Another Mother Runner

Anyone who’s ever worried about being “swept” during a race or fretted about having to go #2 during a race—both concerns of Amanda—will appreciate the guidance and assurance offered by the hosting duo. And folks, like Christine, who wonder how slow-can-you-go between speed intervals will be pleased to hear Coach Dimity’s answer.Before the Q&As, Sarah details some recent delightful away-from-home workouts. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Jump into Joy to the Run (it’s free!), and get your free sticker here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avid readers, as well as casual ones, will enjoy this annual episode, in which the hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist chat about a 14 newly released books they’ve read and (mostly) recommend. The literary talk starts around 4:13, after Ellison shares about her recent move.  Here are the 14 books the hosts discuss:Blue Sisters: Coco MellorsThe Most: Jessica AnthonyHere One Moment: Liane MoriartyDeath at the Sign of the Rook: Kate AtkinsonColored Television: Danzy SennaTell Me Everything: Elizabeth StroutCreation Lake: Rachel Kushner. Our Evenings: Alan Hollinghurst The Wildes: Louis BayardThe Sequel: Jean Hanff Korelitz (P.S. SBS is enjoying its snarky tone!)Devil at His Elbow: Valerie BauerleinKingmaker: Sonia PurnellBone of the Bone: Sarah SmarshParis in Ruins: Sebastian Smee Get your free sticker here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're gearing up for a race or you may have one on the schedule soon, this episode is for you! Co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat LIVE from the Richmond Marathon expo with Train Like a Mother Coaches Jessica Hofheimer and Amy Skorich. They share tips and motivation to help you ace your race day, including: How to have your best race, no matter your goal; Setting realistic expectations and embracing the journey; Staying present during the race, not just focusing on PRs; Pacing and fueling strategies; Mental tactics for overcoming tough moments, and more! Stay tuned until the end for audience questions and advice!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!A heartfelt gift for all: Save $10 onyour 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever your dream race, you will gain so much insight and wisdom from this candid conversation with Coach Liz Waterstraat about her recent Ironman triathlon. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares: -why she jumped back into an Ironman race after 9 years away; -the building blocks + systems of her success; -how + why curiosity fueled her training + race; -her novel approach to race day; and,-how an Ironman is like your wedding day! Before the convo shifts to the IM at about 8:01, Sarah talks about her banner #foundchange find. Get your free sticker here.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Train smart: Get $200 off your Tonal purchasewith promo code AMR at Tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re chuffed by chafing like Carolyn, you’ll appreciate the solutions from the hosting duo, including this medical adhesive bandage Sarah suggests. Newer moms eager to run with a stroller will welcome the tips given to Eri, and gals at any stage of life will benefit from ideas on how to make running more social.  Before the Q&As, the gals share AMR’s in-person 2025 plans, and Dimity reveals the potential new title of her book. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Get your free sticker here.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com  Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone curious, confused, or overwhelmed by nutritional supplements will welcome this clear-eyed episode with guest Jennifer Giles, MS, RDN, a sports dietitian/nutritionist and mother runner. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenn details:-how to find reputable supplements that contain what they claim; -the importance of changing supplement protocol during perimenopause; -the downlow on types of magnesium + when to use them; -which version of probiotic strains to opt for; and, -the benefits of creatine, collagen, caffeine, turmeric, + more. Before the guest jumps on at about 9:51, Tish talks about her upcoming marathon (!), and Sarah shares about heading to see her son in Jesus Christ Superstar. Get your free sticker here.   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 to start earning cash back, and use code AMR  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the co-hosts dive into the tough reality of traumatic injuries in running, and the emotional and physical hurdles that come with being sidelined. Listen as two members of the Another Mother Runner community share their stories behind the injuries and how they’re healing.  First, Coach Jenn Harrison—a triathlete and AMR Heart + Sole and Triathlon coach—recounts how she tore her hamstring during a trail run, which required surgery and a long recovery. Jenn shares the intense moments of her rescue, her surgery, and the resilience she’s cultivating to stay positive through healing. Next, BAMRbassador Lorinda Donaldson shares how she’s healing (and managing!) after a fall from her bike left her with fractures resulting in limited use of both arms—and an uncertain timeline for returning to running.  Tune in for powerful lessons in strength, perspective, and hope for anyone overcoming setbacks.Grab your free, limited-time I Run Things sticker here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Let the gratitude flow: Visit BetterHelp.com/amr for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re a 50+ runner or simply curious about how your body and fitness might change with age, you’ll gain a lot by listening to this episode. The guest is Caolan MacMahon, a running coach and author of a new called Running Past 50. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Caolan discusses: -how we age in regard to activity; -which 50+ runners can still get faster; -the importance of tuning into what matters most to you; -how to banish “creakiness”; and, -how—and why—to be smarter and tougher runners. In the intro, Sarah tells about her recent adventures at Rancho La Puerta; the guest joins at about 9:04. Get your free sticker here.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!For $25 off your first order, use codeAMR25 at GOSleeves.com Get free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how many workouts you need to be nailing to get a personal best, like Laura Catherine? Give a listen to this episode for the answer, along with how many sports bras a runner should own, like newly reduced Heather wonders, and the response to Emily’s question about running a race during a training cycle.Sarah tells of meeting a mermaid (!) before the first Q+A, which starts around 09:36. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is an intriguing listen to any runner or triathlete: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three pairs of friends who support each other in races as “running sherpas.” Find out what that term means, along with: -the strength + help provided by these friends; -the power of psychic bonds; -how having a sherpa off-loads decision-fatigue; -the importance of giving tough-love mid-race; and,-how a phone call changed a marathon finish-time!  Before the first racer-sherpa duo joins at about 11:27, the hosts make timely confessions. In Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz does a deep dive into a book about confidence. (Here’s the Miles of Books book group on Facebook.) Shop for cute new merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices