Another Mother Runner

This is the ideal episode for anyone who loves to go big—or read about people who do. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton have a fun conversation with  Keira D'Amato , a mother runner perhaps best known for, in 2022, breaking a 16-year American record in the marathon. In addition to talking about her brand-new book  Don’t Call It a Comeback : What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Star...

If autumn weather has you wanting to tuck into an engrossing novel, look no further: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison “The Book Bully” Weist serve up five new novels, including a semi-dystopian novel from the genius behind  Atonement . The duo dives into: - What We Can Know : Ian McEwan - Buckeye : Patrick Ryan - Mercy : Joan Silber - The Elements : John Boyne - A Slowly Dying Cause : Elizabeth...

Anyone who likes trail running—or is interested in exploring hiking after their running career—this is an episode for you. Special guest host Dimity McDowell talks with three women who recently joined her in northern Minnesota to take on the  Grand Traverse , a multi-distance trail event. The conversations include how: -one woman found grace for herself with not being able to run as she'd hoped; —...

Anyone training for a half or full marathon, like Shannon, will appreciate the wisdom hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Dimity McDowell share on how to beat training boredom. Folks with a race soon, as Julie does, will be interested to hear the hosts’ advice on strength training during the taper. And anyone done with their fall race and wondering what to do in the “lull” before ramping up for a spr...

All runners should listen in to this important, informative episode recorded in front of an audience at the  Portland Marathon  expo.  This panel discussion was moderated by host Sarah Bowen Shea with guests Dena Lewis, founder of  Running Mate , and Ashley Raymond, co-founder and CEO of  Safely . The trio discuss: -the #1 thing women can do for their safety while on a run;  -situational awareness...

Any runner or triathlete who wants advice on performing under pressure—and anyone who loves a sport-narrative (with lessons that translate into broader life)—will really appreciate this episode.  Coach Liz Waterstraat  talks about two books:  Legacy : What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life  and  Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?  Olympic Winning Strategies for Everyday Success...

Anyone who dreams of chasing a big athletic goal needs to listen to this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and  Tish Hamilton  talk with two women athletes who are getting after it: one is training for her first marathon, while the other just completed a 100-mile bike ride. Hear how:  -a decade-long runner decided to step up to a marathon; -they both feel limits are only psychological;   -a mom of f...

This episode for all runners who have wanted to quit halfway through a run, like Jana. Thankfully, the host duo of Sarah and Dimity share solutions, as they do with Catherine, who wants to know how to beat a 6-hour marathon cut-off despite her comfortable pace being 14- to 15-minute miles. They also counsel Leigh on pressing reset on her training after her race got canceled.    Before giving answe...

Calling  all  runners and walkers: This is a lively, enlightening conversation about a painful condition that afflicts far too many active folks. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with physical therapist  Denise Smith ;  an avid walker  who currently has plantar fasciitis (PF); and a runner who finally (!) kicked PF. The conversation covers a lot of ground, including: -what plantar fas...

Avid readers, numerous genres are served up in this lively episode: Many of the engrossing novels seem primed to be turned into limited-edition streaming series. (Read them first!) Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist talk up:  - Fifteen Wild Decembers : Karen Powell - The Art of a Lie : Laura Shepherd-Robinson - The Dentist : Tim Sullivan - To the Moon and Back : Eliana Ramage - The Phoebe Va...

Calling all runners and fitness enthusiasts: This episode has it all! Fitness trainer (+ occasional AMR podcast co-host)  Britany Williams  joins host Sarah Bowen Shea to share strategies for success in exercising more consistently, enjoying your workouts more, sticking to your nutritional goals, and more. Britany details:  -why it’s crucial to trust yourself in your health pursuits;  -the power o...

Anyone hoping to nail a fall race, like Michelle, will appreciate all the night-before and morning-of advice from seasoned racers/hosts Sarah and Dimity. Proponents of the run-walk method, like Emily, will breathe a sigh of relief at Coach Dimity’s answer to, “Do I need more cardio?” And parents like Peter will be grateful for the advice—and empathy—about getting your teens to stick with running. ...

Runners and triathletes of any pace or experience level will be intrigued by this episode featuring  Chris Johnson , PT, a physical therapist and endurance coach, as he extols the countless benefits of walking. (Yes, walking!) Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Johnson details:  -why every run should start and end with walking: -the various ways runners can utilize walking;  -the psychological bene...

Anyone looking to tap into their creative side will appreciate this episode in which  Coach Liz Waterstraat  dissects two books,  The Book of Alchemy  and  Find Your Unicorn Space . Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz talks about nurturing creativity—and how it can benefit your racing (whether your goal is competing or completing). The duo also discuss the power of journaling, and their ow...

This is a must-listen episode for any runner, regardless of whether you’ve returned to racing after a traumatic injury: It showcases the grit  and  vulnerability needed to wage a comeback! With host Sarah Bowen Shea,  Coach Jen Harrison  shares her story of her injury, surgery, and months-long recovery, then the duo talks with Coach Jen’s physical therapist,  Denise Smith , and her sport psycholog...

Anyone with a hilly race on their calendar, like Maya, will appreciate the wisdom and experience Coach Dimity and Sarah share. Women looking to get the most bang for their workout-bucks, which is what 50-state half-marathoner Christina wants, will be grateful for the guidance Coach Dim shares, partly from  this sage Stacy Sims book .    Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your questio...

This episode is the second part of a conversation with real women about how they strength training—this time it’s a quartet of gals who hit the gym. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin (a 7-year veteran of a strength class), four women runners share how they strength train in at the gym with a friend or in a group setting, including:  -how to start strength training (finally!);  -how bui...

Anyone who loves a strong female lead will enjoy listening to this episode. In addition to talking about why it seems unlikable older women are getting thrown under the literary bus lately, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist delve into these six novels:  The Satisfaction Café : Kathy Wang Bug Hollow : Michelle Huneven At Last : Marisa Silver Fonseca : Jessica Francis Kane A Dog in Georgia :...

This is the ideal episode for any active woman looking to kickstart a strength-training routine. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams (a fitness professional!), four women runners share how they strength train in home set-ups, telling:  -their progressions from light weights to heavy ones;  -how they determine their strength-training routines;  -how one couldn’t wait to swap mara...

If you’re like Laura Catherine and have been sidelined by illness during a training cycle, you’ll appreciate the sound wisdom from Coach Dimity in this episode. Experienced  and  aspiring trail racers will benefit so much from the mounds of trail running advice. And lovers of TMI topics will love listening to the host duo answering marathon-running Roberta’s question.   Dimity talks about helping...

Whatever your goal, if you are considering using a pacer in a race, you need to listen to this episode. Host Sarah Bowen Shea talks with four women (including co-host Amanda Loudin!) about their experiences (good  and  bad) running a race with a pace group. They discuss: -various reasons to use a pacer; -how to get the best results with a pace group;  -different ways to utilize a pacer; and, -why...

Calling all strivers: In this episode,  Coach Liz Waterstraat  and host Sarah Bowen Shea talk about how to move toward personal excellence. Coach Liz highlights two books creating buzzes in the sports world— Inner Excellence  and  The Art of Learning —starting with the intriguing back story of each tome. She shares how awareness unlocks success and the importance of looking for small moments that...

Runners, triathletes, walkers, and any other forward-motion fans need to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guests, founders of  Stride Forward , talk about the mind-enhancing benefits of regular exercise, plus:  -how ADHD diagnoses in their 40s affected their life-approach; -how running can help regulate energy and emotions: -how to redefine running s...

Call this the “put your worries in another bucket” episode, as Coach Dimity assuages concerns for several runners, including Robin, who is worried about running a 5K the day before a half-marathon. (“Think of it as a shake-out run,” she suggest.) Then there’s Emily, who doesn’t need to fret about the timing of her breakfast before a long run or race. Finally, Dimity assures injured-Julie she shoul...

Anyone in pursuit of a big goal or in the middle of a long training cycle needs to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, four women who are halfway to achieving their goal—including a half-marathon in every state or running all the World Marathon Majors—share:  -how they dreamed up their goal;  -their approach to ticking off milestones along the way;  -the jo...