Holly, a runner who's battled plantar fasciitis, shares her insights on managing this common injury with a mix of humor and wisdom. Rhianna, gearing up for an away race, highlights smart travel tips for race day, from the importance of good footwear to maintaining hydration. Together, they discuss the unique challenges of transitioning to trail running and training on varied terrain. The conversation is filled with relatable anecdotes and practical advice that will resonate with athletes at any level.

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 6:57. This episode originally ran in August 2022, yet the Miles of Books, with Coach Liz talking about two books that explore quitting, is brand new.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like listener Kate Coscarelli, who has a kid taking on cross country this fall—or maybe you ran XC yourself and you’re nostalgic for those crisp days of racing through fallen leaves or freshly cut grass—this episode is for you. The hosts chat about all things XC, in a lively two-part conversation told from dual perspectives: The athlete’s and the coaches’. You’ll hear:* Recent college grad and top distance runner Maddie Mooney shares  what athletes need from parents, covering everything from post-practice chats to what to say as you cheer on the course;* How to avoid overstepping as a parent of an athlete; * XC coaches Christy Diller and Sarah Wassner Flynn (who switches from podcast host to guest in this segment!) offer the basics and benefits of the sport, plus coaching strategies, injury prevention, and more.If all of this XC talk gets you inspired for an active autumn, join us for Fall Into Fitness, a six-week program focuses on the three key pieces of complete fitness: cardio, strength, and mobility. We start on September 9 and there’s still time to sign up!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.comMake the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re staring down surgery or merely fascinated by inspiring tales of recovery, this is the episode for you. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three guests: Kevin Stone, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon and author of Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive, plus two women runners who had hip replacement surgery within the last few years. Listen and learn about: -the relief the runners felt post-surgery; -return-to-running time after joint replacement surgery;-steps to take pre-surgery to improve success; -the importance of shopping for a surgeon; and,-how one guest qualified for Boston Marathon on her new hip!  In the intro, co-host Molly shares about her own knee replacement, and tells of a recent backpacking excursion. Dr. Stone joins the conversation at 6:33. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Definitely listen to this episode if you’ve ever debated how often you should stand on a starting line, like Emily. Morning exercisers, like Christina, will be shown the wisdom of eating pre-workout, while folks like Elizabeth will learn ways to create more structure and consistency in their fitness regime.  Take a cold plunge with Dimity before diving into the answers at 6:22. Here’s where to Fall into Fitness. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all athletes: Listen to this episode, especially if you’re training for a race! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest, Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about pushing through burnout and reframing negative self-talk. The trio talk about: -how to become friends with your inner critic; -creating your own mental toolkit; -using humor or sarcasm to tame mental monkeys; -the importance of staying in the moment during a race; and,-the three key ingredients in motivation + self-compassion.  Before the guest joins at about 7:52, Liz talks about the start of another school year, and Sarah shares a little (tempo-run) win.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why take a traincation? If you ask our guests in today's episode, they'd say, "why not?" Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with two women, Natalie Nixon and Anna van der Wouden, who each recently ventured off for a week of exercise, adventure, self-discovery, and fun. In this lively conversation, you'll hear: Why Natalie opted for a swimming vacation in a far-flung destination;  More behind Anna's decision to join a triathlon camp and the benefits it brought her; The challenges and doubts each faced during their trips and how they overcame them;  Why they encourage others to go on a traincation, too.   At the start, Sarah and Dimity catch up on their summer activities, and Dimity shares more about her recent family trip (and all the swimming she got in while there)! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone wanting to feel stronger, more confident, and less stressed: Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison talk with host Sarah Bowen Shea about secrets to successful running and racing. In front of an audience in a Chicago suburb, the gals share: -their biggest racing successes—and failures; -reasons to not set a time goal for a race; -how to overcome anxiety and “win” the moment; -how to approach training with moderation; and, -Coach Liz’s exciting race-related news.  Before Coach Jen joins at about 6:21, Sarah details a sweaty run through a Midwestern prairie—and the magical powers of a GU gel.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.comFor $25 off your first order, use codeAMR25 at GOSleeves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a listen to this episode if you’re looking to become a morning runner (like Nicole). Or if you’ve recently shifted jobs or made another lifestyle change that affects your daily activity level a la Christine. Bothered by bugs on your run, like Renée? We’ve got you covered with these options.  To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). (This episode originally aired in June 2022.)When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comSee for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you already love 3.1-mile races or you are merely considering shorter races, you’ll enjoy this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat gab with three fans of 5Ks, who detail: -how running 5Ks can bolster self-confidence;-how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable; -how much stronger they felt running shorter races; and,-how a shift in race goals can pay unexpected dividends.  Before the first 5K’er hops on at 10:22, Sarah gives an update on her half-marathon training.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices