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 24, 2021 • 34min
AMR Answers #73: Training for a Downhill Race; Timing of Foam Rolling
Dimity and Sarah provide counsel: -about training with a spouse in response to Megan’s question;-to Maya about ramping up (down?!) to run a downhill race; and, -for Molly on the timing for foam rolling and stretching. The key? Consistency.In the intro, Dimity details her aquabike training, plus an upcoming race. The duo starts offering answers at 9:09.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
Aug 20, 2021 • 58min
#482: Two Coaches Talk Post-Run Recovery
Sarah has an in-depth conversation with her favorite coaching duo, Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, focusing on perhaps the most oft-overlooked element of running: recovery. The coaches cover:-the three main components of recovery (including that it even starts pre-run!);-what qualifies as a rest day;-pointers for foam rolling;-sleep hygiene and its roll in successful workouts; plus,-the mental side of recovery.In the intro, Liz details her recent, forged-from-adversity sprint triathlon race; Coach Jen jumps on at 15:39.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Stress less: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrGood night! Birch is giving $200 off all mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.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
Aug 17, 2021 • 50min
AMR Trains #39: Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Part adventure, part friendship, part inspiration. Complementing the Half Dome recap post, Dimity talks to Joann Verweij and Jessica Johnston—the J-Team—about hiking the iconic orb in Yosemite National Park.Among other things, the trio lays out:—Optimal training for the 17-mile, 4,800 foot hike (stairs! lots of stairs!);—The logistics of having a successful and joy-filled long day on the trail;—How to navigate the final 400 feet of cables up the rock face;—And why a big adventure is just as—if not more—satisfying than crossing a finish line.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
Aug 13, 2021 • 58min
#481: A Chat w/ the Author of I Hate Running
Sarah and Molly have a good gab with Brendan Leonard, a.k.a. Semi-Rad, author of the satirical-and-insightful book I Hate Running and You Can Too. The trio talks about:-the love-hate relationship many folks have with running and fitness;-the need to becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable; -the intangible gains running bestows, such as resilience and stoicism; -the ins-and-out of self-talk; and, -accountability v. inspiration. In the intro chitchat, Molly details her upcoming hiking adventure, including her greatest irrational fears. Brendan joins the conversation at 14:45.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.comSubscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.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
Aug 10, 2021 • 35min
AMR Answers #72: Fueling during a Half; Running While Pregnant
Sarah and Dimity offer insight for: -Christine about fueling during a half-marathon (including how to do a GU);-pregnant Christine about running with a baby on board; and,-Pam on best sites for finding regional races (including RaceRaves + halfmarathons.net).Sarah chats about SUP’ing before the duo dives into the questions at 10:56. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 13min
#330: Find Your Athletic “Happy Place”
Sarah + Amanda talk with a variety of athletes on this episode that originally aired in 2018. Dr. Justin Ross, a Denver-based psychologist and marathon runner, kicks things off by defining an athletic happy place. Then two women runners, Michelle and Casii, talk about their respective smile-makers. Casii talks about how running on trails helps her unlug and “be in the step.”JRo joins the convo at 24:42.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!KORSA apparel makes us smile: Get $20 off your order at roadrunnersports.com/amrNutrition from nature: Get $15 off your first order at WildAlaskanCompany.com/AMRGood night! Birch is giving $200 off all mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
