

Another Mother Runner
Another Mother Runner
A family of three podcasts to get (+ keep) you moving without losing your family, job, or sanity! Nearly 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy.Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This show covers it all (and then some!). Many Happy Miles and AMR Answers drop on alternate Tuesdays: Many Happy Miles is hosted by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, and it celebrates and explores all types of forward movement, whether an epic hike, century ride, or your first brisk walk after a setback. The co-founding duo of Sarah and Dimity host AMR Answers, providing insightful responses to listeners’ called-in questions. All three shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!
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Mar 7, 2023 • 28min
AMR Answers: AMR Co-Founders Ask Each Other Questions
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

Mar 3, 2023 • 59min
How to Run with Your Dog—and Stay Safe from Other Animals
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

Feb 28, 2023 • 45min
Many Happy Miles: Celebrating Runiversaries
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

Feb 24, 2023 • 1h 13min
Runners Who Survived Cardiac Incidents
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

Feb 21, 2023 • 30min
AMR Answers: Causes of Cramps + Endurance from Pool to Road
If cramps are cramping your style on the run (like they are for Theresa), you’ll gain insight and solutions here. Or maybe you’re like Maureen, wondering why cardio endurance in the pool doesn’t always translate to running. For Nicole, the hosting duo serves up summer vacation 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! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Good dog (food!): Get 50% off your no-risk, 2-week trial at TryNom.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2023 • 58min
A Size-Inclusion Advocate Talks re: Athletic Apparel
Short, curvy, tall, fat, slim, brawny: Whatever size or shape you are, you’ll find this conversation with size-inclusion advocate Andrea Kelly enlightening. Andrea details to Sarah and Britany:-why apparel sizing is so inconsistent; -a surprising statistic about the clothing size of female consumers; -ways to better navigate the shopping experience;-the importance of size-acceptance in running + the outdoors; and,-why size charts should be your friends. Sarah shares some college-search details before Andrea jumps on around 9:20. 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 Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023 • 51min
Many Happy Miles: Love, Food, and Your Body with Dietitian Ellie Kempton
In search of a little perspective on nutrition—and a laugh? Tune into this podcast with Ellie Kempton, MSN, RDN, as we talk about the relationship between love, your body, and food. Ellie, Dimity, and Sarah discuss:
what foods Ellie is loving right now—and what is on her "out" list;
how to make peace with kale, sea vegetables, and any other superfood you might not favor;
why the body heals in the presence of consistency;
and a novel, last-minute suggestion for a Valentine's Day meal!
Join Ellie + Dimity in Simply Nourished Like a Mother, an 8-week program that builds a nutritional foundation on which you can rely for the rest of your life. We start February 20; register here.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/amrTo start hiring fast now, visit Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2023 • 48min
Plant-Based Nutrition + Running
Whether you’re contemplating switching to a plant-based diet or you’re already vegan or vegetarian, you’ll learn a lot from this episode featuring Claire Bartholic, author of a brand-new book called The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition. Also a running and nutrition coach, Claire talks with Sarah and Molly about: -dropping her marathon finish time by an hour in less than 5 years; -mindsest tricks to change any negative talk in your head; -loads of plant-based protein options; -getting enough iron and B-12 in your plant-based diet; and,-why strength training is now her fitness passion. Molly talks about her upcoming knee replacement surgery before the guest joins the show around 6:53. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s.Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR 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

Feb 7, 2023 • 32min
AMR Answers: How to Build Endurance + Juggle a Sporty Passion
If you’re like Emily and you’re looking to increase your endurance by running, give this episode a listen. Or maybe you’re like Diane, who wants to figure out how to juggle lifting heavy while training for a marathon. Finally, learn from Stacey’s question about fitting in an athletic hobby while aiming for a big goal (in her case, a 70.3 triathlon). The hosting duo have loads of advice for all three callers! In the intro, Sarah and Dimity debate the implication behind being told you “look athletic.” Q+A’s commence around 11:30. 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

Feb 3, 2023 • 31min
Train for + Run a Half-Marathon
Stop daydreaming, and start training: It’s time to take on a (or another) half-marathon. Step one? Give this episode a listen! Sarah and Katie chat with guest Beverly Asante Puschmann, a running coach and the author of Ace the Half. Beverly details: -how to finish a workout or race strong; -pre-run breakfast options; -overcoming the most challenging miles in a half-marathon; -switching to walking in a race if you planned to run it; and,-the surprising thing her son said after watching her finish a race! Before the coach/author joins around 7:26, Katie and Sarah get nostalgic about ice skating. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


