Another Mother Runner

If you wonder why—and if—you need to rotate running shoes (like Roberta), this episode ends the confusion. The hosting duo also details traction devices for winter running, in response to Tiffany’s query, plus shares tween/teen bedtime insight after Becca asks about it. Learn about Dimity’s “movement assessment” in the pre-questions chitchat. Register for Many Happy Miles. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771) and keep your message to 60 seconds or less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for athletic inspiration, empathy, and laughs? This conversation with four co-hosts—Katie, Tish, Ellison, and Liz—has it all. The gals talk about what they were up to in 2022—and what the new year might hold for them. And Ellison shares five book recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to make 2023 your happiest and healthiest year yet, this episode is for you! Dimity and Sarah WF dish on two Another Mother Runner programs starting on January 1: Many Happy Miles and Many Nutritious Miles. The hosts bring on a trio of guests and cover plenty of topics, including…-Great healthy-eating tips from Many Nutritious Miles’ coach Jenn Giles, who also offers insight into this brand-new program; -How Many Happy Miles’ workouts and online community have kept mother runners Kelyn Celeskey and Sadie Myers moving forward in both good and hard times;-Favorite holiday treats, New Years plans, and much more! Want more details? Check out Many Nutritious Miles and Many Happy Miles. Both programs begin on January 1, 2023 and go through December of next year. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com  Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off aCalm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for athletic inspiration, take a listen to this episode with guest Katie Zornes. Hosts Sarah and Liz talk to Katie about her pursuit of doing 22 hard things in 2022, including a triathlon and a half-marathon. Marvel at:-how re-discovering running helped pull Katie out of depression; -the power of making a list; -the positive effect of a training buddy; -how connecting with other plus-size triathletes boosted her confidence; and,-how the desire to live life more fully drives Katie.  In the intro chitchat, find out who Hearty is—and why there’s so much salt on Coach Liz’s floor! The guest joins at 8:24.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Savor family stories: Save $10 on your 1st purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re curious about best practices for a destination race, like Gina, you’ll appreciate this episode, which also answers Sam’s question about race pace. The duo also debate options for Jill to enlist cheerleaders at her first half-marathon when her family can’t be there. Register for Many Happy Miles. 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 $20 off your first purchase of stylish + durable Rothy’s at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode for you if you’re ramping up for a race or coming back from injury or pregnancy. Along with hosts Sarah and Molly, famed author Chris McDougall (his newest book, Born to Run 2, was just released!) covers a range of topics, including:-why he wrote a follow-up to his smash hit Born to Run; -why folks should aim to run well, not necessarily fast or far; -the remarkable power of fat-focused meals; -the encouraging news about muscle memory; and, -how to stop dreading workouts.  In the intro, the hosting duo talks about Sarah’s latest aqua adventure; they also talk with the guest about swimming after he joins at 8:02. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to run faster, farther—and forever? Eric Orton, running coach and co-author of the brand-new book Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide, is here to tell you how. Orton teamed up with bestselling author Chris McDougall to write this sequel to the 2013 groundbreaking book Born to Run, and now they’re back with this comprehensive guide that combines Chris’s compelling storytelling with Eric’s expertise to cover it all. In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF have a lively chat with Eric discussing… Why pain should never be the price of admission when it comes to running The importance of foot strength and foot positioning in running—and the simple exercise we should all be doing daily How “movement snacks” can increase mobility and prevent injury Looking at running as an artform that we continuously practice Be sure to tune into Friday’s episode with Sarah Bowen Shea and co-host Molly Williams as they bring on McDougall to complete the Born to Run 2 crossover! Follow Eric on InstagramWhen you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun productswith code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Save 45% off bestselling products when youpurchase select holiday sets at ThriveCausemetics.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for a page-turner or gift for the book-lovers in your life? Then this episode is a must-listen: Sarah and Ellison talk about their favorite new books—fiction and non-fiction. Here are all the books they discuss:  Shrines of Gaity: Kate AtkinsonThe Slowworm’s Song: Andrew MillerLess Is Lost: Andrew Sean GreerFellowship Point: Alice Elliott DarkWe All Want Impossible Things: Catherine NewmanGodmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family: Gill HornbyFoster: Claire Keegan Trespasses: Louise Kennedy The Twist of the Knife: Anthony HorowitzRunning While Black: Alison Mariella DésirThe Grimkes: Kerri GreenidgeThe Other Side of Prospect: Nicholas DawidoffSister Novelists: Devoney LooserThe Carlyles at Home: Thea HolmeRevenge of the Librarians: Tom Gauld Before the duo starts discussing books at 12:43, Sarah shares a bit about her son’s continuing saga of applying to BFA programs. Nuun drinking game: Chug whenever Ellison mentions “Ireland!”  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR20 Be a better problem-solver: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re having trouble nailing “easy run” pace (like Penny) or wondering how to refuel after a run (a la Jody), give this episode a listen. You’ll also be enlightened by the gals’ response to Tricia’s question about warming up for an outdoor winter run on a treadmill. And learn the hosting duo’s Nuun flavor preferences, including mixing flavors (!), based on Diane’s inquiry. (Save 20% at Nuun website with code NUUNAMR20.) Register for Joy to the Run. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wherever you fall on the scale of “feel intimidated by running stores” to “I live for them,” you’ll love this episode featuring a female running store manager and an owner. Sarah and Tish tease out of them:  suggestions for overcoming the “real” runner stereotype;  hand-warming, traction, and percussive therapy device advice;  the in’s + out’s of getting pro help to find the right running shoes;  gear items worth splurging (or not!) on; and, musings on size-inclusion.  In the intro, Tish dishes about running her 11th NYC marathon; the first guest joins at 23:54. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices