Another Mother Runner

Wrapping up this annual, year-end tradition, Sarah gabs with Dimity, Tish, Liz, and Ellison. Laughs abound in this 500th episode!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr A beautiful deal: Get 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may be biased, but we think ringing in the new year with an athletic tradition is pretty much the best idea ever. You will too, after you listen to this podcast.Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with three women who start the year off with athletic traditions: First up is Jane Martin-Lavaud, who began her tradition of participating in the Coney Island Polar Plunge in 2015 to honor her daughter, and now plunges weekly; Then we hear from Jodi Snowdon, who has run the in the Resolution Run 5K, a Canada-wide event, with her two daughters for nine straight years; Then we connect with Jen Miller, who spent New Year's Eve in 2020 doing the Hainesport Hundred and 24 Hour Endurance Run—and had so much type-2 fun she went back this year for another 45 or so laps. Many Happy Miles offers fresh monthly workouts, strength circuits, challenges, as well as expert workshops, a 15% yearlong discount on merchandise and training programs at Another Mother Runner, live strength and yoga classes, among other features. Join us today!We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkoutTune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amrReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in on this annual tradition: Host Sarah Bowen Shea catches up with half of her co-hosts to hear what they were up to in 2021—and what 2022 might hold for them. (With a fair number of conversational side trips!) This week: Katie, Adrienne, Amanda, and Molly.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stay Calm during the holidays: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for consistency, strength, and community in your workout routine? Look no farther than Many Happy Miles in 2022.Dimity chats with a trio of women about Many Happy Miles, our annual membership program: First up is Christy Diller, a physical therapist, three-year member of Many Happy Miles, and running coach who will oversee the Ask a Physical Therapist/PT Move of the Month. “I’m so excited to provide education and guidance on a subject I’m passionate about,” she says, “We’re going to set you up to have a good base; it doesn’t have to be complicated.” Then we talk to Brandi Dockett, a personal trainer, who will help with the strength circuits and live strength classes this year. Brandi has a practical, yet engaging Finally, we connect with Hillary Rosenberg, also a three-year member of Many Happy Miles, who calls herself a Many Happy Miles evangelist. “The program has transformed me from someone who runs to somebody who thinks of myself as a runner. That’s a really big difference.” Many Happy Miles offers fresh monthly workouts, strength circuits, challenges, as well as expert workshops, a 15% yearlong discount on merchandise and training programs at Another Mother Runner, live strength and yoga classes, among other features.Join us today!This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners looking for inspiration: Listen to this episode, a conversation with ultrarunner Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who started running a mere five years ago—after losing her leg to cancer two decades ago. With Sarah and Amanda co-hosting, Jacky shares:-her gratitude about the journey that took her from amputation to professional runner;-how the first mile of every run is uniquely uncomfortable for her;-why she finds trails more appealing than roads;-her "unfinished business" with a 240-mile race in Moab, Utah; and-her sub-24-hour 100-mile run on a NordicTrack treadmill.Before the ultramarathoner joins at 13:17, the hosting duo talks about extreme weather they've run in recently. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Give the gift of KORSA running apparel: Get $20 off at roadrunnersports.com/amrShare stories—and StoryWorth: Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/amr Subscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a listen if you’re like Holly and you want to figure out how your half-marathon finish time can predict when you’ll cross your marathon finish line. Or if you can relate to Amy, who’s looking to support friends training for a 13.1 or 26.2 during winter weather. 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!Limited holiday discount: Save 25% on Runderwear with code GIFT25 at Runderwear.com/amr Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR We can all use some help: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amrNeed more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners, bakers, and anyone who admires grit + tenacity will eat up this episode featuring Sarah and Dimity as hosts and guest Rachel Wyman, a triathlete/mother runner, founder of the Montclair Bread Company, and author of the newly released Will Run for Doughnuts. Star baker Rachel details:-her horrific 2018 bike accident—and remarkable recovery (including a huge 26.2 PR!);-how rock climbing serves as a cross-training tool—and more—for her;-the 5K she’s organized for eight years + the running club she co-founded;-adjustments to her training because she’s on her feet for 8+ hours/day for work;-ways to make baking more accessible and less intimidating (even doughnuts!).In the introductory chitchat, the hosting duo talk about ways their kids—and book group—are bringing holiday cheer into their lives. Rachel the Baker joins at 16:17.Check out two of Rachel's recipes.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Hop to it: Save 20% off your first purchase at Jiminys.com/AMR and use code AMR20 at checkout  Go to Curology.com/amr for a free 30-day trial, just pay $4.95 for shipping & handling. See here: To try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free, go to WarbyParker.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got the beat on this one—we’re talking all about running cadence, so if you’re often injured or are looking for a little free speed, tune in!Dimity talks to Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat about why most runners would benefit from paying attention to their running cadence.The trio discuss:—The value of having your foot be on the ground for less time;—How to measure running cadence either manually or using a GPS;—Why 164 steps per minute—not the mythical 180—is a great goal for most of us; and—Ways to (patiently) work on your cadence, including music.Play with Running Cadence PlaylistOn SpotifyOn iTunesSong 1: Mr. Brightside: 148 bpmSong 2: Don’t Stop Me Now: 160 bpmSong 3: This Too Shall Pass: 160 bpmSong 4: But It’s Better If You Do: 170 bpmSong 5: Happy: 160 bpmSong 6: Dancing with Myself: 180 bpmThis episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners in search of adventure will thrill to this episode featuring Liz Ferro, author of the newly released memoir Finish Line Feeling, as she details running more than 75 marathons with Antarctica Marathon next up. Liz regales Sarah and co-host Katie with details of:-conquering a marathon in every state in just 2.5 years;-prepping for Antarctica Marathon, including how a weighted sled factors in;-her unique training methods, including surprisingly low mileage;-running Great Wall of China Marathon in 92-degree heat; and,-the finish line being the beginning of what’s possible.Before the guest joins at 12:05, Sarah and Katie excitedly discuss their upcoming biz trip to Austin. Trigger warning: To avoid brief mentions of childhood trauma, start listening at 19:56.  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.com Stress less: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah counsel:-half-marathoner-in-training Derry on the importance of taking a rest day; -stepping-up-to-a-50K Jo on doing prehab with a physical therapist; and,-nighttime runner Tory on safety and light-up tips. 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! Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR   Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or enter code AMR at checkout Tune in, turn on: Enjoy 30 days free of the Dipsea app by going to DipseaStories.com/amr Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices