hydration tactics during half-marathon training in response to Minnesotan Cindy; -Mileage prerequisites for Canadian Michelle, who’s about embark on 13.1 training; and, -The benefits of turmeric and tart cherry juice to Becky of Mount Pleasant, Mich.  Call 470-BADASS1 to record a question you want answe...

Sarah and Molly have an intimate conversation with Lia Jiannine, a researcher who studies sexual function and fitness who’s also a strength and conditioning coach. In this some-might-consider-it-NC-17 episode, the trio discusses: -the impact running and strength training have on sex lives; -the effects of stress on sexual desire; -foods and supplements that might get you more in the mood; -why you...

Host Dimity McDowell talks with Julie Masson, a Kansas City mother of three who took on her first marathon after only a year of running.  Listen to learn: ·      How her GPS misled her on race day; ·      How she realized her hydration needed a tune-up; ·      How her phone factored into a TMI incident; and,  ·      How she’ll never look at a finisher’s medal the same way again. Find the right  Tr...

Sarah is joined by podcast producer Alex Ward to replay favorite moments from the last 100 episodes, along with some behind-the-scenes details. Hear: -Shalane Flanagan recount the final 10K of her winning 2017 New York City Marathon; -Meb Keflezighi remember the final miles of his winning 2014 Boston Marathon; -sports psychologist Dr. Justin Ross (and Alex!) talk about athletic happy places; -Kara...

Dimity and Sarah counsel: -Nicole from Shippensburg, Penn., on the rationale of heart rate training; -Wyomingite Lexi about staying motivated through marathon training; -Beth in northern Virginia about being well prepared for debut marathon training; and, -Cassandra of Long Island, N.Y., on the rules of the road, especially with a stroller. Here’s  the heart-rate chest strap Coach Dimity recommend...

Sarah and new, occasional co-host Katie Sznewajs cozy up to four mother runners to hear about how they move from feet-hit-the-floor to out-the-door. Learn: -how Leah took control of her mornings implementing the business practice of kaizen ; -how Kristjana’s routine has changed as her three sons have aged; -why Nicole needs at least an hour to get moving; -glute activation drills from 2x Olympic M...