A must-listen for anyone who debates if they are ready to progress from half-marathons to a full, like Mala. Also for folks like Nicole who want to morph occasional good-for-you behaviors into healthy habits. Finally, if you’re like Meg and want to step up to click-in bike pedals, give a listen.  Dimity regales with tales of the Mammoth March before the host-duo turns to answering questions. Get all the Better Together details.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone will enjoy this introspective-yet-lively episode recorded in front of an audience in Portland, Oregon: The guest is author and ultrarunner Katie Arnold, whose latest book is Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Katie details: -why she runs by feel rather than time or distance; -“eating the grief” after a horrific rafting accident;-subtle shifts in mind and body that helped her heal; -using music strategically in ultramarathons; and,-how she understands Zen because she understands running.  Katie jumps into the episode almost immediately.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Chic, sporty style: Get 20% off your first order at Vuori.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running may be a mostly solitary pursuit, but this episode shines a light on the act of running for others. On the heels of Father's Day, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF bring on return guest and speedy dad Shaun Evans, who races while pushing his son, Shamus, in a wheelchair. Shaun describes what it's like to run with Shamus, now 18, who was born with cerebral palsy, including:—What it was like to run their first Boston Marathon this year;—What the father and son chat about while racing;—Why Shaun will not likely ever race without a wheelchair; and,—What's next for Shaun and Shamus (psst: one of them is going off to college!)...and more!Listen to AMR's other chat with Shaun, plucked from the 2015 archives. Join us for Better Together in Richmond, Virginia, on November 16.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comTake care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMRGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for a wide range of runners, from those stepping up to marathon training to folks who have kicked cancer or addiction. The guest is Dustin Riedesel, author of Looks Like We’re Running, who discovered the power of running after overcoming leukemia and alcohol addiction. Dustin speaks candidly with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams about a range of topics, including: -his rapid progression from 5K to half marathon to marathon; -how running made him meet his demons and manage stress; -how goals are like friendships runners form with themselves;-his experience using a pacer in a race; and,-how races allow him to “revisit” his weaknesses.  The host-duo talks about a recent walk/run/swim adventure they shared before the guest joins around 10:22. (Want to be a BAMRbassador? Apply here.) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run in our shoes: Save 15% w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com Get Chomping: Get 20% off your first order + free shipping at Chomps.com/AMR Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for anyone (all of us?!) who have struggled with staying strong in the final miles of a race, as Carrie does. And for runners, like Claire, who want to set themselves up to run a sub-4:00 marathon. Also, this episode deserves a listen by parents, like Claire again, who dream about getting their kids to run with them.  Before serving up Q+As, Sarah shares a story about introducing her son to pickleball. (At his request!) Find all our marathon training programs here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Stories worth sharing: Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone with the goal to run a marathon, especially a renowned one like New York City, London, or Chicago, will be intrigued and enlightened by this episode. The guests, RaceRaves founders Katie Ho and Mike Sohaskey, talk with hosts (+ multi-time marathoners) Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about:-the “scarcity mindset” of marathon entries; -the various factors adding to the popularity of big marathons; -running the Abbott World Marathon Majors; -which marathon is under consideration as the 7th Major; and, -advice on completing a marathon in all 50 states.  Before the RaceRaves duo joins around 10:56, Tish tells of the sure-to-be-epic hiking adventure she’s embarking on.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Insoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this episode for a boost of inspiration to get out there and try something new—no matter your age. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF have a lively chat with Caroline Paul, author of Tough Broad, a book that explores aging in a new light. You’ll hear about:—The origins of Caroline’s adventurous spirit;—The ways in which she gets her adrenaline fix (hint: it involves experimental aircraft!);—Breaking the stigma often placed on women over 60;—How adventure can be defined in various ways for various people;—Caroline’s pillars for fulfilling aging; and so much more!Follow Caroline on Instagram. Join us for Better Together in Richmond, Virginia on November 16.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 offregistration at portlandmarathon.comGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Dreamily soft joggers: Get 20% offyour first order at Vuori.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen if you do—or are considering doing—Sun Salutations, Warrior Pose, and the like. Guest Sage Rountree, Ph.D., yoga instructor and author of The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, about: -hating her first experiences with yoga (!); -the value of letting go of “doing-and-action” mode; -how the athletic mindset tempers runners’ approach to yoga;-how your practice should change during a training cycle; and,-four “spicy and sweet poses” to do daily. Before Sage joins around 14:26, each host shares about her recent photo/video shoot. At the end of the episode on Miles of Books, Coach Liz talks up two books about communication. (And here’s the online book group she mentions.)  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Sunny skies ahead: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you run to ease anxiety, like Alex does, you’ll appreciate the advice Dimity gives about how to make runs less stressful. Folks training for a trail race (as Liz is) will learn a lot from the pointers shared, including how flatlanders can hill train. Finally, the duo give advice for treating sore feet in response to Amanda’s question. The hosting duo shares nature moments (An owl! Prairie dogs! Coyotes!) from a recent hike and bike ride before answering questions. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity talks up. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order with code AMR at TANASI.com Take care of your beloved pet:To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AMR Give your body what it needs: For 10% off your 1st order, go to thorne.fit/TRAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who wants to change their running style or is curious about why they might want to consider making a shift needs to listen to this insightful episode. The guest, Jay Dicharry, is a noted physical therapist and author of Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, & Speed. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Jay details: -reasons to reinvent your running form;-how to be a more resilient and durable runner; -why runners need to diversify their routines; -cues to use + drills to do to revamp your running style; and,-the top problem for most runners.  Before Jay Dicharry joins around BARRY PLEASE INSERT TIME HERE, the hosting duo discuss book groups.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Enjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices