Another Mother Runner

On today’s episode of Many Happy Miles we’re venturing into the woods. Or, rather, we are bringing on someone who spends a lot of time in the woods as an ultra-runner–and a very accomplished one, at that. Our guest? John Kelly, a dad of four, and one of just three finishers of the grueling Barkley Marathons–a 120+ mile, 3-day race in the mountains of Tennessee. Dimity and Sarah WF pepper John with questions about his recent Barkley finish, with topics including: How his childhood wanderings lead him to his passion for the trails; The weirdest things that’ve happened to him in the woods; How fatherhood has prepped him for the rigors of ultrarunning and; His unique strategy for napping on the run, and more! Learn more about the Barkley Marathons phenomenon (AKA “the race that eats its young") by watching this documentary.Follow John on Instagram.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Be your best self: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrFind quality candidates fast:Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you love it or hate running with music, you’ll want to listen to this fun, enlightening conversation about music and running with songwriter Charlie Harding, a host of the Switched on Pop podcast. With hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, Charlie reveals:-tempo’s surprising effect (or lack thereof!) on running pace;-the myriad musical elements that can get you moving;-why your favorite running song might stop someone else in her tracks; and,-insight (and song suggestions) on building a great running playlist. In the intro, #foundchange skeptic Liz continues last week’s quarter caper; the convo changes tune at 4:59. This repeat episode originally ran in January 2021.  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to try trail running, like Dana? Sarah and Dimity serve up trail tips in this episode, along with cycling 101 lessons for Whitney. For Francine—and anyone else planning a group get-together—they offer icebreaker suggestions.  To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $10 off REVEL Rockies registration with code AMR10 at RunRevel.com Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off with code AMR at mudwtr.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

In search of a running posse or partner? Our guest, running coach and longtime run-leader Beth Baker, serves up all sorts of advice for finding your running people. Along with Sarah and Molly, Beth discusses: -why running is such a bonding experience; -how to find the right running group for you; -the need to be intentional when looking for a running partner; and, -running as shared common ground with different folks.  Sarah shares the latest installment on her twins’ college admissions saga before Coach Beth hops on around 9:15.Listen all the way through to listen to the second installment of Miles of Books with Coach Liz Waterstraat. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $10 off REVEL Rockies registration with code AMR10 at RunRevel.com Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trial Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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