Another Mother Runner

Sarah and special co-host Katie get up close and personal with four people dealing with breast cancer and its aftermath. The intimate conversation covers:-the power of friends (running and otherwise) during treatment;-how lessons learned through sports can carry over to dealing with chemotherapy;-the surprising side effects of chemotherapy and radiation;-what one woman vowed to do during her treat...

Sarah and Dimity offer advice to: -Michelle from Edmonton, Canada, about what to eat after a nighttime run; -Deb, a marathoner-in-training in upstate New York, whether to wear a hydration vest in her race; -Sheri from Indianapolis, about getting over a bad marathon and pursuing a 50K. -In response to Chicagoan Diane’s cute query, learn the back story behind Sarah’s sports nickname, Champy, and Dim...

Sarah and Tish get real with three mother runners about pulling a DNF (Did Not Finish) in a race. The conversation includes:-tales of dropping out at Mile 5 of a 100-mile race (!!), Mile 17 of a marathon, and Mile 6 of a marathon;-advice on how to handle stepping out of a race due to injury or mental-monkeys;-starting-line suggestions for boosting finish-line success;-ways to overcome the “sadness...

Sarah and Coach Amanda dive in to a conversation with mental skills coach Carrie Cheadle, co-author of the forthcoming book called Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries , about staying mentally strong in a race. Sarah and the coaches discuss: -replacing dread with gratitude at a starting line; -what grit is—and how to hone it; -keeping your brain where your feet are...

Sarah and Dimity suggest:-to Amy in SoCal how to silence the doubting-demons in her head;-girlfriend getaway ideas to Shayna in the suburbs outside Philly;-peanut-free, pre-run fueling options for newly allergic Jess in Fort Leonard Wood, MO;-leakage solutions to Kate from western Wisco; and-to Jen in Denver she should meet herself where she is with her running. Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find you...

Sarah goes it solo chatting with entrepreneur/writer/former pro runner Lauren Fleshman and her husband/pro triathlete/Picky Bars CEO Jesse Thomas—in front of an audience in beautiful Bend, Oregon. The married couple opens up about: -how years (and years!) of being competitive athletes shaped them as parents and partners; -how to be the best cheerleader for each other; -how to hone your own writerl...

Sarah and Ellison jump into the topic of identifying as a runner—and how wearing that mantle affects your health and lifestyle choices. The duo talks with a researcher plus two real-life mother runners, addressing issues like: -ways to get comfortable calling yourself a runner; -why ID’ing as a runner helps make exercise a stick-with-it habit; -how a health scare made one BAMR jump on the exercise...

In this special episode, Dimity dives into three programs starting on Monday, September 9 in the Train Like a Mother Club. First, she chats with nutritionist Ellie Kempton about Simply Nourished Like a Mother and Metabolic Reset and with two runners who have participated in each program. Highlights include the importance of fat, the difference between omelets and pancakes, and how to integrate veg...

Sarah and Molly, her big-busted BRF, get real with four mother runners—two who had a breast reduction (April + Stacy), then two who had a breast augmentation (Dana + Meghan). The conversation reveals: -the “sense of empowerment” April felt after her reduction; -that post-reduction, Stacy started running faster and age-group placing; -how you need to be “okay with reduced sensation” after both type...

Sarah and Maggie get real with Brittany O’Neill, the woman whose story is told on the big screen in the just-released movie, “ Brittany Runs a Marathon .” This candid conversation covers: -Brittany’s actual first running steps; -Brittany’s admission that she had to be clued in to washing her workout clothes after every workout (!!); -Brittany’s belief that self-acceptance and self-confidence are n...

Sarah and Dimity counsel:-Becca in South Carolina how best to meld a running streak with half-marathon training;-Barb in Portland how to successfully include a few relay races with marathon training;-Elizabeth in Seattle how to manage jet lag and humidity during an away-race; and-Austin Alyssa on a running-related pre-baby bucket list. To ask the Another Mother Runner duo a question, please leave...

Sarah and Molly, her best running friend (BRF), chat with three sets of BRFs about their friendships. Laugh along as: -Molly shares her own running genesis tale; -Anne and Holly explain how they keep their long-distance friendship moving forward; -BAMR Molly and child-free Paige give new meaning to “9-miler”; -Cheryl and Erika detail running the NYC Marathon one week after Marine Corps Marathon (!...

Sarah and Dimity talk with three mother runners, including the pregnant founder Still I Run , about their journeys with depression and anxiety and how running helps them keep moving forward. Listen and learn: -what it is about running that gives them each a boost; -how Still I Run is fighting the stigma attached to mental illness; -the power of writing and journaling; -how one of them stopped “cat...

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Devon in Chicago how to sidestep a UTI competing in a triathlon (+ pee on the move!);-Mika in Redlands, CA, how to juggle marathon training and strength training;-Tiana from Saskatchewan, Canada, the rationale for doing long runs slower than race pace; and-Jennifer from Louisiana numerous cross-training options while laid up with a stress fracture. To ask the Another Mother...

Sarah and Dimity welcome Coach Liz Waterstraaat and Emily Opacich, a coming-back-from-a-stress-fracture mother runner, to explore the ins and outs of coming back to running after an injury or pregnancy. In this empathetic, informative conversation, learn: -why walk breaks during a run are “great release valves”; -three recommendations for exceptionally injury-prone runners; -how nutrition or an un...

Sarah and co-host Ellison “Book Bully” Weist converge once again to suggest summer reading options. Here are the books the duo discusses: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal The Sentence Is Death by Anthony Horowitz The Farm by Joanne Ramos Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera Plain’s Song by Wright Morris The Editor by Steven Rowley Courting Mr....

Sarah and Dimity offer options to:-Judith from Sun Prairie, WI, about splitting up runs while on training plan;-Laurie in Rockville, MD, regarding increasing cadence (including alternatives for getting speedier);-Ilyce in Wellesley, MA, about sharing the sidewalk; and-Mary (and everyone listening!) for staying safe on roads and trails. To get an answer to your question, please leave a 90-second-or...

Sarah and Adrienne Martini talk with the Hood to Coast director, Felicia Hubber, and avid relay participant Cyndie Pelto about single-day relay races. The conversation covers: -relay-race logistics -the inside scoop on race port-a-potties (!) -why one-day relays are a fun part of a girlfriend getaway -secrets to relay-race success -gear and nutrition advice for relay races In the intro, hear why A...

Sarah and Dimity re-connect with the four moms who shared their real-life weight and nutrition issues in earlier episodes to see how they are faring. Added into the mix is ultramarathon and nutritionist Stephanie Howe Violett , who offers insight and advice for women training for half- and full marathons. Included in the smorgasbord of topics they cover:-how to make smart food choices when ravenou...

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Pam from Decatur, GA, how to “win” the comparison game;-Emily in southern rural MN the hot take on ice baths and foam rolling;-Shannon in Ontario, Canada, why one pair of the right running shoes is all she needs; and-Brenda from Columbus all sorts of get-more-and-better-sleep advice, including listening to the Sleep with Me podcast . Producer Alex even chimes in with an app...

Dimity and co-host Ellie Kempton have a chat about the Living Nourished Like A Mother summer nutrition program .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Maggie delve into a conversation about summer skin concerns with Dr. Elizabeth Hale , a board-certified dermatologist based in Manhattan and a mother runner with three children. The doctor sheds light on:-chemical versus “physical” sunscreens-best practices for applying sunscreen prior to a run or race-the vanity/aesthetic side of sun exposure-treatments for rosacea-best products for ban...

Sarah and Dimity urge new-mom Cassandra on Long Island, NY, to adopt a “good-enough” mentality as she embarks on midday runs, offering her practical suggestions for successful lunchtime workouts. They give Molly from Buffalo, NY, tips on how to sidestep shin splints. To Hillary from North Carolina’s Outer Bands, the duo dispense advice on how to keep marathon training “fun and light,” including ex...

Sarah and Amanda talk with three mother runners about a (literally) painful subject: migraine headaches. The first guest is a nurse practitioner, with a special interest in working with individuals who have migraine, then two mother runners, who have suffer from migraine, share their personal sagas . Listen and learn: -steps to take to manage migraines while following a training plan -how to deter...

Sarah and Amanda are delighted to talk with marathon legend Meb Keflezighi, the first person to win both the Boston and New York City Marathons plus an Olympic marathon silver medal. These races, plus 23 others, are the basis for his thought-provoking new book, 26 Marathons : What I Learned about Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career . Part of the AMR Father’s Day tradition, M...