Another Mother Runner

This is the episode for folks who debate how to fit in everything—workouts, work, family, chores, self-care, etcetera. Spurred on by a question from Trisha, the hosting duo shares crowd-sourced responses that range from practical advice to guilt-alleviating empathy and clear-eyed insight. A thought-provoking episode, for sure. Before turning to answers, Sarah shares good news about her running two years post-bulging disks, and raves about her new kicks. Join the run-your-first-marathon webinar Dimity mentions. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen for women of all ages: Stacy Sims, Ph.D., noted exercise physiologist and co-author of ROAR, talks about the importance of, and mechanics of, heavy resistance training. With hosts Sarah and Britany Williams, Stacy shares: -what she means by “heavy lifting”; -how to get started lifting heavy + how to progress; -how your brain + nervous system benefits from resistance training; -how to use your cell phone to help you train at home; and,-ways to incorporate a treadmill into your resistance routine.  Before Stacy joins around 10:39, Britany and Sarah share laughs about found change. 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.com  Improve deep sleep: Use code AMR for 15% off 1st purchase at LagoonSleep.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you stay present as a parent while pursuing a high level of fitness? Is the idea of a “super mom” just a myth? These are just two of the myriad topics Dimity and Sarah WF touch on in this conversation with Diana Cohen—an associate professor of political science at Central Connecticut State University and author of an ongoing study on Iron Moms (AKA women who pursue Ironman triathlons as a hobby while balancing family and career). The hosts bring Diana on the podcast to broaden her scope of her study to mother runners, too, and to talk about: Diana's background as a triathlete and how she blended her passion for endurance sports with social science; Her studies of both "Iron Dads" and "Iron Moms" and the biggest differences between the genders; The pervasiveness of mom guilt and what we can do about it; The myth of the "Super Mom" and the role social media plays in perpetuating that myth, and more. Read Sarah's piece on Diana's study that recently ran on Triathlete.com . If you're training for an Ironman, have a child or children 12 or under, and you're interested in participating in the study, you can contact Diana via email.Join us in Many Nutritious Miles; we start February 19!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Find your favorite: Save 15% on any full-price purchasew/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.comLive 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

This episode is a must for anyone who loves listening to a strong woman who makes things happen: The guest is Olympian Alysia Montaño, co-founder of &mother and mother of three. In this lively conversation with hosts Sarah and Tish, Alysia details: -making the transition from track to marathon running; -the backstory of &mother; -the invisible load of motherhood, especially for women runners; -her strength-training routine; and, -the joys of trail running. Before Alysia joins around 8:45, Tish shares exciting news about the new marathon she’s running this November!  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free Detergent Trifecta Sampler with code TRIFECTA at SweatXsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got an upcoming race and curious about making a port-a-potty pitstop mid-race, like first-time marathoner Gina is? Give a listen to this episode for loads of suggestions. Also, Dimity serves up lots of great advice about tackling a Yeti-style race in response to Susan’s query. Then the hosts help Anna feel better about her larger-than-average feet. (Here’s the PJ brand with inclusive sizing Dimity raves about, too.) Dimity shares a story of a clever repurposing of race tees before the duo dives into answering questions. Find all the Many Nutritious Miles details here. We really need questions: To record yours, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Trust Fabric to protect your family: Apply at MeetFabric.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal start-here episode for folks new to AMR podcasts—or loyal listeners looking for a refresh on the brand’s backstory. Originally aired on the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast, this crossover episode is a convo with AMR founders, Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell. With Feisty host Sara Gross, the duo shares numerous along-the-way anecdotes, plus: -how they grew a global sisterhood of empowered runners; -how the women's running industry has changed since 2010;-the importance of creating safe spaces for frank discussions on female-specific topics; and, -the impact of human connection in keeping the community thriving and expanding.  Get a Fuel Goods/AMR Valentine’s Day box here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.