Another Mother Runner

Anyone concerned about (or bedeviled by!) osteoporosis, stress fractures, or shin splints needs to listen to this episode, which intersperses wisdom with wit thanks to the great guest, Karen Myrick, DNP, a professor and nurse who specializes in orthopaedics. Karen shares:-the myriad ways running helps prevent osteoporosis at any age;-the causes (and cures) for shin splints;-strong arguments for not running every day;-bone-health nutritional advice; and,-an innovative, bone-building device she uses several times/week.In the intro, learn the booby-prize souvenir co-host Amanda brought home from the Yosemite Half. The guest joins at 18:10. And here’s where to get tickets to The Run Show Chicago.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Restorative Herbal Sleep helps promote better, restorative sleep. Get at ZzzQuil.comBanish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMRFor simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re looking to build speed, endurance, or strength, this episode has it all! The duo offers counsel to Carolyn on nailing a sub-2:00 half-marathon, along with strength-building moves Julie (or anyone!) can add into a run. And if you’re ice-bath curious like Amy, the gals offer insight.Reminder: The intro chitchat is from 2020. To ask a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Here’s where to nab tickets to The Run Show.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on KINeSYS spray-pump sunscreens using code RUNAMR at kinesysactive.comBanish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first order at gladskin.com/AMRFor simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For everyone searching for sports confidence or looking to banish self-doubt, we’ve got you: This episode features Christen Shefchunas, a confidence coach who works with a range of athletes and the author of 30 Days to Confident. With hosts Sarah and Dimity, Christen details:-how to acknowledge what’s holding you back;-the importance of being honest with yourself;-ways to redefine “mental toughness”;-why you shouldn’t just suck it up and keep pushing; and,-the power of being terrified and confident at the same time.The dynamic duo share some laughs before the confidence coach hops on at 12:52.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15 Comfortable and cute: Get 20% off your first Vuori purchase at Vuori.com/AMR Prioritize pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foam rolling curious? We thought so. Tune in, as Dimity and Adrienne Martini talk to Kolleen Riddick-Losch, senior master trainer for Trigger Point, about foam rolling basics, Kollen's self-professed passion of myofascial release and their self-imposed 30-day foam rolling challenge.The trio discuss:—why foam rolling hydrates the body, increases range of motion, and decreases range of injury;—the two body parts you can, "never go wrong foam rolling," according to Kolleen;—why PVC pipes and lacrosse balls should stay in hardware store or on fields; and—the high + low points of Dimity + Adrienne's 30-day foam rolling challenge.Want more details on the 30-ish day Challenge? Roll over here.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Pretty is as pretty does: Get 15% off your first order by visiting thrivecausemetics.com/AMR Get a free 7-Day trial + $20 off any pet products using use promo code AMR at YourFuzzy.com/amrIndeed, Indeed: Claim your $75 sponsored job credit at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For anyone who’s ever wondered how moms with loads of kids handle it all, this is the episode for you! Hosts Sarah and Coach Liz talk to two mother runners/triathletes—one with 7 kids, the other with 10 (!). The moms reveal:-ways to love a running stroller and the treadmill;-how to accept life getting in the way of a workout;-tips for controlling clutter;-the importance of keeping life in balance; and,-the power of a (very!) detailed spreadsheet.A heated debate of baked goods randomly arises in the introduction. The first guest-mom joins at 15:12.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.comHeathy eats + drinks: Get up to $40 off your first box at DailyHarvest.com/amrRun the Rose City: Use code AMR for $10 off registration at PortlandMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks looking for a hill of a workout will appreciate the info imparted in this episode, as Dimity and Sarah detail hill repeats for Molly and speed-building tactics for gunning-for-sub-30-5K Jessica. Like so many gals, Rebecca also has a question about heart-rate training, which the duo unravels (including HR testing protocol).In the intro chitchat, Dimity details recent rides with her hubs, and Sarah recounts her return to the pickleball court. To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on KINeSYS spray-pump sunscreensusing code RUNAMR at kinesysactive.comGet $20 off your first purchase of stylish, comfortable, washable shoes at rothys.com/AMRGet 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy at betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chasers of big goals, take a listen: Sarah and Tish chat with Vanessa Corcoran, Ph.D., author of the new memoir It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint, which details her juggling-act of marathon training while pursuing her doctorate degree. Vanessa talks about:-being open about taking bigger risks for potential bigger rewards;-going gluten-free after a Celiac diagnosis while marathon training;-the ways running eases her clinical anxiety; and,-the importance of a strong support network—for running, work, + parenting.Before the guest joins at 17:56, Sarah and Tish commiserate about injuries—and Sarah details her teen son’s recent major dance performances. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get your sexy on: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amrVita-save: Get 50% off your first Care/of order by visiting takecareof.com and using code AMR50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to focus on a running goal like your first half marathon or a Boston qualifying time? This podcast is for you! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to two running experts: Neely Spence Gracey and Cindy Kuzma, co-authors of just-released Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart, a comprehensive how-to guide on finding your own breakthrough as a runner.Among other things, the conversation covers:—The ideal timeline for achieving a goal (hint: it’s likely longer than you think!);—How setbacks often set you up for a breakthrough;—Why social media can actually be advantageous as you consider goals and dreams; and—The progress we’re (slowly) making towards giving pregnant runners sound advice.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Pretty as…: Save 15% off your first order using promo code AMR at Framebridge.comHop to it: Save 25% off your first purchase at jiminys.com/AMR25 and use code AMR25 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen if you wonder how running can impact your bladder, menstrual cycle, menopause, and lady bits. Guest expert Jennie Draper, M.D., an OB/GYN and Ironman triathlete, “goes there” with wisdom and wit, egged on by co-host Molly Williams (she of the BVE—“Big Vulva Energy”). Dr. Draper details:-surprising ways to combat urinary incontinence on the run;-the importance of vaginal lubrication—and how to maintain it;-tips to optimize running performance based on your menstrual cycle;-options for lightening, or even alleviating, a heavy period; and,-how menopause is different for everyone.In the intro, besties Sarah and Molly give injury-updates; the guest joins the duo at 12:38. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Feel supported: Save 15% at Handful.com with promo code HandfulAMR15Fuel kids’ inner explorer: New customers get 20% off at LittlePassports.com/AMRPreserve those special memories: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone confused by training by heart rate (like Shawn + Deja) will be enlightened by the info in this episode. Get gear recommendations for swimrun races, like the one Shannon is doing this summer. A question from another Shannon gets the gals detailing the many “branches” of Another Mother Runner. Before they offer answers, Sarah gives an exciting update on her bulging-disk recovery, and Dimity shares the sporty birthday present her husband gave her. Here’s the link to the training plan sales the duo talks up. To ask a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Java joy: New subscribers, enjoy $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/amr For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, go to GoodRX.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices