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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Jun 12, 2020 • 51min
#420: Running and Weight-loss Transformations
Sarah and Maggie talk with two mother runners who detail how losing 70-100 pounds changed their lives (and minds). The candid conversation covers:
the value of celebrating “non-scale victories (three cheers for on-the-toes push-ups!);
the importance of compassion, curiosity, and consistency;
the reality of being in the “injury-corner,” and regaining some weight; and,
creating spaces (a she-shed, perhaps?!?) to do “thought downloads” and strength training.
In the intro, laugh along as Sarah proudly accepts the label “schleppy-preppy!” The first weight-loss wonder starts sharing at 15:09.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 50min
#419: Special Episode: Race + Running
Sarah and Dimity have a candid conversation with two African-American mother runners, Brandi Dockett and Jennnifer Baskerville-Burrows, about being a black runner in America today. In this special ad-free episode, the guests talk about:
-when they first realized how white the sport of running is;
-the necessity of picking “safe” routes and times of day to run;
-the support and camaraderie the group Black Girls Run! provides them;
-how a “raggedy” conversation is better than no conversation at all.
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Jun 5, 2020 • 1h 6min
#418: Pandemic Endurance Tactics
Sarah and Adrienne bring on two Train Like a Mother Club assets, Coach Jen Harrison and Dr. Justin Ross, to share insight and advice on using running-honed tactics to deal with pandemic anxiety, stress, and challenges, such as:
how to compartmentalize thoughts and concerns;
the power of micro-goals;
the importance of accepting, and occasionally embracing, hard spots; and,
how to align values to your purpose.
In the intro, Adrienne gives an update on her (virtual) run across New York state. Coach Jen joins the duo at 14:12.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2020 • 37min
AMR Answers #44: Importance of Sleep; Virtual Race Advice; Handling Blind Curves
Dimity and Sarah counsel:-Katelyn in Kansas City on the importance of sleep (and shifting priorities);-Kristen in Calgary on generating excitement during a virtual race; and,-Katie in Wilmore, Kentucky, on the best approach for blind curves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2020 • 1h 3min
#417: Running and Periods!
Sarah and Molly, the Queen of TMI, have a bloody (had to do it!) good conversation about periods with Dr. Jennifer Hallowell, a Massachusetts-based OB/GYN, mom of two, and self-described “serial half-marathoner.” In answering questions culled from Facebook, the good doctor details:
how to get rid of having periods + clever ways to reduce flow;
methods to manage PMS symptoms;
non-tampon/pad options (so many!), including an online comparison chart;
menopause misconceptions; and,
how to not feel “like a bloated hippo running in quicksand” right around your period.
After random, laughter-filled chitchat, the guest jumps on at 10:13.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2020 • 30min
AMR Trains #10: Running in the Heat
According to our weather girl sources, humidity is rising—and so are temperatures. Don’t head for the treadmill just yet; listen in as Dimity chats with Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat to get their tips and tricks on how to handle summer running. Their advice includes:—The amount of time your body needs to acclimate to warmer weather;—What workouts are best done super early—or on the treadmill;—Best hydration practices before and during a run; and—The shorts Coach Jen can’t live without.Coaches Jen and Liz oversee the Heart + Sole: Running by Heart Rate and Triathlon programs in the Train Like a Mother Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2020 • 1h 23min
#416: Motivation: Three Women Runners Share What’s Getting Them Going
Sarah and Katie talk with three women runners about what’s keeping their fitness-fire lit during stay-at-home orders. A few audio highlights:
how Texan Samantha’s run streak is keeping her on track, plus how it’s expanded during the pandemic;
how Washingtonian Jess views the pandemic as an opportunity to learn new training techniques;
how Melissa in New Hampshire and Jess are both remotely relying on friends to stay active; and,
how One Mile a Day in May has become Melissa’s get-moving mantra.
Katie shares an oh-no-she-didn’t anecdote in the intro! The first “motivational speaker” joins at 7:20. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2020 • 37min
AMR Answers #43: Multi-month Virtual Runs + 24-hour Ultra Challenges
Sarah and Dimity advise:-Stormy in Destin, Florida, on the best ways to stay injury free and motivated doing the Great Virtual Run across Tennessee, including this dynamic warm-up routine;-practical tips for a 24-hour ultra running challenge, like the Yeti, to Courtney in Olathe, Kansas. Bonus: Get Dimity’s honest assessment of the newly re-introduced Kona Cola Nuun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2020 • 1h 3min
#415: Canceled or Postponed Race: Now What?
Sarah and Molly chat with three mother runners about their approaches to running (and triathlon-ing) after their races were postponed, canceled, or are in limbo waiting for word. The gals hash out:-the comfort—and the conflict—of sticking to a training plan with no finish line in sight;-the welcome motivation an annual mileage goal provides; -race-day alternatives, including creative DIY challenges; and,-the freedom of a flexible workout schedule.In the intro, the best running friends share their what-now intentions in the wake of the Missoula Marathon/Half Marathon cancellation. The first guest-runner joins at 18:12. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your--and their--support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2020 • 41min
AMR Trains #9: The Athlete’s Gut
Getting in line for the Port-a-Potties at every race start, Dimity talks to Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD, RD, author of the newly released book The Athlete’s Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition and Stomach Distress.Among other things, Patrick explains:—Various common causes of cramps and diarrhea;—The science behind your body burning fats vs. carbs;—The only scientifically proven way to stop side stitches; and—Why mindfulness can help your intestines calm down.Interested in being a potential future Athlete’s Gut research participant? Follow Patrick on Twitter: @SportsRD_PhD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
