Another Mother Runner

Give a listen to this episode if your curious about the best way to take it easy after a race or big training run, like Emily is. The host-duo also give advice on taming marathon-size hunger, in response to first-time marathoner Meg, plus loads of open-water swimming suggestions for triathlete Amanda.  Dimity shares news about her “noisy knees,” before Sarah queues up the first question around 11:12. 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 5/31/23 at topoathletic.com w/ code AMRTOPOMOM Get 20% off every IQBar product, plus free shipping, when you text AMR to 64000 Banish odor + funk: Save 15%with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever scratched your head (or shaken your fist!) at the gender gap in scientific research, this episode is required listening. Christine Yu, the author of the about-to-be-published Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, is the guest. Along with hosts Sarah and Amanda, Christine discusses: -the staggering gender disparity of sports science research; -practical ways that gaps in sports science affect women; -being part of the “golden age” of books aimed at women runners; and,-why she has hope for the future of scientific research on women. In the intro chitchat, Amanda and Sarah commiserate about being injured. Christine joins the conversation around 9:45.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code AMR10 for $10 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Protein-rich raw dog food:Get $40 off your first order at MeetMaev.com/AMR Get 20% off every IQBar product, plus free shipping, when you text AMR to 64000  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode of Many Happy Miles, the hosts pull the curtain back a bit on their own lives and bring on their moms to share about raising daughters—particularly daughters who ventured into athletics and continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle well into adulthood. The conversations cover a gamut of topics, including: How Dimity’s mom’s active lifestyle inspired her own daughters to pursue their athletic goals; How Sarah’s mom gently encouraged her daughters to seek excellence without adding outside pressure; How Title IV changed the landscape for women’s sports (and what life was like for them before it); And their best advice for raising active kids. Listen all the way through for a special bonus segment featuring Another Mother Runner co-founder Sarah Bowen Shea pops on to share stories about her late mom, Margaret, including how she played a pivotal role in raising Sarah to be the fierce, strong woman she is today.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save $30 + get 1 month free dietitian support at nutrisense.io/amr with code AMR  Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMRFind quality candidates fast:Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for solutions on how to make running more inclusive, racially diverse, and social. The guest, Tes Sobomehin Marshall, is a race director and founder of Run Social Atlanta, talks with hosts Sarah and Atlanta-native Tish Hamilton about:-leading the way in running events that end at breweries (cheers!);-how + why Atlanta is “the Black running mecca”; -the empowering event called The Race; -the importance of hyper-local running groups; and,-rediscovering your racing mojo after becoming a mom.  Tish tells a squeaker-of-a-tale about her recent 5K before the guest rounds out the trio around 10:15.  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 Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMR 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’re looking to overcome the urge to walk in a race, like Donna, give a listen to this episode, which also offers up suggestions for half-hour workouts in response to Miranda’s question. Folks with a chronic or recurring injury, like Megan, will appreciate the duo’s advice—and Dimity’s clear-eyed empathy.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 Get 20% off every IQBar product, plus free shipping, when you text AMR to 64000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever the gender of your running partner(s)—or if you run solo—you’ll enjoy this episode. Three “regular” women runners, and co-host Katie, talk with Sarah about running with a guy or guys. Lessons shared: -how to pick a pace when running with a partner; -how conversations on the run differ from run-of-the-mill convos; -theories on folks “having a side” when running with another person; -how to find a local running group; and, -that it’s really hard to run and cry at the same time.  Here are the two books Coach Liz talks about in Miles of Books at the end of the episode.  Hear about Sarah’s son nascent fan club and Katie talking about running with her own husband before the first guest joins around 10:24.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A gift for you both: Save $10 on your 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for an icy adventure for your listening pleasure? Then tune in, as Dimity and guest host Adrienne Martini chat with Anna + Kristy, the Berington Twins. The two, who are also talented endurance athletes, have finished the famed Iditarod 24 times combined. As we learn the ins and outs of the sled-dog world, we discuss: How the two got interested in dog racing (and moved to Alaska, much to their mother’s chagrin); How the pair care for their 30+ dogs at Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing; The process of picking a team—and leader; And how they train their human selves and their dogs for long-distance races. Follow Kristy, Anna, Rizzo, and the teams on Instagram. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Banish funk + odor: Save 15% with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter what stage of running you are in—from pushing a stroller to slowing down due to age—this episode is a must-listen! Host Sarah and Amanda Loudin have a wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Parrish Morgan, a contemplative marathon runner whose book of essays is called Stroller. The guest shares:-her stark reckonings with getting gray hair early and slowing down; -how coaching cross-country taught her to be kinder to herself;-the impermanence of running; -how running with a stroller helped her hone speed and avoid injuries; and, -the stroller as a metaphor for parenthood. In the intro, co-host Amanda talks about her recent Colorado half-marathon. The Other Amanda runs in around 11:25.  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 Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re curious about compression gear, as debut marathoner-in-training Gina is, this episode will answer your questions. Or maybe you’re like another marathoner-in-training, Carrie, who wants to know how much is too much activity on a rest day. Finally, if you find co-host Sarah’s obsession with #foundchange a bit baffling, this episode will enlighten you!  To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. As promised, here are our Better Together programs.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Pretty is as pretty does: Enjoy 15% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Protein-rich raw dog food:Get $40 off your first order at MeetMaev.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for folks who are looking for running inspiration—and some jaw-dropping details: Hosts Sarah and Tish speak with Terri Rupp, a blind runner who tackles ultramarathons and epic bike rides. Terri shares: -how she runs solo for shorter runs; -the logistics for Achilles guides on long training runs + races; -how SignUp Genius (!) factors into her training schedule; -how she’s still processing a race DNF from last month; and,-why the gnarly, hot AF Badwater 135 is her dream race.  In the intro, the hosts compare notes from recent family reunions. The guest joins the show around 9:56. 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 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