Another Mother Runner

Calling all women runners, especially ones going through perimenopause and menopause: Listen to this smart, insightful episode! The guest is  Brooke Bussard , M.D., a certified personal trainer, health coach, and author of  Outsmarting Menopause . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, post-menopausal Dr. Brooke details: -her personal strength routine (hint: 5x5);  -how to start lift...

Anyone in search of “a perfect week of running,” like Christina, will appreciate the guidance Coach Dimity gives, recommending a balance of running, cardio, and flexibility. A two-parter from Emily has the host-duo offering up advice on how to get in the right headspace to train for a big goal, then sharing their favorite motivational, sports-related books.    Before the Q+As start around 8:02, Di...

This episode will be enlightening—and comforting—to anyone who has marathon aspirations. The guest is  Adam Boardman , a Los Angeles-based therapist and the director of the LA Marathon  Medical Psych Program . With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Adam details: -the genesis of this genius program;  -the range of psychological issues addressed in medical tents;  -how providers help athlete...

Strivers and social helpers: This is the episode for you! With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat discusses Wild Courage by Jenny Wood and Big Potential by Shawn Achor. The conversation covers how to put a positive, results-producing spin on “negative” traits, as well as how helping others can actual make ourself stronger. As always, Coach Liz shares athletic wisdom she culled from the b...

This the ideal episode for any active people looking for more reasons to get outside and get moving! The guest,  Julia Hotz , is a journalist, marathon runner, and the author of  The Connection Cure : The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, she details: -the mood-boosting effects of being active in nature;  -the...

Runners looking for company on their next workout will enjoy this special episode that puts host Sarah Bowen Shea in the guest-seat: It’s part of the Behind the Mic series from the I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein! podcast. Both Sarah and Lindsey being mother runners, yet the topic quickly shifts from running to pickleball. About how they picked up the sport and how they mix it with their runni...

Any runners looking to mix things up will enjoy this enlightening, entertaining episode featuring three women (including  this coach ) who swear by riding an  ElliptiGO  bike. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and  Coach Liz Waterstraat , the active trio details: -what exactly  is  the strange-looking contraption;  -fitness benefits they’ve experienced (e.g. a 13.1 PR at 51!);  -using an ElliptiGO...

Fiction lovers will delight in this first novel-filled episode of our new biweekly podcast. In a lively conversation, Ellison Weist talks up these four books with host Sarah Bowen Shea:  The Fisherman’s Gift : Julia R. Kelly Tilt : Emma Pattee Murder at Gulls Nest : Jess Kidd I See You’ve Called in Dead : John Kenney Other books Ellison is looking forward to reading: 33 Place Brugmann : Alice Aust...

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...