Another Mother Runner

If you’re like listener Kate Coscarelli, who has a kid taking on cross country this fall—or maybe you ran XC yourself and you’re nostalgic for those crisp days of racing through fallen leaves or freshly cut grass—this episode is for you. The hosts chat about all things XC, in a lively two-part conversation told from dual perspectives: The athlete’s and the coaches’. You’ll hear:* Recent college grad and top distance runner Maddie Mooney shares  what athletes need from parents, covering everything from post-practice chats to what to say as you cheer on the course;* How to avoid overstepping as a parent of an athlete; * XC coaches Christy Diller and Sarah Wassner Flynn (who switches from podcast host to guest in this segment!) offer the basics and benefits of the sport, plus coaching strategies, injury prevention, and more.If all of this XC talk gets you inspired for an active autumn, join us for Fall Into Fitness, a six-week program focuses on the three key pieces of complete fitness: cardio, strength, and mobility. We start on September 9 and there’s still time to sign up!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.comMake the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re staring down surgery or merely fascinated by inspiring tales of recovery, this is the episode for you. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three guests: Kevin Stone, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon and author of Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive, plus two women runners who had hip replacement surgery within the last few years. Listen and learn about: -the relief the runners felt post-surgery; -return-to-running time after joint replacement surgery;-steps to take pre-surgery to improve success; -the importance of shopping for a surgeon; and,-how one guest qualified for Boston Marathon on her new hip!  In the intro, co-host Molly shares about her own knee replacement, and tells of a recent backpacking excursion. Dr. Stone joins the conversation at 6:33. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Definitely listen to this episode if you’ve ever debated how often you should stand on a starting line, like Emily. Morning exercisers, like Christina, will be shown the wisdom of eating pre-workout, while folks like Elizabeth will learn ways to create more structure and consistency in their fitness regime.  Take a cold plunge with Dimity before diving into the answers at 6:22. Here’s where to Fall into Fitness. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all athletes: Listen to this episode, especially if you’re training for a race! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest, Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about pushing through burnout and reframing negative self-talk. The trio talk about: -how to become friends with your inner critic; -creating your own mental toolkit; -using humor or sarcasm to tame mental monkeys; -the importance of staying in the moment during a race; and,-the three key ingredients in motivation + self-compassion.  Before the guest joins at about 7:52, Liz talks about the start of another school year, and Sarah shares a little (tempo-run) win.  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.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why take a traincation? If you ask our guests in today's episode, they'd say, "why not?" Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with two women, Natalie Nixon and Anna van der Wouden, who each recently ventured off for a week of exercise, adventure, self-discovery, and fun. In this lively conversation, you'll hear: Why Natalie opted for a swimming vacation in a far-flung destination;  More behind Anna's decision to join a triathlon camp and the benefits it brought her; The challenges and doubts each faced during their trips and how they overcame them;  Why they encourage others to go on a traincation, too.   At the start, Sarah and Dimity catch up on their summer activities, and Dimity shares more about her recent family trip (and all the swimming she got in while there)! 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 Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone wanting to feel stronger, more confident, and less stressed: Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison talk with host Sarah Bowen Shea about secrets to successful running and racing. In front of an audience in a Chicago suburb, the gals share: -their biggest racing successes—and failures; -reasons to not set a time goal for a race; -how to overcome anxiety and “win” the moment; -how to approach training with moderation; and, -Coach Liz’s exciting race-related news.  Before Coach Jen joins at about 6:21, Sarah details a sweaty run through a Midwestern prairie—and the magical powers of a GU gel.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.comFor $25 off your first order, use codeAMR25 at GOSleeves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a listen to this episode if you’re looking to become a morning runner (like Nicole). Or if you’ve recently shifted jobs or made another lifestyle change that affects your daily activity level a la Christine. Bothered by bugs on your run, like Renée? We’ve got you covered with these options.  To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). (This episode originally aired in June 2022.)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.comSee for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasseswith code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you already love 3.1-mile races or you are merely considering shorter races, you’ll enjoy this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat gab with three fans of 5Ks, who detail: -how running 5Ks can bolster self-confidence;-how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable; -how much stronger they felt running shorter races; and,-how a shift in race goals can pay unexpected dividends.  Before the first 5K’er hops on at 10:22, Sarah gives an update on her half-marathon training.  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are obsessed with the Olympics here at AMR, so we are thrilled to have two mother runners who both competed in past games. Our guests, Julie Swail-Ertel and Carrie Tollefson, now in the thick of career and parenting, both reflect on their time at the top of their sport, and offer some inside scoop on the Games. In this episode, you'll hear:  Julie looking back on making history at becoming an Olympian in two different sports; Carrie sharing the excitement of marching in the opening ceremonies; Both women touching on life after the Olympics and moving past such an iconic life event; How both Julie and Carrie continue to contribute to their respective sports (and their plans for Paris!); …and more!  At the top, co-host SWF share an Olympic (and Snoop Dogg) inspired summer goal. Spoiler alert: She achieved it after we recorded!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Sports nutrition simplified:Get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goal-chasers, this is the podcast for you! Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton chat with four women pursuing the goal of running a half-marathon in all 50 states (including one who completed her pursuit in a few short years!). The guests share:-how to stay joyful in the pursuit of goals; -adventures they had along the way (including massive storms!); -advice of ticking off two states in one weekend; -the importance of “unconventional” goals; and,-their favorite half-marathons—and why. Before the first 50-stater joins the show, hosts Sarah and Tish talk about creative endeavors involving their respective college students. At the end of the ep, on Miles of Books, Coach Liz tells about two advice-rich books written by fathers for their older offspring. (Here’s the RSVP link to the Chicagoland party Sarah + Liz are hosting.)  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Florida? Check! Use code AMR20for 20% off registration at KeyWestHalfMarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices