Another Mother Runner

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...

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...