Another Mother Runner

Listen to this episode for a boost of inspiration to get out there and try something new—no matter your age. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF have a lively chat with Caroline Paul, author of Tough Broad, a book that explores aging in a new light. You’ll hear about:—The origins of Caroline’s adventurous spirit;—The ways in which she gets her adrenaline fix (hint: it involves experimental aircraft!);—Breaking the stigma often placed on women over 60;—How adventure can be defined in various ways for various people;—Caroline’s pillars for fulfilling aging; and so much more!Follow Caroline on Instagram. Join us for Better Together in Richmond, Virginia on November 16.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 offregistration at portlandmarathon.comGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Dreamily soft joggers: Get 20% offyour first order at Vuori.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen if you do—or are considering doing—Sun Salutations, Warrior Pose, and the like. Guest Sage Rountree, Ph.D., yoga instructor and author of The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, about: -hating her first experiences with yoga (!); -the value of letting go of “doing-and-action” mode; -how the athletic mindset tempers runners’ approach to yoga;-how your practice should change during a training cycle; and,-four “spicy and sweet poses” to do daily. Before Sage joins around 14:26, each host shares about her recent photo/video shoot. At the end of the episode on Miles of Books, Coach Liz talks up two books about communication. (And here’s the online book group she mentions.)  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Sunny skies ahead: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you run to ease anxiety, like Alex does, you’ll appreciate the advice Dimity gives about how to make runs less stressful. Folks training for a trail race (as Liz is) will learn a lot from the pointers shared, including how flatlanders can hill train. Finally, the duo give advice for treating sore feet in response to Amanda’s question. The hosting duo shares nature moments (An owl! Prairie dogs! Coyotes!) from a recent hike and bike ride before answering questions. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity talks up. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Take care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMR Give your body what it needs: For 10% off your 1st order, go to thorne.fit/TRAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who wants to change their running style or is curious about why they might want to consider making a shift needs to listen to this insightful episode. The guest, Jay Dicharry, is a noted physical therapist and author of Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, & Speed. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Jay details: -reasons to reinvent your running form;-how to be a more resilient and durable runner; -why runners need to diversify their routines; -cues to use + drills to do to revamp your running style; and,-the top problem for most runners.  Before Jay Dicharry joins around BARRY PLEASE INSERT TIME HERE, the hosting duo discuss book groups.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a slam-dunk for anybody who wants to deepen their knowledge of running and strengthen their own miles. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with special guest Sarah Bowen Shea (SBS) about running lessons they wish they would've known earlier, including Incorporating three elements which have helped SBS run more efficiently; Why Sarah Flynn would've switched her focus from raw numbers to deep friendships earlier; How Dimity wishes she would've been more present, especially in the long runs; Helpful tweaks on nutrition (both on and off the road); keeping things easy; and the importance of joy and patience.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 offregistration at portlandmarathon.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Dreamily soft joggers: Get 20% offyour first order at Vuori.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental skills coach Carrie Jackson discusses finding your athletic 'why' with hosts Sarah and Liz. They cover reconnecting to the joy of sports, goal-setting for commitment, and reasons behind lack of motivation. The episode includes a humorous rock-buying story and highlights sponsor discounts for health supplements and eyewear.

This episode is for all of us who have been in Jordan’s shoes, wondering if carrying “extra” weight might prevent us from setting a personal best in a race. And all the folks who are confused about which week to jump into a training plan, like Julie. Finally, the gals let Nancy know the lowdown on hiking poles.  Pre-Q+A, Dimity shares details of her first few classes as a Spinning instructor! Here are the heart-rate training programs Dimity mentions, plus the Racing Weight book. Call to record your question: 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Please, and thank you!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 Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Chomp Chomps: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping at Chomps.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking to chase something other than a finish time or wanting to freshen up your running routine, take a listen to this episode featuring two “regular” runners who share their unique and varied race goals. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the gals share:-that getting slower doesn’t mean giving up on racing goals; -how inadvertently being last in a race spurred one endeavor;-the joy of giving back to their community; -savvy advice for doing away-races; and,-an addiction to medals.  Before the first goal-setting guest joins around 11:05, Tish talks about her Mother’s Day plans, complete with a genuine celebrity!  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Chic, sporty style: Get 20% off your first order at Vuori.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode shares the moving story of Emily Halnon, a runner and writer based in Eugene, Oregon. Her debut memoir, To The Gorge, details her journey going for the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 460-mile Oregon Pacific Crest Trail in the wake of losing her mother, Andrea, to cancer in 2020. In this conversation, co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with Emily about:  How Emily's mom inspired her to run her first marathon; Why running was the mother and daughter's "love language" and what that meant; Her reasons for attempting the Pacific Crest Trail FKT and what that journey entailed; How running continues to help her move through her grief, and more.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Here comes the sun: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.com 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

An episode for everyone as grief is a recurring facet of all our lives. The guests, Lisa Millis and Kelly Daugherty, are founders of an innovative running-based program called Healing Strides as well as contributors to The Grief Experience. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the conversation covers:-the genesis of Healing Strides and what the program entails;-the positive effects of running on grief; -the healing power of moving in nature; plus,-advice for processing grief. Before the guests join around 8:48, Sarah tells Tish about her son’s recent collegiate musical theatre debut. (Check out our Instagram Stories for a few proud-mom videos from the show!)  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running + hiking: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices