Another Mother Runner
Another Mother Runner
A family of three podcasts to get (+ keep) you moving without losing your family, job, or sanity! Nearly 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy.Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This show covers it all (and then some!). Many Happy Miles and AMR Answers drop on alternate Tuesdays: Many Happy Miles is hosted by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, and it celebrates and explores all types of forward movement, whether an epic hike, century ride, or your first brisk walk after a setback. The co-founding duo of Sarah and Dimity host AMR Answers, providing insightful responses to listeners’ called-in questions. All three shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!
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Aug 3, 2021 • 49min
AMR Trains #39: Dimity Learns to Race
With about nine weeks before the USA Triathlon Long Course Aquabike Championships, Dimity (not super competitive by nature) taps into the wisdom of Coaches Jen and Liz (both super competitive by nature) to help her get into a Racing mindset.Tune in to hear the three discuss:—How important it is to consciously engaging during any race—and especially a long endurance one;—What Dimity can do differently in training (or why watching Hoarders is probably not a great idea);—Why we often make excuses for not stepping up into a workout;—And Coach Liz's helpful personal mantra when she flies to any race.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
Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 6min
#480: Running Streakers!
Sarah and Tish, both themselves former every-day exercisers, chat with four women who run every.single.day. The streakers share:-how (+why) they started running on a daily basis;-how they find the time to lace up and head out every day;-how they deal with (or ignore) injuries and illness; and,-their possible exit strategies (or not!).At the outset of the show, Sarah reveals the over-the-top birthday surprise she has in store for her turning-16 twins. The first streakers hops on at 16:43. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Stress less this summer: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Redefining learning: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/AMR 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
Jul 27, 2021 • 36min
AMR Answers #71: Exercising in Smoky Air; Exploring the Negative Split
Sarah and Dimity offer:
cautions about exercising in poor air quality; and,
first-time half-marathoner Christine pragmatic words about negative splitting.
In a longer-than-usual intro, Dimity paints a picture of her upcoming epic adventures, including a high hike in Yosemite. Here are links to the nutrition plan Dimity tells Christine about and the Love race series registration. 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.Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 48min
#479: Running + Writing—Getting Your Creative Juices Flowing!
Sarah and Adrienne converse with Jackie Hoermann-Elliott, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of English at Texas Woman’s University and author of Running, Thinking, Writing. The trio of writers/mother runners examine:-running’s power to fuel creativity;-“flow” in both running and writing;-what running does to change our brains;-why running qualifies as a creative endeavor; and,-the benefits of journaling, including the beauty of a 5-year journal.Before the guest joins at 12:48, Adrienne shares the struggle of her first in-person half-marathon since March 1, 2020.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!See how great Knockaround sunglasses are by going to Knockaround.com Nutrition from nature: Get $15 off your first order at WildAlaskanCompany.com/AMR Feel empowered: Save 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2021 • 51min
AMR Trains #37: How to Tackle Uphills with Holly Brooks, Olympian + Two-Time Mount Marathon Winner
Hill is a four-letter word no longer; Holly Brooks, a two-time Olympian and two-time winner of the Mount Marathon, inspires us to embrace the climb .Among other things, Holly explains:—The importance being aware of your self-talk;—The concept of Central Governor (why your brain often says quit before your body is ready);—How to reframe a tough workout to focus on the benefits; and—Why dividing a hill into thirds can help you conquer it more efficiently.At the end, Holly and Dimity chat a bit about Moms Matter Now and perinatal mental health; look for a full episode later this year.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
Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 17min
#478: Latina Runners Share Their Experiences
Sarah and Katie enjoy candid conversations with three Latina runners in this second installment of our series Run in My Shoes, in which we aim to amplify the voices of a wider array of runners. The guests detail:-overcoming guilt imposed by their extended families at taking time to run;-the empowering effects of running;-the viewpoint of running held by many in the Hispanic community;-concerning incidents precipitated by racial profiling; and,-ways to welcome more Latinas into the world of running.In the intro chitchat, Katie shares an embarrassing dog anecdote and Sarah kvetches about earlier wake-ups. The primer invitada joins at 15:00.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Good night! Birch is giving $200 off all mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.com/amr The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Self-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2021 • 37min
AMR Answers #70: Weighted Running Vests; Lightweight Summer Tops
Sarah and Dimity clue in:-Cara about the benefits and how-to’s of weighted running vests;-Melissa on going long to go long; and,-Leah on coolest top options for summer runs.In the intro, Dimity gives a detailed report of her recent swim-bike (“aquabike”) race, and Sarah tells a tale about chasing a unicorn. (For realz!) 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
Jul 9, 2021 • 1h
#477: The Joy of Sweat
Sarah and Tish Hamilton get to chatting with science writer and occasional runner Sarah Everts, author of the new book The Joy of Sweat: the Strange Science of Perspiration. With wit and wisdom, the guest details:-how sweat is “an evolutionary superpower”;-why people sweat at different rates;-sweat at different ages and stages of life, including pregnancy and menopause;-differences between exercise-produced sweat v. emotion-triggered perspiration;-cultural cravings for sweat sessions; and-the societal stigma of sweating profusely. In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares details about her teen son’s first real job. The sweat-speak starts at 15:58.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! KORSA shorts are summer salvation: Get $20 off your order at roadrunnersports.com/amr Stress less this summer: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrStart Thriving: Get $20 off your first order and a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2021 • 47min
AMR Trains #36: Swim, Bike, Run: A 70.3 Triathlon Race Report
Dimity chats with Laurel Short and Tiffany Cross, two Kansas-City based triathletes and best running friends, who conquered Des Moines Ironman 70.3 in late June.In this extra long race report, the trio cover:—The importance of having a training partner for accountability (especially in a pandemic year!);—How Laurel, a first-time triathlete, tackled open water swimming–and getting into her wet suit;—How Tiffany mentally pushed herself during her bike workouts to prep for race day;—And how the pair reset on race day, when rain canceled a big portion of the bike.Ready to tri? Check out our Triathlon Training Programs.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
Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 15min
#476: Running in Just a Sports Bra
Sarah and Molly get personal with four women runners, talking about what it’s like to run in just a sports bra—no tank or tee over it. The conversation takes some unexpected turns. A few revealed confessions are:-one runner visualizes herself as Kara Goucher to summon speed + courage;-the vanity + bitterness that fuel one grandmother runner to bare her bod;-the amped-up runner’s high one pregnant runner feels when a breeze hits her midsection;-the self-imposed intimidation one breast cancer survivor feels on bra-squad runs. In the intro chitchat, the BRFs lament the Portland weather-inferno. The first guest joins at 15:56.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. Save big: To start saving up to 80% on your prescriptions today, 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
