Another Mother Runner

If you love a good race report, this episode is for you! First, co-host Sarah WF, fresh off the Marine Corps Marathon, shares how her day in D.C. went, and how she was able to walk away with an upbeat attitude despite it not being her best race.Then, the hosts bring back Better Together partners Sarah Jensen and Linda Bahnson, who completed the Indy Monumental Marathon together as a protege and mentor, respectively. The pair share how their race went, plus the perks of having a built-in training and racing buddy. Next, BAMR Kate Kneifel shares her experience at the Blue Ridge Ultra, part of AMR’s Race Like A Mother: Ultra program. Kate ran the 15K at Blue Ridge in Georgia and she chats about how that went and the camaraderie that came along with racing with a group of Mother Runners. Want to join Better Together in 2024? We’ll be releasing information for our 2024 program in early January; sign up here to stay in the know!What was your 2023 athletic highlight? Tell us here!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Find quality candidates fast:Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now.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

If you’re looking for a momentous race to run or you want increased diversity and representation in running, listen to this episode about the Selma to Montgomery Relayand Bike Ride. Sarah and co-host Ellison talk (and shed a few tears) with the race director and two relay participants about: -the origin of the relay that retraces the path civil rights champions tread in 1965; -the significance of having a minority majority running event; -how folks “party with a purpose” before and after the 51-mile event; -relay race logistics; and,-what it was like to run across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.  Before the first guest joins around 7:00, Ellison raves about a collection of interconnected short stories she recently enjoyed.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Calm racing thoughts: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode for all runners who have wanted to quit halfway through a run, like Jana. Thankfully, the host duo of Sarah and Dimity share solutions, as they do with Catherine, who wants to know how to beat a 6-hour marathon cut-off despite her comfortable pace being 14- to 15-minute miles. They also counsel Leigh on pressing reset on her training after her race got canceled.  Before giving answers to called-in questions, Dimity details the feats of endurance and strength she witnessed at a P!nk concert. Here is the Many Happy Miles waitlist Dimity mentions. 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! Get a free gift w/ purchase + free shipping on orders $29+ at Nuts.com/AMR 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

Dr. Michael Gervais, author and host of the popular Finding Mastery Podcast, joins hosts Sarah and Coach Liz to discuss shifting from a performance-based identity to a purpose-based one, finding personal values, and stopping life on someone else's terms. They also explore the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and finding a balance of self-confidence and humility in running and life. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the comfort crisis and the importance of seeking discomfort for personal growth and fulfillment.

If you've ever considered being a guide for visually impaired athletes or are fascinated by folks who do, listen to this episode. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome guide Andrea Good, who leads a blind friend, Kate, through triathlons, then they bring on Francesco Magisano, the Director of Achilles NYC Metro region and a blind triathlete. They cover:  what being a guide involves, including training for each triathlon discipline;  the various races Andrea and Kate have tackled together; the rewards of helping another athlete achieve her goal; and, Francesco's personal experience as a blind runner and triathlete. Feeling inspired? Check out Achilles International to find out how to get involved with a chapter near you. If you're ready to get back to running, our Return to Running program will be a perfect fit. Looking for some workout ideas? Check out our free two-week training program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who has been touched by breast cancer will enjoy listening to this episode, which features four active women who vanquished breast cancer. The four share: -how their cancer was discovered, and their treatment; -how individual every patient’s journey is; -their athletic accomplishments + training post-cancer; and, -their optimistic outlooks on life.Before the first survivor/thriver joins the show around 6:46, find out what host Molly admits to being good at sucking at! (Here is a private Facebook page called BAMR Breasties for women runners who have had a breast cancer diagnosis, and here is a link to guest Amy Lippert Hoffmann’s book.)When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 12/31/23
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Wondering if you’re properly cooling down post-workout? Learn the answer to Christine’s questions in this episode, along with garnering suggestions for fostering motivation to exercise in response to new-mom Nicole’s query. (Here’s the program Dimity mentions.) Or if you live at altitude like Laura, you’ll find the duo’s answer about sea-level races interesting.  Before answering called-in questions, Dimity shares her post-walk afterglow (fueled in part by this song + this Instagram post). These are the hiking programs Dimity talked up. 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! Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 20% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter where you run or live, you should listen to this safety-first episode: The guests are the authors of Street Smart Safety for Women. With Sarah and Liz as co-hosts, the savvy guests talk about: -how to figure out the safest time of day to run + which route to do;-women’s safety intuition—and how + why to listen to it; -the best defensive devices to carry; -strategies for getting away from an attacker; and, -the importance of being prepared’—and confident.  Before the guest-duo join around 6:56, the host-duo talk about Liz’s upcoming trip to Waco, TX, and Sarah’s ironically business-formal son.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code 60amr to get 60% off, plus free shipping, at GreenChef.com/60amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do just one sport when you can do many? That’s what Jennifer Strong McConachie questions in her new book, Go Multisport. A mom of two from Wichita, Kansas, Jennifer shares that there’s more to endurance sports than simply marathons and Ironman triathlons, and she wants you to choose your own adventure when it comes to your next endurance adventure. In the book, McConachie shares how to get into the arena and even create a multisport event on your own terms. Hosts Dimity, Sarah WF, and Jennifer chat about… The various definitions of multisport (hint: It involves more than just swimming, biking, and running!); Breaking down the gear needed to go multisport, plus tips on making it affordable;  Ways to make multisport accessible for everyone, and how to share the experience with your family. The epic way she celebrated a recent birthday…and more! Listen today, then let us know how you multisport!Simply Nourished Like a Mother starts October 18; register here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a runner and you live on Planet Earth, you need to listen to this episode! Three guests impacted by the cancellation of the 2023 Twin Cities Marathon, including the race director, talk with hosts Sarah and Tish about how the weather sabotaged the day. Learn: -how the event week unfolded, leading to the cancellation; -extra safety precautions taken for hot conditions; -the story of one runner who still ran 26.2; -how races might morph to meet the climate crisis; and,-the spirit and support locals showed rogue runners.  Before the race director joins the show around 11:38, Tish and Sarah take a quirky conversational detour about rain. Please help us strengthen our shows by completing our podcast survey before October 9, 2023. 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 AMRTOPOMOVE Use code 60amr to get 60% off, plus free shipping, at GreenChef.com/60amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices