Another Mother Runner

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps.In episode #2, Dimity talks to runner Gretchen Gibson, who had a knee and hip replacement within six months of each other, and Dr. Dan Myer, her orthopedic surgeon, who also remodeled his running career after serious injury.The trio cover: How Gretchen’s torn meniscus was actually a short-term problem on top of a long-term problem; Why Dan always asks a patient, “What is the goal here?”; The reason Dan (gently) suggested Gretchen find another athletic passion; How Gretchen, who has crossed 15 half marathon and 2 marathon finish lines, is coping without running; Where Gretchen is currently finding some sweaty and satisfying success. In the monthly Nourished on the Run segment, Ellie Kempton, MS, RDN, and Dimity cover the basics of blood sugar: what it is, why it matters (to everyone, not just diabetics), and a few easy ways to keep yours more stable. We also invite you to join our free Blood Sugar Badass Challenge, September 26-29: register here.Find Dimity’s series for Women’s Running and other not-running-anymore resources here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re heading for a starting line, you need to listen to this episode to find out how to stay healthy and injury free for your race. Host Sarah talks with Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, who reveal:-the importance of “closing off” your social circle while tapering; -why a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality can serve you well; -best practices for race week eating and hydration; -“don’t do stupid things” tactics; and,-advice for pre-race pooping!  Sarah and Coach Jen talk about college drop-off of their respective twins before the conversation shifts to staying healthy around 13:36. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 20% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps.In episode #1, Dimity talks to Stacy Bruce, an Austin-based athlete who, “came out of the womb as an athlete,” and ran her first marathon in 1997. Her 27+ year running career in running has taken her across the finish line in Boston multiple times, up and down Pikes Peak 10 times, and along the way, has defined her social life and self-identity. Her (complicated) lower back has finally waved the white flag, and she is in the process, at age 51, of retiring from running.The two talk about: Stacy’s shifting to trail runs to see if that would ease the impact on her body; How Stacy still stays super active at the track practice she coaches; Where Stacy wants to put her athletic energy next; And why Stacy is waffling about giving up her 2-mile runs. Find Dimity’s series for Women’s Running and other not-running-anymore resources here.Try our free two-week training program: Consistent, Not Perfect.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel supported as you move forward:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.usGet a $75 sponsored job credit to upgradeyour job post at Indeed.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter your pace, this episode will intrigue and enlighten you. Running coach Jen Steele, who used to bring up the rear in races, talks with hosts Sarah and Coach Liz (who often chimes in with advice, too), about: -“slow” not being a pace; -hydration + fueling options for back-of-pack runners; -finding races that are friendlier to “slower” athletes; -overcoming imposter syndrome; and,-the value of your goal not being related to the swiftness of your pace.  Before Coach Jen joins around 7:29, Sarah tells about her longest run post-injury. Also, try our new, free two-week training program: Consistent, Not Perfect.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Drink up! Save 25% on GU purchases of $50+w/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Use code 60amr to get 60% off, plus free shipping, at GreenChef.com/60amr Calm racing thoughts: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for some armchair adventure? Dimity and her hiking team spill the details on their latest adventure: Hiking the Enchantments in the Central Cascades. Tune in as the four women discuss their 15-hour day, including: How they trained for the 19-mile route, which included 5,000+ feet of elevation gain, and 7,000 feet of descent; The alpine wonderland that is the Enchantments; The challenge of Aasgard Pass, which rises 1,900 feet in less than a mile; The surging popularity of the trail, which the Seattle Times recently documented; and the best trail sandwich ever. Ready for your own epic hike? Our 20-week program will be available on September 5 right here.Try our free two-week training program: Consistent, Not Perfect.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.usGet 25% off when you keep everythingin your Fix at StitchFix.com/AMR Drink up! Save 25% on GU purchases of $50+w/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for anyone who cares about our planet—or sustaining their running practice or fostering their running community. Former pro runner Tina Muir covers it all in her new co-authored book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner, and in this conversation with Sarah and Tish. Tina discusses:-the joy she receives from helping others in races + running; -how caring for our own well-being helps those around us + our planet; -ways to build community in your running; -what it means to be a running activist; and, -some first steps to becoming a more sustainable runner.  Prior to Tina jumping in around 13:23, Sarah shares her sadness about dropping off her son at college. Listen to the entire episode to hear Coach Liz talking about the just-published book The Perfection Trap on Miles of Books.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 12/31/23at topoathletic.com w/ code TOPOAMRSMR Bloom + grow: Get 15% off your entire orderat fastgrowingtrees.com/amr Banish odor + funk: Save 15% with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.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 10:11. Registration for Fall into Fitness opens on August 28. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 20% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’ve had to drop out of a race or if you might find yourself in those shoes at some point, this is a must-listen-to episode. Hosts Sarah and Ellison talk with four women who Did Not Finish (DNF) a race for various reasons. The guests reveal: -the situations that forced them the race course; -their respective realizations that a DNF is not a failure; -how they got back their running/racing mojo; -what the DNF taught them about themselves; and,-what race they’re tackling next.  Before the first DNF guest runs onto the show around 12:04, Ellison shares her own unforgettable DNF tale.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Bloom + grow: Get 15% off your entire orderat fastgrowingtrees.com/amr Banish odor + funk: Save 15%with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh deer! Animal encounters on the run are rare, but they do happen. And in light of recent stories in the news about animals like bears, owls, and even cows roughing up runners and hikers on trails, the hosts have a chat with Sarah Daniels, an environmental consultant and accomplished mother runner from Colorado. To help empower us all when we’re out in nature, Sarah D. shares her wildlife safety stories and tips, including: Strategies for maintaining distance and staying safe when she spots potentially dangerous animals; The safety rules she instilled in her kids as a very young age;  The best gear to bring on a run or hike to help with potential animal run-ins; and much more. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF also chat about some memorable encounters they’ve experienced in the wild, including Dimity’s son Ben’s brush-up with a bear in 2019. (Read more about that harrowing incident here.) They also share some tails from the trails (and, in some cases, sidewalks!) from our very own AMR community. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Drink up! Save 25% on GU purchases of $50+w/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.comBloom + grow: Get 15% off your entire orderat fastgrowingtrees.com/amrGO Sleeves! For $25 off your first order, use codeAMR25 at GoKinesiologySleeves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you already do more than one workout a day, are looking to double up some days, or wonder why anyone would do such a thing, take a listen to this episode. Hosts Sarah and Liz talk to three runners who often exercise more than once a day, for various reasons. Learn:-how to fit in double workouts, even when working long hours; -fueling strategies to stay strong and hydrated; -how one runner mixes a second daily workout into marathon training; -apps, challenges, and technology that help gals stay injury-free; and, -how sushi factors into the equation!  In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares details about a recent pickleball tournament. The first daily-double gal joins the show around 10:40.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Drink up! Save 25% on GU purchases of $50+w/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices