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 Dimity details a recent “magical” bike ride, the duo starts serving up Q&As at BARRY INSERT TIME. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are hiking training plans and Many Happy Miles.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Write your story: Visit BetterHelp.com/amr for 10% off your first month Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start your New Year on a healthier note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 weights;-the role fat should play in your diet; and,-how to stay strong while getting leaner.Before serving up the dietitian at BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, the hosts talk about a near-brush with a car (Sarah) and a nagging injury (Amanda).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 positively impacted their lives, including: Jenna Molster & Ellen Harr, two best running friends who met through Many Happy Miles; Kate Barbier, who shares how the strength training baked into Many Happy Miles has complemented her running; and, Amy Davis, who reconnected with running (and even got a PR!) after a challenging four-year break, thanks to the support of Many Happy Miles. Throughout the episode, hear from other MHM members who share their highlights from the year.Feeling inspired to join Many Happy Miles in 2025? Registration is still open—don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episode, Coach Liz brilliantly recaps two books about goals and goal setting. Here’s the promised link to Britany’s podcast. Get your free sticker.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Download the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 another about the long life of a house.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For a coveted entry as part of a dream race-cation, go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 training with the Better Together program. Amanda Ryan Fear, who flew across the country to take on the Mammoth March 20-mile hike with Hike Like a Mother. Courtney Kampf, who completed the grueling 50K Green Monster Trail Ultra with her dog, Theodore by training with AMR’s Ultra + Trail program. Maggie Rohlfing, who tackled her first marathon, the Crossroads Marathon, with the Heart + Sole program. Along the way, you’ll hear personal highlights from our Train Like a Mother coaches, sharing what made 2024 so special.Ready for a full year of workouts, community, and support? Join us in Many Happy Miles in 2025.Grab your limited-time “I Run Things” sticker here.Follow us on Instagram @anothermotherrunner for more inspiration and updates.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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,-advice for finding running routes in new-to-you places. Before the guest joins at about 10:27, Molly shares some quasi-gruesome tales of the survival course she’s taking! Get your free sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For the chance at a coveted spot in 2025, go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Sarah reads a short, sassy essay about going downhill.  The duo turns to questions at about 7:11. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are the giftguides mentioned, as well as our discounts page and Many Happy Miles.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For the chance at a coveted spot in 2025, go to TCSSydneyMarathon.com  Train smart: Get $200 off your Tonal purchasewith promo code AMR at Tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 find an empathetic physical therapist; -an intriguing activity to help during injury downtime; -revamped goals + little wins for injured athletes. Before the guest joins at around 10:23, the hosting duo re-hashes Thanksgiving dinner. Get your free sticker here, and join Joy to the Run (it’s free, too!).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Download the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash back Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for inspiration to push past your own boundaries—whether in running or life? In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF sit down with Jenny Hoffman, a mother of three, Harvard physics professor, and three-time national ultrarunning champion. Jenny shares about her recent accomplishments, including the story behind setting a Guinness World Record for running across the U.S.In this episode, the trio discusses: How Jenny got her start in running; Her childhood dream of crossing the country on foot and how she made it a reality; The challenges she faced during her record-breaking journey; The mental and physical strategies she used on the road; Balancing motherhood, career, running...and more!  You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!Get ready to kick off the new year with Joy to the Run! This 2024 virtual training program is your chance to embrace the joy of movement, set new goals, and celebrate every step of your journey. Sign up today and make 2024 your most joyful year yet!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Stories worth sharing: Save $10 onyour first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMRDownload the free Ibotta app using code AMR to start earningcash back and get $5 credit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices