Another Mother Runner

Part of our Routines series, Sarah and Tish talk with three women about running at night. A mix of anecdotes and advice, the trio reveals:-how to handle pre- and post-run eating;-the magical feeling of running under the night sky;-the lighted and reflective gear they use to stay safe + seen;-the release of running at the end of a hectic day; and,-how to rally the energy to head out the door!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Go green: Use code amr80 to get $80 off across four boxes, including free shipping on your first box, at GreenChef.com/amr80Warm up or cool down: Get $50 off an Embr Wave at EmbrWave.com/amrMassage reinvented: Get your Gen 4 Theragun today to try risk free for 30 days at Theragun.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sonja Wieck dive into the Fijian waters to relive the World’s Toughest Race, and then head to shore. The two then chat about bringing more adventure into daily pandemic life and how Sonja has found both clarity and coping skills after a life-altering mental health event.Dive in with us to find out:—How Sonja did as Team Iron Cowboy’s only navigator;—Who Ninja Kitty is—and why she rides fat tires;—How Sonja and 12-year-old daughter fared hiking the John Muir trail; and—About the four pillars of Sonja’s mental health.Sonja’s Podcast: Tales of ToughnessSonja on Instagram: @GoSonjaSee where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.comReady for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly, with special guest Alex Ward, the show’s longtime producer, play a game of catch-up. Alex and Sarah, co-presidents of the Silly Fractured Ankles Club, compare notes, then Molly and Sarah detail how their relationship has morphed during the pandemic due to a variety of factors, including Molly’s bum knee. A short, laugh-filled episode!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get a year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D for free with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/amrWarm up or cool down: Get $50 off an Embr Wave at EmbrWave.com/amrForgo foraging: Join and shop Thrive Market today to get a free gift of your choosing (up to $24 value) at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Jackie her pre-run anxiety is perfectly natural—and remind her she holds the power;-Canadian Tianna some simple and easy pre-run fueling options (including these muffins);-Suzanne the 10% rule applies to distance and intensity—and how to measure it out;-Kate what’s what with hill repeats, including what incline to aim for. Discover the benefits of CBD: Use code AMR to save 15% off your order at NaturesGemCBD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special crossover episode from AMR Trains, Sarah and Amanda talk with three women who used running to help them process the loss of loved ones. During the candid conversations:-Widow Kate shares how running is a release for all the negative emotions swirling in her brain;-Tanja tells how running is her “anchor,” starting during her mother’s cancer treatments;-Tanja (who lost both parents) discusses the importance of “modeling” grief for our children;-Tanja and Emily (whose first child died in utero) both talk about the positive benefits of being outdoors; and,-Tanja reminds us to notice and appreciate light-filled moments during the grieving process.In the intro, Amanda shares about pulling up stakes (temporarily) to decamp from Maryland to Colorado with her teen daughter. The first guest comes on the show at 13:45.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line with code amr at kiwico.com/amrTake a break: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite on the planet at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first part of a double feature, this podcast and the weekly Another Mother Runner podcast (out on Friday) share a theme: grief and running. Today, Dimity chats with therapist Kate Kneifel, the host of the Full of Shift podcast, about the nature of grief—and how exercise can be a magic drug.Kate explains:—why loss often makes us do the “discomfort dance,” but ultimately needs to be recognized;—how the pattern of emotions from loss to grief is similar, whether you’ve lost a school event (an 8th grade graduation, for instance) or a spouse;—why running—or any exercise—brings on transformative physical and mental benefits;—how to hold space for and help a friend who is grieving without trying to fix it.At the end, Dimity recommends the Return to Running program for Kate, who is coming back from her foot injury.See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie serve up a conversation with Sally Kuzemchak, dietitian, cookbook author, and the brains behind Real Mom Nutrition. In doling out mealtime advice and snack suggestions, Sally details:-the importance of recalibrating your approach to meals—and how to do it;-how to minimize meal-planning decision-fatigue;-countless lunch and snack options for kids, teens, and adults;-the beauty—and bountiful benefits—of bowls; and,-Instant Pot inspiration!Sarah and Katie commiserate about sporty SNAFUs before the Sally hops on at 13:34.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Brew the best: Get 20% off Press House Coffee by using code AMR20 at presshousecoffee.com/amrSleep more, stress less: Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amrSmooth deal: Enjoy an extra 10% off your order by using code amr at shapermint.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly a year to the day after the AMR duo interviewed Carrie Tollefson at the Twin Cities Marathon expo, the proverbial shoe is on the other foot: The Olympian chats up Dimity and Sarah about the genesis of Another Mother Runner, their friendship, their respective running paths, and more. (Making this conversation particularly pertinent: Carrie is the October guest coach in AMR’s annual membership program, Many Happy Miles.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie have a lively conversation with fitness expert and race announcer Fitz Koehler, whose just-published book, My Noisy Cancer Comeback, details her 15-month fight in vanquishing breast cancer. Fitz shares:-the power of perspective and a mantra (hers = “I can do hard things.”);-how runners became her “go-go juice,” combating radiation’s harsh side effects;-the importance of having a passion during difficult times;-the touching tale of a lucky rock someone slipped her during her treatment; and,-her prognostication for 2021 races.In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares at-long-last news about her dancing son, and Katie talks about her 2016 breast cancer journey. (Remember to search for “BAMR Breasties” on Facebook.) Fitz joins the convo at 14:10.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 10% off your first purchase! Get a set with all your Flamingo shave essentials for just $16 (a $22 value!)with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amr Hire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by a true story in the Love the Run program, today’s podcast is all about random training accidents: Not IT Band Syndrome or stress fractures, but unexpected issues that pop up when you least expect them.Tune in to listen to Megan Lang, a mother runner in Ohio, explain how she sustained a hematoma on her vagina (OUCH!) while on a spin bike. She explains:—How this was her first—and likely last—time on the bike;—The doctors’ reactions to her unusual injury; and—How she handled the healing process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices