Another Mother Runner

Calling all runners: This is a must-listen episode if you want to avoid getting sidelined by an injury! With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guest,  Chris Johnson , PT, a physical therapist and coach, details:  -what “movement snacks” are + why they help your workouts;  -the value of walking (or  marching !) breaks in your runs;  -a practical approach to strength training when preppi...

Anyone curious about running by heart rate—and wondering what the numbers really mean—need to listen to this episode. The host duo answers Jennifer’s HR question, plus her query about why the first mile of a run is often the toughest. Then they turn to Sandy’s query about weighted vests, with Dimity summing it up best: “If you want to turn a walk into more of a workout, wear a weighted vest.”   Be...

Anyone interested in training their brain as well as their body needs to listen to this insightful episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest  Carrie Jackson , a certified mental performance consultant and author of  On Top of Your Game : Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance,  details: -how to create your own race reports to learn from them;  -ways t...

This debut episode is ideal listening for all athletes, especially ones in a pursuit of increased athletic enjoyment and success. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea,  Coach Liz Waterstraat  does a deep dive into the new book  Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change  by Olga Khazan. Among other things, Coach Liz discusses the importance of openness during a race; how conscientio...

This episode is ideal for any athlete who wants savvy, practical advice distilled into actionable nuggets—it’s loaded with ’em! In anticipation to the debut of Miles of Books as a standalone podcast next Tuesday, April 22 (!), this ep encapsulates many of Coach Liz’s best previous suggestions. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz covers ways to win the mental game; the importance of (occasionally...

Any runners looking for a flat marathon, like Stacie, should listen to this episode (and take a look at  this  write-up). Gals returning to running, including Becca, will appreciate the run-walk interval insight Dimity shares. And blister-prone runners and hikers, like Donna, will welcome the preventative tips the hosts offer.    Dimity reveals how her book-writing is going before the gals jump in...

This is the episode for anyone who sometimes exercises as much for social reasons as health ones—and those gals who are looking for in-person support. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with a runner and a triathlete who thrive on the camaraderie and encouragement of athletic groups. Plus, SBS sits in the guest seat to talk about her pickleball leagues. The active gals cover:  -the orig...

If you ever wondered what drives someone to run 100 miles, swim across the English Channel, or dive into near-freezing water—all in the name of pushing limits—this episode is for you. We’re joined by Shannon Hogan, author of The Unforgiving Hours , a new book celebrating the grit and grace of "ordinary" endurance athletes. In the episode, Shannon shares... Her own “unforgiving” athletic feats; How...

This enlightening episode is a must-listen for all runners:  Stephanie Mundt , PT, DPT, a physical therapist and running coach based in Phoenix, talks about the range of bone stress injuries. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guest details:  -the spectrum of bone stress injuries; -how the medical understanding of such injuries has evolved; -the astonishing recurrence rate of these...

Any runners getting ready for an evening race, like the Aussie caller doing  this half-marathon , will appreciate all the guidance in this episode. Aqua-jogging curious listeners, including Nicole, will love the deep-dive (!) on the topic. And runners who get bummed out about getting boxed in during a race, like Caroline, will value the advice the hosts offer.    Before the first question around 5...

Runners of all sizes and shapes will appreciate this candid conversation with Mia Braithwaite, founder of  Rear View Runners  and the blog  The Fat Athlete . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Mia talks about:  -wholeheartedly embracing the word “fat”—and why words matter; -helping fat runners get past “the cloud of shame + blame”;  -creative suggestions for ideal, inclusive rac...

Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or curious about endurance challenges, this episode is for you. Hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn talk with trailblazer Manika Gamble about her unique (and relatable) journey conquering the world's toughest races. The conversation covers: Manika’s transition from collegiate hurdler to ultra-marathoner; Her experience as the first Black American wo...

This episode is required listening for anyone curious about how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Wegovy affect running and the ability to train for races. The guest, sports dietitian and 18x-marathoner  Meghann Featherstun  of Featherstone Nutrition, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, about:  -how GLP-1 agonists work on various parts of the body; -how to “eat around” thes...

This is the ideal episode for runners, like Stacy, who have been sick and want to know how to ease back into training. Or runners like Christine, wondering the best practices for warming up before a race. Then there are all the runners like Tianna suffering from plantar fasciitis, who will be grateful for the insight and advice on overcoming that pernicious foot ailment.    Before the Q&As sta...

Whether you’re a newer runner, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, you’ll gain insight and wisdom from this episode featuring three “regular” women runners talking about how they developed a runner’s mindset and identity. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the runners talk about:  -the power of exercising outdoors;  -the effect of the internet + thinking others j...

Whether you’re training for a race or simply looking to stay active and injury-free, cross training (XT) can be a game-changer. In this episode, host Sarah Wassner Flynn chats with Another Mother Runner coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jennifer Harrison, two seasoned endurance coaches and triathletes, about the importance of XT and how to incorporate it into your life. The conversation covers: what exa...

Any athlete looking to sidestep injury and feel more centered owes it to themself to listen to this episode featuring  Erin Taylor , a 20-year yoga instructor and author of  Move, Rest, Recover: Your Practical Guide to Balancing Mind and Body . With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Erin talks about:  -how + why recovery is unique to each athlete;  -the benefits of short restorativ...

Calling all treadmill runners: This episode is for you! Coach Dimity serves up all sorts of clever ways to make a treadmill run more fun and effective, in response to Nicole’s query. If you’re like Allison and you want to run faster, you’ll appreciate the duo’s speed-building advice. The show wraps with fueling strategies for day-long endurance events, prompted by a Q from relay-runner Karen.   Be...

Calling all perfectionists and Type-A folks (and those who are intrigued by them): This enlightening episode is for you! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest  Erin Ayala , Ph. D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about:  -the difference between being a diligent athlete and a perfectionist;  -the double-edged sword of upholding super-high standards;  -the...

In this episode, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome Robin Legat, an accomplished athlete in the world of hybrid racing. Robin shares how she found her competitive spirit later in life, her experiences in competitions like Spartan  and  DEKA  races, and her passion for helping others build confidence through fitness. The conversation touches on: hybrid racing: what it is and why it’s attracting athl...

Athletes looking to be smart with their post-workout recovery will appreciate the hosts’ answer to Ellany’s question about the difference between foam rolling and using a massage gun. Runners considering a backyard ultra, like Jennifer, will be intrigued by the insightful training advice Coach Dimity offers. (Here are  the marathon plans she references.) And anyone doing an early spring cleaning o...

Whether you have an injury now—or one is lurking in the future—you’ll find this episode fascinating. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, guest  Kate Mihevc Edwards , PT, DPT, a running medicine practitioner and founder of the  RUNsource  app, explains:  -the continued prevalence of running injuries;  -how medical misinformation innocently gets spread among runners; -the value of a...

Fans of writing and running—or folks looking to forge their runner identity—will love this episode about keeping a running/movement journal. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, guest  Lauren Fleshman , former pro runner, entrepreneur, and co-creator of the  Believe Training Journal , shares: -the multi-faceted power of journaling;  -advice for how to start keeping a running journa...

While February is Heart Health Month, we should be tuned into our tickers every day. And this episode is a reminder of just that. We’re chatting with good friend of the pod  Molly Williams , who suffered a heart attack a few months ago, about her experience, recovery, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Plus, we’ll hear from  Dr. Martha Gulati , a leading cardiologist, who’ll share valuab...

Anyone looking for motivation—and learning how to get out of their own way—needs to listen to this enlightening episode with guest  Steve Magness , a renowned performance expert, coach, and author, whose just-published book is  Win the Inside Game . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Steve details: -making the shift from “I like to run” to “I am a runner”; -why + how we s...