Another Mother Runner

When races go amazing—and when they go amazingly off the rails.Join Dimity as she gives her National Championship Long Course Aquabike race report, and then fields race reports from coaches Jennifer Harrison (Ironman Wisconsin) and Elizabeth Waterstraat (70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah).Tune in to hear the trio talk about:—The importance of mentally creating space for your race at the beginning of race week;—Why the size of your age group—or the race itself—does not deserve any "it was only..." qualification;—How Liz mentally moved on after her bike broke during mile 1; —and how Jen is coming to terms with a serious medical scare–and her first DNF in decades of racing—at mile 15 of her Iornman run.This episode is brought to you exclusively by our longtime partner Nuun! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vegan, carnivore, or somewhere in between: You’ll enjoy this lively conversation with TikTok star and marathon runner Joanne Molinaro, the Korean Vegan, whose new cookbook/memoir debuts this month. Hosts Sarah and Katie talk with Joanne about:-the joy and pride Joanne felt the first time she ran three miles; -the egality of running; -Joanne’s reluctant entry into veganism; -how “go at your own pace” also applies to plant-based eating; and,-getting your family to be more adventurous eaters.In the beginning chitchat, Katie hatches a long-term goal and Sarah shares a “not after my 20-miler!” anecdote. Joanne slides on in at 17:19.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  Start Thriving: Get $20 off your first order + a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode before your next race because the hosts offer:-strength-training suggestions for Pam during her marathon taper;-Keisha get-started-running advice; and,-gear- and mind-set recommendations for Sara to get over her fear of running in the dark.Before the questions, Sarah shares race plans she just hatched for later this month!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run in seamless comfort: save 20% with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amr Start saving up to 80% on your prescriptions: go to GoodRX.com/AMRFeel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An important episode for anyone facing down a mastectomy—or anyone with a loved one who is: Sarah talks with three long-term breast cancer survivors (including her co-host Katie) about their diagnoses, treatment, and breast reconstruction choices. Lots of lovely candor, bravery, lived wisdom, and a few tears. Highlights:-Katie’s analogy of getting on a treatment plan to following a training program;-Cary detailing why remaining flat-chested was the right choice for her;-how fake it ‘til you make it was Kara’s M.O. during treatment;-Kara sharing her reaction to getting her implants removed due to a recall; and,-all three survivors honestly describing what reconstructed breasts can look like.In the intro, Katie tells the tale of running the Chicago Half Marathon last weekend. Here’s the Strong and Support Pretty Package Sarah mentions at the end of the episode.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!New fall apparel from KORSA: Get $20 off your order at roadrunnersports.com/amr Share stories—and StoryWorth: Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/amrCalm + centered: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Nolan, author of the recently released Master the Marathon, talks through:—The importance of pre-base and base training for more beginning runners;—The five training components necessary to master the marathon (they go way beyond running!);—How to know when you're physically and mentally ready to train for a marathon;—and the key three W's after a long training day. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt your weight was holding you back as a runner, you need to listen to this episode: It’s a lively, straight-talking convo between Sarah, Coach Liz, and guest Jill Angie, the size 20/22 author of Not Your Average Runner and a coach of larger-bodied runners. Jill shares:-the power she gained from reclaiming the word “fat” for herself;-how she avoids injuries (hint: strength training);-why focusing on getting faster is a losing proposition for her mindset;-athletic apparel brands that embrace a wide range of runners;-assumptions to ditch re: larger-bodies runnersSarah and Liz swap swimming tales in the intro, while Jill joins at 12:35. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Connect with your sexual self: Enjoy a 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ideal episode for anyone training for a fall race, the hosts tell: -Julia how to beat training plan burnout; -Hillary how to keep marathon training “fun and light”;-Jana advice on achieving a sub-2:00 half-marathon; and,-Tiana the rationale for doing long runs slower than race pace.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running:Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen for anyone stepping up to a starting line soon! Sarah and Katie (who is running the Chicago Half-Marathon in a week) get great insight and advice from Meg Waldron, M.S., a mental performance coach and former competitive runner. Meg tells:-new ways to “chunk up” a race;-how self-talk can calm pre-race jitters + keep you strong in the final miles;-how + why to use visualization;-tricks to stay engaged + motivated even with few spectators; and,-strategies to plan your post-competition time. In the intro chitchat, Sarah talks up her teen daughter’s experience on a coed soccer team. The guest joins at 9:56. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!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

If you're a chronically injured runner—or you're just feeling a niggle in your knee—this is the podcast for you.Christy Diller, PT, long-time runner, and running coach, talks you through:—When there's pain, how to discern between when to keep running and when to take a break;—Why movement is, with few exceptions, always beneficial (both for physical healing + mental health);—How she had an a-ha moment with her Achilles (even PT's get sick of doing their exercises!)—And why walking backwards as part of your cool down is a smart add-on.Want this conversation in actionable form? Check out Christy's Six Steps for All Running Injuries.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly welcome Dr. Eva Selhub, a physician, mind-body expert, author, and iFit presenter, about the power of mindfulness and meditation for runners. Dr. Eva shares:-steps to nurture moment-to-moment awareness; -how mindfulness can make your runs easier and more enjoyable (!); -ways to feel more at ease and more joyful; -practical suggestions for fostering a meditation practice; and,-a powerful on-air mindfulness experiment. Before Dr. Eva joins at 16:43, Sarah shares details about an epic weekend trip with her 16-year-old twins.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!See where your mind—and iFit technology—can take you: Explore options at NordicTrack.com Start Thriving: Get $20 off your first order and a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Meditate on this offer: 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices