Another Mother Runner

Dimity chases (frozen) waterfalls with Kimber Cross, an ice climber and alpinist who began climbing mountains and ice in her late 20’s. Despite having a limb deficit—she was born without a right hand—Kimber has set records on Mount Rainer/Tahoma and continues to push her limits.The two talk about: how Kimber’s kindergarten class usually reacts to her hand; her childhood sports pursuits and role models (hello, fastpitch softball!) why trust is such an important element of climbing, and how she builds it; how she trains for her adventures; and her impressive pull-up record (hint: it’s more than 30!). Follow Kimber on Instagram.Join us in Many Nutritious Miles; we start February 12! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for you if you’re aiming to cover a mile in less time or to nail a goal race time. Host Sarah welcomes back Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat to discuss myriad ways to hone and build running (and walking/hiking!) speed. The coaches detail:-the five building blocks of speed; -the base to have before adding in speedwork; -the importance of balancing risk vs. reward; -the power of plyometics, cadence, + drills; and,-strength moves to incorporate into speed-building. Before Coach Jen joins at 9:20, Coach Liz talks about her recent chilly swims. Coach Liz raves about The Ten Pillars of Success in Miles of Books at the end of the ep.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 25% on any GU purchases of $50+w/ code AMRGU25 at GUenergy.com Row for it: Save up to $500 at Hydrow.comand use code AMR at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you live in a hilly region, like Whitney, do you ever wonder if you also need to do hill repeats? Well, this episode has your answer, along with keen insight on Zone 2 running and heart-rate training, in response to Kathleen’s question, plus recommendations for a DIY blister kit, prompted by a call from ultrarunner Rhianna. Before turning to answering callers’ questions, Dimity shares painful details of her latest injury. Here’s the hiking program Dimity highlights. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenna Hollenstein, nutrition therapist and author, discusses intuitive eating and mindfulness with the hosts. They cover topics such as trusting our judgment around food, practicing mindfulness for recognizing hunger signals, and managing eating habits during hormonal changes. They also touch on the emotional aspect of intuitive eating, the importance of protein for training, and share details about an upcoming retreat in Lake Placid, New York.

Whether you’re a rugby fan or know very little about the sport, you’ll want to hear this chat with Naya Tapper, an influential athlete who’s changing the game in so many ways. A true star of the sport, Naya led Team USA to its very first Pan American Games gold medal in November, competed at the Tokyo Games and will return to the Olympics in Paris this summer. On this candid episode, Naya joins us from the U.S. Olympic Training Center to chat with co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF on a variety of topics, including: how her background as a runner helps her shine on the pitch; rugby rules and lingo; diversity in the sport and debunking the stigmas attached to it; being a role model and how she gives back; her guest stint on Project Runway…and more! Know a kid who may want to follow in Naya’s footsteps? Head to USA Rugby for resources on youth and high school opportunities. And click here to learn more about the Naya Tapper Scholarship Program.And here’s the hiking program Dimity mentions in the episode. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Live a more empowered life: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the secrets of running into your 60s, 70s, and 80s from Senior Masters runners, including their starts in running, pre-run routines, importance of stretching and rest, surprises of running later in life, and their racing plans. Also, hear about running adventures in Japan and China, reflections on aging and slowing down, inspiration from senior runners, and the evolution of women's participation in running.

Ever wonder how Another Mother Runner got started and grew? The founders (who are also the hosting duo) recap the highlights in response to Amy’s question. Maybe you’re like Meg, looking to return to running. If so, you’ll appreciate the guidance from Coach Dimity. And, finally, there’s Stephanie and Elisa, wondering which weather extreme Sarah and Dimity prefer to run in. Before answering questions, Sarah reveals her packing blunder on her family’s recent trip to Japan. Here’s the hiking program Dimity mentions, and the info session she mentions. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks looking to go big, exercise consistently, or somewhere in between will gain a lot from this episode, featuring Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the coaching duo discusses: -ideas for shorter goals to stay motivated all year; -the importance of respecting recovery; -how to overcome training-overwhelm; -best practices for coming back from injury or surgery; and,-the importance of being “pliable and flexible” to set up race-day success. Coach Liz switches from intro chitchat with Sarah to being a guest joined by Coach Jen around 6:20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if you need an injection of inspiration to go after a big adventure in 2024.  After a quick catch-up, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome Gill Watson, a mother runner and fitness instructor from the UK. Gill has a fascinating story of adventuring around the world that began 20 years ago when she won a reality show on the BBC in Borneo. Since then, she’s competed in far-flung places including the Arctic Circle, and was even on Ninja Warrior UK. Hear how Gill plans to celebrate turning 60 this year in the most extreme way—and why she’ll never consider her age as a hindrance to her fitness or her future plans. Register for Many Happy Miles 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like eavesdropping on the athletic accomplishments of other runners, give this episode a listen. It’s a casual, candid conversation with three co-hosts—Ellison, Tish, and Liz. The gals talk about their athletic (+ personal) lives in 2023 —and potential 2024 goals.  Also, Ellison shares three book recommendations, and Coach Liz talks up two more books in Miles of Books at the end of the ep.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $30 off your 1st box + free croissants when you start your subscription at Wildgrain.com/AMR or use code AMR at checkout  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices