Another Mother Runner

Dimity chats with Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat about cycling basics for runners: how—and why—to incorporate cycling into a running routine.Among other things, the coaches advise:—How cycling can benefit both injured runners and those who want to complement their running;—What essential equipment you need—and why cycling shorts are a non-negotiable;—And how to prioritize safety on the roads.The trio ends the wheely (ha!) fun conversation by talking about the Become a Cyclist Program, an 8-week program that provides the training, tools, and support necessary to help you become a confident, consistent cyclist. Check it out—it begins June 7!Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Amanda talk with Tamar Samuels, a registered dietitian nutritionist, co-founder of Culina Health, and new first-time mother runner. Tamar offers insight into: -how to manage weight-loss expectations when training for longer races; -the nutritional challenges for runners of switching to a plant-based diet; -making peace with carbohydrates and using them to help reach health goals; -why she steers runners away from intermittent fasting; and, -the importance of not labeling foods based on morality. Amanda shares details (and emotions) about her upcoming move out west, and Sarah tells why she’s been touring houses. Dietitian Tamar joins at 15:06.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Step up to a NordicTrack treadmill: Explore all the options at NordicTrack.comBuild confidence + creativity: Get 30% off your first month + free shipping on any crate line with code AMR at kiwico.comSelf-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

Dimity and Sarah provide counsel:-Jenny regarding warm-up options before a challenging workout (including dynamic moves); -Megan about anti-chafing options, especially on her inner thighs; and,-Katherine on sly ways to relieve herself (both #1 + #2!) on a run.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Cheers! Get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping by going to TryFirstLeaf.com/AMR  Make them green w/ lawn-envy: Get $20 of your custom lawn plan at GetSunday.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Adrienne Martini have an intriguing conversation with Lexie Kite, Ph.D., co-founder (along with her identical twin sister!) of the non-profit More Than a Body and co-author of the new book called More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament. Lexie offers insight and advice on: -building body image resilience (and what it is!); -setting goals based on what your body can do, not what it looks like;-banishing the belief you need to look a certain way for anyone else; -helping plant a media-literacy seed for your children (and yourself); and, -silencing any internal self-objectifying voices as you emerge into a post-pandemic world. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Start thriving: Get $20 off your first order + a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR  Simplify dinner: For 12 free meals + free shipping, go to HelloFresh.com/amr12 and use code amr12Good 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

A celebratory episode: Dimity chats with three women who all did in-person races the weekend of April 24-25.Michelle San Antonio ran the Clamdigger 5-Miler in Westerly, RI, and embraced the tailwind to nab an elusive negative split; Ginny Ebben pushed herself the Cow Patty Classic 10K in Katy, TX to complete a solid training cycle; and Heather Reed was a first-time pacer at the Skedaddle Run Half Marathon in Sioux Falls, SD, and helped a struggling runner sprint across the finish line.All three had downright jubilant days and post-race reports, which we thought would be fun to hear—and potentially inspire you to pin on a bib if you’re feeling healthy and ready to race.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Nab a pair of limited-edition Knockaround sunglasses designed by Dimity + Sarah at Knockaround.com/amrStart living a happier life today: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/amrFeel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie have a candid convo with Nina Restieri, a successful entrepreneur, mom of four, and author of Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch the Guilt, Put Yourself on the To-Do List, and Create a Life You Love. Nina shares:-what a “mom-life crisis” is—and how to find solutions to get out of one; -the importance of prioritizing your personal happiness; -what weekly pole-dancing classes did for Nina’s body and mind; -the “positive domino-effect” of her divorce; and,-a clever new definition of FOMO that’s sure to resonate. After Katie talks about the 10K race she’s running this weekend in person (!), the hosting duo is joined by the guest at 13:07.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Get $20 off on your first KORSA purchase, plus a free 90-day trial in the Road Runner Sports VIP program at roadrunnersports.com/amrStress less; sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrNab a pair of limited-edition Knockaround sunglasses designed by Dimity + Sarah at Knockaround.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity offer advice: -for Shuni about fighting nausea after a long run (+ not running in a fasted state); -regarding mileage early in a training cycle for Jennifer; -about blister issues suffered by Kerry; and,-when to make eye contact and greet fellow runners in response to Other Sarah’s query. In the intro, Sarah shares her experience after vaccine #2; at the very end of the episode, be sure to catch Dimity’s impassioned cyclist-rant.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Nab a pair of limited-edition Knockaround sunglasses designed by Dimity + Sarah at Knockaround.comTo order last-minute Mother’s Day bouquets, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the Radio Offers icon, and enter code AMR.Get your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days free by going to Acorn.TV and using code amr (case sensitive!)Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Liz dive into data-interpretation with Coach Jen Harrison to help you understand what all those GPS numbers mean—and how they can be used to your training advantage. The coaching duo details: -what numbers they each keep an eye on while running, then post-workout;-the can-you-trust-it accuracy of many stats; -whether the lifestyle data can be a help—or a hinderance; -how cadence is calculated—and what it can tell you; and,-what those annoying “unproductive” or “inefficient” messages from your watch mean.  Sarah and Liz talk dirty (read: about bidets!) in the intro; at 13:57, Coach Jen jumps unexpectedly into the conversation. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Rev up with new Nuun Energy! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code HYDRATEAMR at Nuunlife.comTrust Pharmaca for wellness: Save 20% off your first order at Pharmaca.com/AMRFor high-quality shades priced as cool as they look, visit Knockaround.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're feeling athletically restless, this is your episode. We’re going to help you recenter yourself as we’re focusing on how to dig back into training and set appropriate performance goals.Helping us to that is Olympian and sports psychology coach Roisin McGettigan-Dumas. Ro is the co-author of the Believe Training Journal, as well as a co-host of the Keeping Track podcast. She lives in Providence, RI with her husband and three kids.Ro shares:—Why it's vital to understand your reason behind your goal and race;—How procrastination can lure—and then bite—you;—Why it's normal to dread a challenging workout, and how to soften its edges;—Why a 4% improvement is an optimal goal to set.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Make your lawn enviably green: Get $20 off your custom lawn plan at GetSunday.com/amr Start living a happier life today: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/amrTo order 24 Multicolored Roses, plus a free vase for $34.99, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter code amrReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Liz enjoy a high-energy gab session with Meaghan B. Murphy, a longtime runner and author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with Yay. With insight and self-deprecating candor, Meaghan shares:-how she trained herself to live with optimism and joy;-ways to use resiliency and grit to overcome adversity;-the power of positive self-talk and other happiness strategies;-using meditation while she, her husband, and three kids were sick with COVID-19; and,-what “dopamine dressing” is—and how it can improve your runs! The chug-Nuun word is “yay!” whenever uttered by of one of the three gals. Trigger warning: To avoid brief mentions of eating disorders and suicide, start listening at 24:00.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For high-quality shades priced as cool as they look, visit Knockaround.com Check out all the amazing shoes, bags, and masksavailable right now at Rothys.com/amr Show Mom she matters: Get $10 off your first purchaseat Storyworth.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices