Another Mother Runner

On today’s episode of Many Happy Miles we’re venturing into the woods. Or, rather, we are bringing on someone who spends a lot of time in the woods as an ultra-runner–and a very accomplished one, at that. Our guest? John Kelly, a dad of four, and one of just three finishers of the grueling Barkley Marathons–a 120+ mile, 3-day race in the mountains of Tennessee. Dimity and Sarah WF pepper John with questions about his recent Barkley finish, with topics including: How his childhood wanderings lead him to his passion for the trails; The weirdest things that’ve happened to him in the woods; How fatherhood has prepped him for the rigors of ultrarunning and; His unique strategy for napping on the run, and more! Learn more about the Barkley Marathons phenomenon (AKA “the race that eats its young") by watching this documentary. Follow John on Instagram. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Be your best self: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr F

Whether you love it or hate running with music, you’ll want to listen to this fun, enlightening conversation about music and running with songwriter Charlie Harding, a host of the Switched on Pop podcast. With hosts Sarah and Coach Liz, Charlie reveals: -tempo’s surprising effect (or lack thereof!) on running pace; -the myriad musical elements that can get you moving; -why your favorite running song might stop someone else in her tracks; and, -insight (and song suggestions) on building a great running playlist.   In the intro, #foundchange skeptic Liz continues last week’s quarter caper; the convo changes tune at 4:59.   This repeat episode originally ran in January 2021.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get a free colored watch band with purchase  of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to try trail running, like Dana? Sarah and Dimity serve up trail tips in this episode, along with cycling 101 lessons for Whitney. For Francine—and anyone else planning a group get-together—they offer icebreaker suggestions.    To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get $10 off REVEL Rockies registration  with code AMR10 at RunRevel.com   Energy w/o the jitters: Get 15% off  with code AMR at mudwtr.com/AMR   Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day  free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In search of a running posse or partner? Our guest, running coach and longtime run-leader Beth Baker, serves up all sorts of advice for finding your running people. Along with Sarah and Molly, Beth discusses:  -why running is such a bonding experience;  -how to find the right running group for you;  -the need to be intentional when looking for a running partner; and,  -running as shared common ground with different folks.    Sarah shares the latest installment on her twins’ college admissions saga before Coach Beth hops on around 9:15. Listen all the way through to listen to the second installment of Miles of Books with Coach Liz Waterstraat.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get $10 off REVEL Rockies registration  with code AMR10 at RunRevel.com   Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day  Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trial   Talk it out: For 10% off your first month,  go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Looking for ways to put a spring in your step this spring? This episode is just what you need. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF bring on three sets of Another Mother Runner coaches in a lively chat about changing things up to bust out of any kind of rut, including considering joining one of the new and exciting training programs we’re offering this spring. The conversation features: Triathlon and cycling queens Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat, who lead our Race Like a Mother: Sprint Triathlon and Ride Like a Mother programs, on the benefits of mixing things up with multisport and the healthy perks of triathlon and biking; Ultra ace Christy Scott, who shares the beauty of trail running and challenging yourself with something hard (and why you should join her in the Race Like a Mother: Trail Race group!);  and the dynamic duo of Jess Hofheimer and Amy Skorich, who will lead our brand-new Better Together half-marathon and marathon programs. Training buddies IRL, they chat about why running is exponentially mor

If you’ve ever daydreamed about running an ultramarathon—or running for a cause—this is the episode for you. Joining hosts Sarah and Liz is ultrarunner and coach Margaret Spring, who shares:  -loads of downhill running advice; -encouragement for runners getting into strength training;  -the profound implications of her recent Hashimoto’s diagnosis;  -Grand Canyon rim-to-rim training guidance; and, -how she broke her tailbone while making a trailside pitstop!    Sarah reveals how a best running friend is now a best pickleball buddy before the guest springs onto the show around 9:55.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day  Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trial   Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value. Use code AMR at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to crunch in workouts in to a busy life, like Mara? In this episode, the Another Mother Runner duo gives a prescription for an ideal weekly balance of running and strength training. Listen to this show if you’ve ever debated doing more than one race in a weekend, like Jayma is, or if you’re like Erica and you wonder when to ditch old workout wear for new.    To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less.  Got a half marathon on your mind? Check out our Heart + Sole: Half Marathon, Level 1 training program.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a  Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr   Try a Peloton Tread, Row, or Bike risk free with a 30-Day  Home Trial. Details at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like to laugh at smart humor, give a listen to this episode featuring Instagram and TikTok running funny gal Laura Green. Hosts Sarah and Molly try to keep up (Molly definitely does!) as Laura shares: -her start in content creation, based partly on post-partum reality; -brands’ reactions to her poking fun at them;  -the embarrassment she needs to overcome to film her Reels;  -how mom-guilt influences her professional life; and, -the darker side of being so active on social media.    Molly gives a knee-replacement update before Laura joins the jolly conversation around 8:30.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   For $25 off your first order, use code  AMR25 at GoKinesiologySleeves.com   Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day  free trial at Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we built to move? Power couple Kelly and Juliet Starrett say we are, and they spill their take on maintaining movement for life in their new book Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. The book, which has been called a “detailed, accessible road map to help you move through life feeling better, stronger, and more confident than you ever imagined,” is hitting the shelves on April 4, and we’re excited to give you a sneak preview. In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF have a fun chat with Kelly and Juliet, discussing:  Juliet’s background in whitewater paddling and how it lead her to meeting Kelly; How we can approach fitness and movement in practical, doable ways that work for even the most time-strapped;  Ways we can improve and maintain optimal movement, including nutrition tips, and more. Find out more about the book and Kelly and Juliet at The Ready State. You can also follow Juliet on Instagram here. Got a half marathon on your mind? Check out our Heart + Sol

Whether you’ve had a cancer diagnosis or not, this episode will move and inspire you. Two women runners who fought cancer in 2022 share with Sarah and Liz how they keep moving forward. Revelations include:  -the power of a sweat-session after surgery or treatment; -how skills honed through athletics helped them fight cancer;  -both guests’ reliance on strength training, especially core work; and, -ways to find and recognize joy.   In the intro, Sarah shares a running accomplishment and one of her proudest moments ever. The first cancer survivor joins at about 8:40.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get a free colored watch band with purchase  of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com   Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value. Use code AMR at checkout.   For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s. Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic moments; they share what’s bringing them joy; Dimity divulges how she got her kids to engage in sports; and Sarah reveals her new sporty passion. A fun listen full of laughs! This repeat episode originally aired in November 2021. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial.  See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking to make running with your dog safer and more enjoyable or you want to know what to do if you encounter a stray dog or wild animal on your run, listen to this episode. Sarah and co-host Katie welcome on Karen B. London, Ph.D., a certified applied animal behaviorist and certified professional dog trainer, and Karen shares: -basic dog behavior hacks to help your dog be a better running buddy; -gear advice for running with your dog; -why she stashes a dog-toy squeaker in her sports bra (!); -advice on what to do if a dog attacks you on your run; and, -ways to read a dog’s face and behavior. Before the dog expert joins around 10:35, find out why Sarah is headed to Pittsburgh. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com   Talk it out: For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever experienced the life-altering power of running, this episode is for you. We’re chatting runiversaries, or the special dates in our lives tied to running. Whether it was that very first run, a breakthrough race, or a moment you realized you were stronger than you thought, we wax nostaligic on those core memories and chat about their impact. First, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF share their own runiversaries, and then we hear from several two guests with poignant runiversaries, including:  Sheena Morrissey, a Canadian mother runner living in Scotland who annually honors the day she was able to run after suffering from a series of major strokes that left her unable to walk at first.  Carolyn Leebs, a mother runner pioneer from Chicago with two special runiversaries: The day she went for her first run in 1982, and the day she went on a run with her now-husband; the pair are still logging miles three decades later. Make sure to listen throughout for several other runiversaries from the AMR community! 

Anyone concerned about heart health (read: should be everyone!) needs to listen to this episode featuring two women runners—one who survived open-heart surgery after an aortic tear, the other who had a heart attack mid-run. With Sarah and Ellison, the survivors share:  -their harrowing heart-related tales;  -that the emotional/mental recovery is taking longer than the physical;  -the importance of not dismissing warning-sign symptoms; -the commonality of women’s responses to health crises; and, -their returns to running and exercise.    Be sure to catch the debut of Miles of Books, a monthly bonus segment, at the end of this episode. Here are the books discussed by Ellison, SBS, and Liz. The first guest joins around 11:51.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial.  See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial   Find the right ring for you +  get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR    Say yes to pleasure: Enjoy an extended 30-day  free

If cramps are cramping your style on the run (like they are for Theresa), you’ll gain insight and solutions here. Or maybe you’re like Maureen, wondering why cardio endurance in the pool doesn’t always translate to running. For Nicole, the hosting duo serves up summer vacation suggestions.    To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial.  See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial   Good dog (food!): Get 50% off  your no-risk, 2-week trial at TryNom.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short, curvy, tall, fat, slim, brawny: Whatever size or shape you are, you’ll find this conversation with size-inclusion advocate Andrea Kelly enlightening. Andrea details to Sarah and Britany: -why apparel sizing is so inconsistent;  -a surprising statistic about the clothing size of female consumers;  -ways to better navigate the shopping experience; -the importance of size-acceptance in running + the outdoors; and, -why size charts should be your friends.    Sarah shares some college-search details before Andrea jumps on around 9:20.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get a free colored watch band with purchase  of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com   Find the right ring for you +  get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In search of a little perspective on nutrition—and a laugh? Tune into this podcast with Ellie Kempton, MSN, RDN, as we talk about the relationship between love, your body, and food. Ellie, Dimity, and Sarah discuss: what foods Ellie is loving right now—and what is on her "out" list; how to make peace with kale, sea vegetables, and any other superfood you might not favor; why the body heals in the presence of consistency; and a novel, last-minute suggestion for a Valentine's Day meal! Join Ellie + Dimity in Simply Nourished Like a Mother, an 8-week program that builds a nutritional foundation on which you can rely for the rest of your life. We start February 20; register here. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!  Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr To start hiring fast now, visit Indeed.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re contemplating switching to a plant-based diet or you’re already vegan or vegetarian, you’ll learn a lot from this episode featuring Claire Bartholic, author of a brand-new book called The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition. Also a running and nutrition coach, Claire talks with Sarah and Molly about:  -dropping her marathon finish time by an hour in less than 5 years;  -mindsest tricks to change any negative talk in your head;  -loads of plant-based protein options;  -getting enough iron and B-12 in your plant-based diet; and, -why strength training is now her fitness passion.    Molly talks about her upcoming knee replacement surgery before the guest joins the show around 6:53.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   For stylish + comfy shoes, shop Rothy’s. Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR   Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial.  See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choice

If you’re like Emily and you’re looking to increase your endurance by running, give this episode a listen. Or maybe you’re like Diane, who wants to figure out how to juggle lifting heavy while training for a marathon. Finally, learn from Stacey’s question about fitting in an athletic hobby while aiming for a big goal (in her case, a 70.3 triathlon). The hosting duo have loads of advice for all three callers!   In the intro, Sarah and Dimity debate the implication behind being told you “look athletic.” Q+A’s commence around 11:30.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial.  See terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop daydreaming, and start training: It’s time to take on a (or another) half-marathon. Step one? Give this episode a listen! Sarah and Katie chat with guest Beverly Asante Puschmann, a running coach and the author of Ace the Half. Beverly details:  -how to finish a workout or race strong;  -pre-run breakfast options;  -overcoming the most challenging miles in a half-marathon;  -switching to walking in a race if you planned to run it; and, -the surprising thing her son said after watching her finish a race!    Before the coach/author joins around 7:26, Katie and Sarah get nostalgic about ice skating.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Talk it out: For 10% off your first month,  go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices