Another Mother Runner

If you need help fitting workouts into a busy schedule, look no further: This episode spotlights four teachers who share anecdotes, insight, and hacks on running while working a time- and energy-intensive job. The guests share: -the sanctity of morning runs; -how advance planning fosters exercise adherence; -ways their students inspire and push them (including to a PR!); -how they mesh their race schedule with the school calendar; and,-running-related programs they’ve developed for their pupils.  In the intro, Sarah gives Molly a #foundchange update (natch!) and explains how she got great photos of her swimming. The first teacher-runner joins at 10:08.   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

Listen to this episode if you need some tips on what to eat in the crucial hours just before a big race: The host duo dishes on the dos and don’ts of pre-race meals with nutritionist Jenn Giles. Highlights include:  whether carbo-loading the night before a race is still a thing when, exactly, to eat your pre-race dinner  ideas for race-day breakfast beyond bagels and bananas   The ladies also answer nutrition questions from mother runners and share their go-to pre-race meals. First, though, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF catch up on life lately—including the rapidly-approaching start of school and fall sports. Hungry for more? Follow Jenn on Instagram and TikTok!  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 Improve your outlook: Enjoy 40% off aCalm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to bolster your mental game? This is a must-listen episode, with guest Steve Magness, a renowned performance coach and author of the new book Do Hard Things. With Coach Liz and Sarah, Steve discusses:-diversifying the “tools” used to hone toughness;-what your emotions might be telling you in sporty situations;-how to deal with discomfort in a race or workout; -the power of self-talk in tough situations; and,-the best ways to bolster confidence in new settings.  In the intro, Coach Liz shares how she got mansplained on a recent run (insert eye-roll emoji here). Steve hops on at 14:30. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Banish funk + odor:Get 15% off with code AMR15 at SweatXsport.com Thrive + shine: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how (or whether!) to exercise while on vacation? This episode provides the answer, thanks to a question from Karen. The duo grants Susannah grace (and solutions) as she attempts marathon training with a restless baby. And Dimity shares a trove of training tips with Maggie, or anyone who’s aiming for a big non-running event, like an epic hike or century ride.  In the intro, learn why Sarah is riding a massive natural high! 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 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

For a glimpse of how your running might change as you age, take a listen to this intriguing episode featuring a woman runner in each decade. (It’s the second in a series, which started with this episode.) The guests reveal to hosts Sarah and Ellison:-how diet can seemingly mitigate some of aging’s effect on running; -the difference in pace a running partner can make; -the reasons they hired a coach; and, -how their motivation has morphed over time.  The first guest comes on at 7:50.  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 Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode to run in someone else's shoes: The host duo talks to runners in three decades--teens, 20s, and 30s--with these women offering their unique perspective of running in the particular age and stage of their lives. Highlights include:-the teenage runner sharing her big dreams;-the Disney-loving 20-something detailing going strong even while studying for her PhD; and,-the 30-something revealing the challenges and triumphs of being a new adoptive mom.First, though, co-host Sarah WF shares her big goal for Twin Cities Marathon.The conversation continues with women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s on the August 5 episode of the Another Mother Runner podcast with Sarah Bowen Shea. Check it out 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 Shop Rothy's summer shoes!Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Heat things up: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trialby going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wonder how other runners roll on matters like wearing make-up while running or showering immediately post-run—and love TMI, take a listen. Coach Liz and Sarah keep it real with three “regular” runners, who share their hygiene habits. Discover:-how beauty habits bring joy (or not) to folks; -why some gals are die-hard make-up wearers on the run; -a thrifty alternative to dry shampoo; and,-ways to fight post-workout stench. The hosting duo share their grooming/beauty habits so the convo kicks off at 4:19. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen if you, like Julie, want to know how using an elliptical machine compares to running, or you’re looking to dial back your running, as newer-mom Claire feels compelled to do. (Consider this training program when you’re looking to return to running.) And the hosting duo serves up loads of suggestions for anyone (including Ellen) who has been dragging on recent runs.  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 Comfortable and cute:Get 20% off your first Vuori purchase at Vuori.com/AMRImprove your outlook: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Active women, regardless of age, owe it to themselves to listen to this eye-opening, informative episode with guest Stacy Sims, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and co-author of the new book, Next Level. Topics Dr. Sims covers with hosts Sarah and Dimity include:-the myriad changes hormones make to performance + training;-simple ways to eat to boost workouts and relieve fatigue;-a persuasive justification for taking in more protein;-easy-to-implement tips for better sleep; and,-powerful rationales for lifting heavy.In the intro, Sarah shares about her younger daughter’s new summer job; guest Dr. Stacy Sims joins at 7:59.(This episode continues a conversation that started in the July 19 episode of AMR Trains.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re going through menopause or it’s still on the horizon, this episode is for you. We bring on Selene Yeager to chat about some content in her new book, Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond,which she co-wrote with Dr. Stacy Sims. Topics covered include:  Why there’s a lack of research on menopause and how that’s changing;  Embracing a changing body and keeping a healthy mindset;  Why short, sprint intervals and jumping are both key to building strength during menopause;  Other ways to “pick up where your hormones are slacking” in the gym and beyond. Want to hear more about getting to the next level through menopause? Check out Stacy Sims on the July 22 episode of the Another Mother Runner podcast with Sarah Bowen Shea. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comHeat things up: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amrFeel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Ready for more training? Fresh episodes served up here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices