Another Mother Runner

Looking for ways to put a spring in your step this spring? This episode is just what you need. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF bring on three sets of Another Mother Runner coaches in a lively chat about changing things up to bust out of any kind of rut, including considering joining one of the new and exciting training programs we’re offering this spring. The conversation features: Triathlon and cycling queens Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat, who lead our Race Like a Mother: Sprint Triathlon and Ride Like a Mother programs, on the benefits of mixing things up with multisport and the healthy perks of triathlon and biking; Ultra ace Christy Scott, who shares the beauty of trail running and challenging yourself with something hard (and why you should join her in the Race Like a Mother: Trail Race group!);  and the dynamic duo of Jess Hofheimer and Amy Skorich, who will lead our brand-new Better Together half-marathon and marathon programs. Training buddies IRL, they chat about why running is exponentially more fun and fulfilling when shared with friends. Click here to learn more about the training programs we’re offering this spring.If you don’t already, follow our our guests on Instagram:Jennifer Harrison; Jess Hofheimer; Christy Scott; Amy Skorich; Liz WaterstraatWhen you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRProtein-rich raw dog food: Get $40 off your first order at MeetMaev.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever daydreamed about running an ultramarathon—or running for a cause—this is the episode for you. Joining hosts Sarah and Liz is ultrarunner and coach Margaret Spring, who shares: -loads of downhill running advice;-encouragement for runners getting into strength training; -the profound implications of her recent Hashimoto’s diagnosis; -Grand Canyon rim-to-rim training guidance; and,-how she broke her tailbone while making a trailside pitstop!  Sarah reveals how a best running friend is now a best pickleball buddy before the guest springs onto the show around 9:55. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trial Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value.Use code AMR at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to crunch in workouts in to a busy life, like Mara? In this episode, the Another Mother Runner duo gives a prescription for an ideal weekly balance of running and strength training. Listen to this show if you’ve ever debated doing more than one race in a weekend, like Jayma is, or if you’re like Erica and you wonder when to ditch old workout wear for new.  To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. Got a half marathon on your mind? Check out our Heart + Sole: Half Marathon, Level 1 training program. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like to laugh at smart humor, give a listen to this episode featuring Instagram and TikTok running funny gal Laura Green. Hosts Sarah and Molly try to keep up (Molly definitely does!) as Laura shares:-her start in content creation, based partly on post-partum reality;-brands’ reactions to her poking fun at them; -the embarrassment she needs to overcome to film her Reels; -how mom-guilt influences her professional life; and,-the darker side of being so active on social media.  Molly gives a knee-replacement update before Laura joins the jolly conversation around 8:30. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order, use code AMR25 at GoKinesiologySleeves.com Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we built to move? Power couple Kelly and Juliet Starrett say we are, and they spill their take on maintaining movement for life in their new book Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. The book, which has been called a “detailed, accessible road map to help you move through life feeling better, stronger, and more confident than you ever imagined,” is hitting the shelves on April 4, and we’re excited to give you a sneak preview. In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF have a fun chat with Kelly and Juliet, discussing:  Juliet’s background in whitewater paddling and how it lead her to meeting Kelly; How we can approach fitness and movement in practical, doable ways that work for even the most time-strapped;  Ways we can improve and maintain optimal movement, including nutrition tips, and more. Find out more about the book and Kelly and Juliet at The Ready State. You can also follow Juliet on Instagram here.Got a half marathon on your mind? Check out our Heart + Sole: Half Marathon, Level 1 training program.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.Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’ve had a cancer diagnosis or not, this episode will move and inspire you. Two women runners who fought cancer in 2022 share with Sarah and Liz how they keep moving forward. Revelations include: -the power of a sweat-session after surgery or treatment;-how skills honed through athletics helped them fight cancer; -both guests’ reliance on strength training, especially core work; and,-ways to find and recognize joy. In the intro, Sarah shares a running accomplishment and one of her proudest moments ever. The first cancer survivor joins at about 8:40. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value.Use code AMR at checkout. For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic moments; they share what’s bringing them joy; Dimity divulges how she got her kids to engage in sports; and Sarah reveals her new sporty passion. A fun listen full of laughs!This repeat episode originally aired in November 2021.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking to make running with your dog safer and more enjoyable or you want to know what to do if you encounter a stray dog or wild animal on your run, listen to this episode. Sarah and co-host Katie welcome on Karen B. London, Ph.D., a certified applied animal behaviorist and certified professional dog trainer, and Karen shares:-basic dog behavior hacks to help your dog be a better running buddy;-gear advice for running with your dog;-why she stashes a dog-toy squeaker in her sports bra (!);-advice on what to do if a dog attacks you on your run; and,-ways to read a dog’s face and behavior.Before the dog expert joins around 10:35, find out why Sarah is headed to Pittsburgh.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Get a free colored watch band with purchase of watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever experienced the life-altering power of running, this episode is for you. We’re chatting runiversaries, or the special dates in our lives tied to running. Whether it was that very first run, a breakthrough race, or a moment you realized you were stronger than you thought, we wax nostaligic on those core memories and chat about their impact. First, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF share their own runiversaries, and then we hear from several two guests with poignant runiversaries, including:  Sheena Morrissey, a Canadian mother runner living in Scotland who annually honors the day she was able to run after suffering from a series of major strokes that left her unable to walk at first.  Carolyn Leebs, a mother runner pioneer from Chicago with two special runiversaries: The day she went for her first run in 1982, and the day she went on a run with her now-husband; the pair are still logging miles three decades later. Make sure to listen throughout for several other runiversaries from the AMR community! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrPretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRIt’s not too late to join Love the Run and come on our virtual road trip! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone concerned about heart health (read: should be everyone!) needs to listen to this episode featuring two women runners—one who survived open-heart surgery after an aortic tear, the other who had a heart attack mid-run. With Sarah and Ellison, the survivors share: -their harrowing heart-related tales; -that the emotional/mental recovery is taking longer than the physical; -the importance of not dismissing warning-sign symptoms;-the commonality of women’s responses to health crises; and,-their returns to running and exercise.  Be sure to catch the debut of Miles of Books, a monthly bonus segment, at the end of this episode. Here are the books discussed by Ellison, SBS, and Liz. The first guest joins around 11:51. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR  Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices