Another Mother Runner

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...

If you’re going to run 26.2 miles for the first time in 2025, like May, you owe it to yourself to listen to the episode, which includes a detailed primer on training for your first marathon. Any runner will benefit from Coach Dimity’s detailed strength-training suggestions in response to Kelsey’s question. And all runners will love scheming their own solution to Heather’s “dilemma” of getting to r...

Anyone interested in the backstory of the Another Mother Runner community or learning more about this podcast’s host, Sarah Bowen Shea, will enjoy this crossover episode. In it, SBS becomes the guest, interviewed by an intuitive dad of two and college professor, Jonathan Ravarino, on his  Ultra Balance Podcast . It’s a lively conversation!    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate...

This episode is for anyone who loves running, musicals, or finding inspiration in unexpected places! Hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with Kara Cutruzzula, writer, editor, and creator of  Marathon The Musical , a one-of-a-kind show that blends the worlds of running and performance. Kara shares: The inspiration behind  Marathon  and its themes of endurance, hope, and connection; H...

Any and  all  athletic folks need to listen to this episode to sidestep common nutritional mistakes. The guest is  Alex Larson , a registered dietitian nutritionist, avid athlete, and mom of three kiddos. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guest details: -the importance of “frontloading” nutrition;  -the timing of eating and workouts;  -how to eat to support lifting heavy wei...

A perfect episode for folks in search of reminders to feel grateful and to give oneself grace: It’s a conversation with three co-hosts—Liz Waterstraat, Britany Williams, and Molly Williams. They share their personal highs and lows from the year, including an Ironman triathlon, the re-emergence of a strong running habit, and a near-death experience.   On a timely  Miles of Books  at the end of the...

This is the perfect episode for anyone looking to get unstuck and become a stronger version of themselves—in running  and  in life! Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Liz Waterstraat, the guest  Kate Gladdin , author of the recently published  Okay, Now What? How to Be Resilient When Life Gets Tough , details:  -how to teach your brain to be more flexible;  -the importance of doing hard things...

This episode is for everyone who has contemplated opting out of a workout, a training cycle, a race, or,  heck , even a book club! The guests are  Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the coaching duo discusses:  -how to reframe your notions about quitting;  -weighing the risk versus reward of not continuing; -the importance of learnin...

If you’ve ever felt even a twinge of “mommy guilt” ( ugh !), this episode is a must-listen. The guest is Nancy Reddy, an author and mother runner whose new book  The Good Mother Myth . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and  Britany Williams , the guest discusses: -how crazy-making “shoulda-woulda-coulda” can be;  -the importance of being reminded you’re in a body;  -societal expectations of caring...

If your mojo is low, like Grace’s, you’ll appreciate the motivational tips shared by the hosts. Folks who huff-and-puff excessively on a run, like Julie, will be pleased to hear the insight Dimity serves up and Sarah’s  book recommendation . Finally, all runners will benefit from the duo’s advice on fueling in response to Nicole’s candid question. (Here’s the $25  nutrition program  Dimity mention...

This is the episode for all the big-dreamers out there: The guest is  Becca Pizzi , who has completed marathons on all seven continents, and she's now the first (and only!) female race director of the  Antarctica Marathon . Along with hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, Becca shares about her adventurous life, including:  how her own running adventures led to her gig as a race director;...

If your quads burn going up stairs, like Dina’s do, you’ll be intrigued by this episode of the question-and-answer show from the founders of Another Mother Runner. Or maybe you’re like Rachel, who asks for training guidance for a 20-mile, one-day hike, or Pam, who is running a marathon two months after her last 26.2: Coach Dimity McDowell serves up clear-eyed advice to both queries.    After Dimit...

Join hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn as they reflect on the Many Happy Miles program, its vibrant community, and the inspiring stories of members who’ve become better runners and people through their participation. Dimity shares the origins of Many Happy Miles and how it has grown over the past six years. Then, hear from current Many Happy Miles members about how the program has posi...

This is the ideal episode for anyone in need of athletic inspiration, empathy, and laughter: It’s a conversation with three co-hosts—Tish Hamilton, Amanda Loudin, and Ellison Weist. The gals recount 2024 highlights, including  a marathon , numerous mountains summited, and a new fitness endeavor. And Ellison can always be counted on for book suggestions, including  one about human longevity  and an...

Join co-hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah WF for a special episode as they look back on the incredible accomplishments within the Train Like a Mother community in 2024. From half-marathons to ultra-marathons, hiking challenges to marathons, these women have set big goals and crushed them. In this episode, we chat with four inspiring women: Dana Parisi , who rocked her Richmond Half-Marathon after tr...

Armchair travelers and adventurous runners alike will enjoy this episode: The guest is travel writer and mother runner  Allison Torres Burtka . Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Allison shares:  -details on running + hiking in Alaska, Sri Lanka, the Alps, + more;  -why exploring somewhere on foot is so rewarding;  -the transformative power of a BIPOC running retreat; and, -advi...

This episode is ideal for anyone looking for holiday gift suggestions for runners, prompted by a question from Nicole, as well as folks struggling to formulate a weight-room workout, like Sarah. Also, anyone with an irregular work schedule, like Jen, will appreciate Dimity’s insightful training advice. Doing a downhill race in 2025, like Whitney? Coach Dimity has loads of practical advice—and Sara...

This enlightening episode is required listening for any and all runners, whether healthy or injured! The guest is  Erin Ayala , Ph. D., a sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Dr. Ayala talks about:  -personality traits that can precipitate injury (!);  -common mistakes she sees with injured athletes; -ways to f...