Another Mother Runner

Listen to this episode for advice and anecdotes about what to eat, drink, and do in the hours leading up to a race. Talking to hosts Sarah and Britany, four real women share what’s worked—and not—for them, including: -best (and worst) pre-race dinner and breakfast choices; -sound sleep advice;-how drinking more pre-race resulted in feeling stronger mid-race; -what they learned through trial and error; and,-ways to get things moving down the poop-chute on race morning!  Definitely play the Nuun drinking game while listening: Chug every time someone mentions Nuun! The first guest joins at 13:43. 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 Get a better night’s sleep—and 20% off—at MEDCLINE.com/AMR LINKSNewsletter link: https://nuun.life/amr-newsletterBlog link: https://nuunlife.com/blogs/news HANDFULhttps://handful.com/ MEDCLINEhttps://medcline.com/pages/shoulder-pain-relief-system?utm_source=SMI&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode to listen to if you are struggling with low energy, low ferratin levels, or diminished endurance. Sarah and Dimity can help you get off the struggle bus, as they do for callers Andrea, Theresa, and coming-back-from-injury Lisa.  In the intro, the host-duo discusses optimal layering for damp, chilly weather. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR Great socks! Buy 3 pairs, get 1 pair free with code AMR2022 at wrightsock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for the best ways to stay alert and safe on their runs or rides needs to listen to this episode. The guest, Eileen Swanson, a former pro triathlete turned police officer, discusses with Sarah and Coach Liz: -how rare stranger abductions actually are; -the importance of practicing using any safety devices you carry; -advice for properly using pepper spray; -how to be aware of your surroundings and think on your feet; and,-not letting safety concerns steal your joy.  In the intro, the co-hosts talk about back-to-school stressors; the guest kicks off this important episode at 12:53.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Take steps to better running: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Get a better night’s sleep—and 20% off—at MEDCLINE.com/AMR  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re identifying more as a mother-walker than a mother-runner these days, this episode is for you. The hosts talk to fitness guru Chris Freytag, founder of Gethealthyu.com, about stepping up your walks and turning them into heart-pumping workouts. We chat about:  Getting past the stigma of being a walker vs. being a runner; Simple ways to inject more intensity into your walks;  How to stay engaged in your walking workout without slipping back into a leisurely pace; Weights, poles, and other gear to bring on your walks. Want more workout inspiration? Follow Chris on Instagram!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 Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchaseat GoGnarly.com with code AMR Thrive + shine: Enjoy 15% offyour first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all womxn trail runners and hikers—and aspiring ones: This is the episode for you! Trail Sisters founder Gina Lucrezi details:-the genesis of Trail Sisters and its fundamental mission; -the “primal” power of interacting with nature; -how the group fosters inclusion and welcomes diversity; -tips for your first trail race and ultramarathon advice; and, -loads of running nutrition and hydration info.  Co-host Amanda recounts her recent hike with Dimity. The guest starts talking trails at 11:01. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Get in the mood: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode if marathon training is wearing you down (like it is for Nicole) or if you’re aiming to run during your pregnancy (as another Nicole hopes to do). Or if you’re in the same boat as Carrie and you are desperate for a solution to gross, hard-to-clean water bottles.  Dimity shares a recent trip in the intro, and here’s the foam-rolling video she mentions. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you think a daily running habit is enviable—or certifiable!—you’ll love listening to conversations with four women who have run streaks. Join hosts Tish and Sarah to learn: -how the gals’ streaks got started;-what a “streak saver” is; -how a streak reinforces the runner-identity of one BIPOC guest;-how a running streak serves as a safety net for consistency; and, -how (+ if!) the guests envision an end to their streaks.  The hosts time-travel to 1970s NYC in the intro; the first run-streaker joins at 15:13. (Link to guest-recommended book.)  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever wondered if trying meditation—or embarking a meditation streak—could be beneficial, tune into this podcast. Dimity and Adrienne Martini, who both attempted to meditate for 30 days straight, are joined by life coach and meditation teacher Anne Van De Water, whose first experience with meditation was before kindergarten.After a long inhale and exhale, the trio discusses: why meditation brings us back to our essential selves; how the term "high maintenance pony" applies to us humans, even though we only have two legs; a one-minute, multi-level meditation that encourages grounded presence (Anne even demonstrates!); and how Dimity stayed calm despite Cool Ranch smells and Adrienne found grace in Iceland. Join us for Love the Run: Fall 2022: register here.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 Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase at GoGnarly.com with code AMR Step up to Rothy's this season!Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you run with friends or solo (and daydream of finding some running companions!), you’ll enjoy listening to three women runners share their group running adventures. The guests detail:-juggling various workouts and paces; -advice for starting your own running group; -ways to rally the runners for pre-dawn workouts; and,-the powerful connections built over many miles. In the intro, marvel at co-host Katie’s middle daughter’s tactics for handling starting-middle-school stress. The first group runner joins at 14:28. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+ with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks with foot issues need to listen to this episode: Dimity and Sarah dispense advice and insight to Erin, who just got put in a boot for a foot injury, and to Lisa with her first black toenail. Parents like another Lisa will appreciate the guidance the duo dispenses for getting kids involved in sports. Loads of laughs, including in the intro, when Dimity shares a story that appears TMI-related…. Here’s where to find the Grand Canyon training program. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! A better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR Get in the mood: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices