Another Mother Runner

If you’re looking to learn how—or why—to run by feel instead of relying on technology, listen to this episode, which answers those questions for Boston-qualifier-seeker Raquel. The AMR duo give advice on meshing a second sport with running, for dragon-boat-racer and half-marathoner-in-training Molly. Finally, Sarah counsels Tara on tails-up pennies—and schools Dimity on the “meaning” of various sorts of change!  Dimity shares stories from her recent family hiking vacation before the first Q+A, which kicks off around BARRY INSERT TIME. Here are our half-marathon training programs. 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! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 09/23/23at topoathletic.com w/ code TOPOAMRSMR Bloom + grow: Get 15% off your entire orderat fastgrowingtrees.com/amr Drink up! Save 25% on GU Hydration Tabsw/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for all back-of-the-pack or larger-size runners—or anyone who wants to be invigorated by an amazing human being: guest Martinus Evans, author of Slow AF Run Club and founder of the website/app of the same name. With hosts Sarah and Tish, Martinus details:-how he fell off the back of a treadmill on his first-ever run; -why crossing the finish line of his first (of 8) marathons was “bittersweet”; -being targeted by hecklers in races because of his pace; -gear recommendations for larger runners; and,-why he believes the world of running needs an overhaul.  Tish talks about running in the sweltering South before Martinus jumps on around 7:47.  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 Drink up! Save 25% on GU Hydration Tabsw/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s it like to set a world record? Find out by listening to this episode, featuring two members of the 100 x 1 mile world-record-setting relay, plus the event’s organizer. The relay, which took place last month at San Francisco State’s Cox Stadium, saw the with team break the former record by 5 minutes (averaging 5:35 per runner)! Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with their guests about:  how this relay came to be, with organizer Shawn Sax sharing the logistics and planning; what it was like to be a 3-time participant of the 100×1 mile relay, with veteran Peggy Lavelle offering insight on how the event has evolved; what it meant to be representing as a #motherrunner in the relay, with expectant mom Sarah Swanger, who participated while 5 1/2 months pregnant; and much more about this historic moment in women’s running. 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.usPretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 20% offyour first order atThriveCausemetics.com/AMRDrink up! Save 25% on GU Hydration Tabs w/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks looking to lose weight, run an ultramarathon, or be otherwise inspired, this is the episode for you! Guest Callie Vinson, an indigenous ultrarunner who lost 200 pounds at the start of her running journey. With hosts Sarah and Liz, Callie shares: -the small steps she took to lose 200 pounds; -the sustainable relationship she’s forged with food; -how she uses selfies on Instagram to help heal herself; -her fascination with 200-mile running races; and, -details of running in her first Western States 100 ultra.  In the intro, Coach Liz shares her perhaps surprising pandemic project. Callie hops on around 9:05.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Drink up! Save 25% on GU Hydration Tabsw/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who is curious about the ratio of easy-to-hard workouts, like Miwako, should give a listen to this episode: The hosts answer that question as well as one from Heather about packing and planning for running while on a trip. Then, in response to Lisa’s query, Sarah and Dimity share fond memories of big races they’ve done.Before the first question around 11:48, Dimity details a challenging strength class she’s recently started taking. (Box jumps, anyone?) Here is the Nutrition for Running program. 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.usGet 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix at StitchFix.com/AMR Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book lovers and casual readers alike will delight in this annual episode that serves up a dozen new book suggestions. Before switching to the literary conversation around 8:52, hosts Sarah and Ellison talk about E’s upcoming trip to Sweden to visit her beloved best running friend.  Here are the dozen new books the hosts discuss. Tom Lake: Ann PatchettSuch Kindness: Andre Dubus IIIThe Guest: Emma ClineThe Covenant of Water: Abraham Verghese Bad Summer People: Emma RosenblumLucky Red: Claudia CravensThe Celebrants: Steven RowleyYou Are Here: Karin Lin-GreenbergRomantic Comedy: Curtis SittenfeldKing: A Life: Jonathan EigWe Were Once a Family: Roxanna AsgarianWannabe: Aisha Harris When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 09/23/23at topoathletic.com w/ code TOPOAMRSMR Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.org Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you follow the running world in any way, you’ve probably heard of Sally McRae. Maybe you follow her on Instagram, you’ve tried her strength training app, listened to her podcast, watched her YouTube channel, or cheered her on during one of her Badwater races. But you likely haven’t heard or seen this side of Sally: Vulnerable, real, raw, and totally transparent. On this episode, hosts Dimity and Sarah Wassner Flynn have a moving conversation with Sally about topics including:  what inspired her to Choosing Strong, her recently-released memoir which draws back the curtain on her tumultuous childhood; how she defines strength and why it extends far beyond the physical; body image and self-acceptance; and what she’s training for next (hint: It’s a very long run!). Before Sally hops on, Dimity & SWF wax nostalgic about their (separate but similar) rollerblading adventures in NYC. Listen all the way through to hear Nourished on the Run, a new bonus segment with Dimity + Ellie Kempton, RD, MSN. The two talk celebrate fruits of summer—and a unique way to navigate a farmer’s market. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Drink up! Save 25% on GU Hydration Tabsw/ code AMR25 at GUenergy.comTalk it out: For 10% off your first month,go to betterhelp.com/amr Take steps to better running:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for everyone who’s ever daydreamed about taking a trip centered on running or an away-race: Three “regular” runners talk about the running-centric vacations they’ve taken, either with friends or solo. With hosts Sarah and Katie, they share: -suggestions for choosing an ideal destination or race: -the importance of planning details; -the confidence-boosting benefits of a solo running vacation; -advice for ensuring fresh legs in an away-race; and,-whether to call it a “runcation” or a “racecation.” Before the first guest joins around 10:09, Sarah tells the (disappointing) details of her first pickleball tournament. Listen all the way through to hear Coach Liz talk about two women-centric books in Miles of Books.  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 Dinner, delivered: For 16 free meals plus free shipping,go to HelloFresh.com/amr16 + use code amr16 Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to mesh your summer vacation with your training plan, like Elizabeth? Dimity and Sarah have it all mapped out, along with a great gear analogy to explain running based on RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), in response to Dena’s question. Or maybe you’re like Liza, looking to learn when/how to skip or modify workouts during race-prep. Listen to this episode!  Dimity details the (literal) ups and downs of a Central Oregon hike before the first question around 10:03. Here’s our half-marathon training programs. 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 Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 20% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are a fan of National Public Radio, you’ll especially love this episode with special guest Mary Louise Kelly, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered and author of the bestselling memoir It.Goes.So.Fast. With hosts Sarah and Amanda, Mary Louise shares: -how she solves work quandaries on no-music-or-podcasts runs; -squeezing in workouts on assignment and in war zones; -that her slowing-with-age running pace has snuck up on her; -what it’s like to run as a person with significant hearing loss; and, -juggling mothering teens with a highly demanding job.  Mary Louise Kelly joins the show around 7:27, after both co-hosts share injury updates.  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 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix at StitchFix.com/AMR Use code AMR10 for $10 off 13.1 or 26.2+ AMR5 for $5 off 8K at RichmondMarathon.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices