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!
Episodes
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Aug 12, 2025 • 32min
Miles of Books: Inner Excellence + The Art of Learning
Calling all strivers: In this episode, Coach Liz Waterstraat and host Sarah Bowen Shea talk about how to move toward personal excellence. Coach Liz highlights two books creating buzzes in the sports world—Inner Excellence and The Art of Learning—starting with the intriguing back story of each tome. She shares how awareness unlocks success and the importance of looking for small moments that feel like gifts. Loads of Liz love-language points, including the importance of having a beginner’s mind and that anything worthwhile takes time. One critical takeaway: Give the best of what you have that day. Words to live (and learn) by!
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Aug 8, 2025 • 48min
Letting Movement Fuel Mental Strength
Runners, triathletes, walkers, and any other forward-motion fans need to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, the guests, founders of Stride Forward, talk about the mind-enhancing benefits of regular exercise, plus: -how ADHD diagnoses in their 40s affected their life-approach;-how running can help regulate energy and emotions:-how to redefine running success as we age; -their expanded definition of self-care; and, -a helpful mindset-shift for middle age.
Before the guests join around 08:57, the hosting duo talks about a veritable Broadway-palooza of shows they are seeing!
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Aug 5, 2025 • 36min
AMR Answers: Stacked-Race Training Advice; XT Help for an Injured Aspiring Marathoner
Call this the “put your worries in another bucket” episode, as Coach Dimity assuages concerns for several runners, including Robin, who is worried about running a 5K the day before a half-marathon. (“Think of it as a shake-out run,” she suggest.) Then there’s Emily, who doesn’t need to fret about the timing of her breakfast before a long run or race. Finally, Dimity assures injured-Julie she should be able to make it to the starting line of her October marathon if she continues riding her ElliptiGO bike and easing back into running.
Before the Q+As, Sarah shares her upcoming running-while-traveling plans. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. And here’s the Mud Cake recipe.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 46min
Midway Toward a Big Goal
Anyone in pursuit of a big goal or in the middle of a long training cycle needs to listen to this episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, four women who are halfway to achieving their goal—including a half-marathon in every state or running all the World Marathon Majors—share: -how they dreamed up their goal; -their approach to ticking off milestones along the way; -the joys and stand-out memories from their pursuits; -how they maintain their motivation; and, -how they see themselves reaching the “finish line.”
Instead of intro chitchat, co-host Amanda acts as a guest, telling tales of summitting 24 of the Adirondack’s 46 highest peaks. Join our Lake Placid retreat.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 33min
Miles of Books: Five Debut Novels
Readers (and runners) who vibe on the fresh excitement of an author’s first novel will love this episode. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Ellison Weist details these five debuts:The Correspondent: Virginia EvansA Case of Mice and Murder: Sally SmithThe Hounding: Xenobe PurvisThe Slip: Lucas SchaeferThe Eights: Joanna Miller
Here’s the half-marathon and marathon nutrition program.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 51min
The Fastest Woman to Run Around the World
Calling all adventure-lovers, big-goal setters, and armchair travelers: This episode is for you! Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, guest Marie Leautey, the second woman—and fastest ever—to run a complete circumnavigation of the globe and author of the new book Lootie’s World Run, shares: -how her globe-circling adventure came to her at age 39;-how she got in “go” mode to run 25 miles/day, 6 days/week; -things she learned + discovered on her 17,553-mile (!) journey;-how + why she re-programmed her running stride; and,-why the stroller she pushed encouraged empathy from strangers.
Before the globetrotting guest joins around 9:14, Sarah shares a silly story about a Duolingo duel with a BAMR.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 35min
AMR Answers: Maintenance Training + Low-Cost Cross-Training Gear
Calling all runners like Linda, who isn’t interested in honing speed
but in maintaining consistency: Coach Dimity serves up great advice.
From a 2-parter from Julie, the hosting duo discuss the best inexpensive
cross-training options (loads of suggestions!)—and an intriguing koan involving running and walking, sun and shade.
Before the Q+As commence, the hosts dive into a conversation about open-water swimming. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are Better Together details.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 58min
Two Runners Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
Runners, hikers, and adventure-lovers will enjoy this exciting episode with two women (including co-host Tish Hamilton!) detailing their recent epic hikes up Africa’s tallest peak. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the marathoners-turned-hikers share: -how hiking vertically differs from running distances; -their training in preparation for the 19,000’+ climb; -the daily details of the hike; -the physical + mental challenges they each had to face; and,-that the descent was tougher than the ascent!
Before the talk turns to hiking around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, PacNW Sarah tells of running in Kentucky—and the delight of seeing her son perform in a professional musical!
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Jul 15, 2025 • 27min
Miles of Books: Tiny Experiments + Tiny Habits
Anyone looking to shake things up should start by listening to this episode, in which Coach Liz Waterstraat details to host Sarah Bowen Shea how small changes can make a big difference. (Call it the Lilliputian Effect!) Detailing two books—Tiny Experimentsand Tiny Habits—Coach Liz details how to make your own pocket-sized experiment, as well as highlighting the power of the pivot. She also talks up small-scale, low-effort initiatives and other ways to make lasting habit change. The hosts think, after listening, you’ll agree: Tiny is transformative!
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Jul 11, 2025 • 60min
Advice and Insight for Racing in Extreme Heat
Sadly, this is a must-listen episode for every runner and triathlete: Coach Liz Waterstraat shares the sweaty details of her recent 70.3 triathlon, during which temps climbed into the high 90s! Then, in conversation with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares so much great heat-mitigating advice, including: -why it’s crucial to be as fit as possible on race day; -smart steps to take in the week pre-race; -why 70 degrees is the magic turning point; -how and why to recalibrate your race expectations; and,-how to reframe the heat as a challenge versus a threat.
Before Coach Liz switches from co-host to guest, Sarah shares details of her sporty weekend, including meeting a new pal at the pond.
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