Another Mother Runner

Whether you always do a turkey trot to celebrate Thanksgiving, or you are contemplating your first one, this episode is for you. Dimity and Sarah WF bite into the tasty tradition by dishing about the history of turkey trots and sharing their own experiences. Then, they bring on guest Michelle Doti Taylor, a loyal turkey trotter and mother runner of three who has started up the sweetest annual event in her hometown on Long Island. Taylor and the hosts chat about: Inspiring others to kick start both fun new traditions and healthy new habits Creating a community event that’s fun for all ages Being a special-needs mother and how running has provided an inclusive environment for her daughter Listen through until the very end to hear a few other mother runners share about their own Thanksgiving traditions! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com   Get $20 off your 1st purchase at rothys.com/AMR

Simply stated: Everyone needs to listen to this frank, enlightening podcast with Alison Mariella Désir, an activist, endurance runner, and author of the new book Running While Black. In this episode recorded in front of an audience at GU Energy headquarters and co-hosted by GU Community Manager Yuri Hauswald, Alison details:  -how she found meaning—and relief from depression—through movement;  -the early days of Harlem Run, the NYC running group she founded; -the troubling whitewashing of U.S. running history;  -her profoundly unsettling experience running the Boston Marathon; and, -the genesis of her upcoming PBS series, debuting December 1.       When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feed the need to move: Save 25% off your order of $50+  with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com   Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping,  on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

In need of some treadmill motivation (and some workouts), like Christine? In this episode, Dimity and Sarah serve up “insteadmill” advice, along with training guidance for flatland runners like Carrie aiming to run a hilly race at elevation. The duo’s response to Renee about not feeling fast enough to wear a racing singlet touches on several thought-provoking threads.    To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Catch all the details for Joy to the Run, our free, stay-moving-in-December program.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Banish blisters: Get one pair free when you buy three pairs  with code AMR2022 at wrightsock.com   Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase at GoGnarly.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re tired of feeling deprived, dejected, or depressed when it comes to food or your weight, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode. Sarah and Amanda welcome Pam Moore, an intuitive eating coach and host of the Real Fit podcast, to talk about how to have a healthier relationship with food. Pam tells:  -what intuitive eating encompasses;  -how she was previously obsessed with counting macros;  -what “food freedom” is—and how to achieve it;  -how to balance the needs of training with intuitive eating; and, -how to recognize “the food police” in your head—and silence it!   In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares why she’s headed to Dallas with her son. The guest joins the show at 10:12. This episode discusses disordered eating.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Give + give back: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR   Heat things up: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial  by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad

As the upcoming months get colder and darker, we're guessing you may need a little workout motivation. In this chatty podcast, Dimity, Sarah Bowen Shea, and Cathy Engstrom, the Train Like a Mother Club manager, run through a list—along with a few laughs—of how to overcome excuses and inertia. The trio discuss: —why the weather outside is never as frightful as it feels inside;  —how you need to be your own (organized) sports mom; —the benefits of aiming for a B-/C+ workout; and —how Taylor Swift's Midnights might just keep you sweating for longer than you think. Read Cathy's workout motivation post. Join us for Joy to the Run, a free, month-long (sweaty) celebration in December. Registration opens November 14.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Talk it out: For 10% off your first month,  go to betterhelp.com/amr   Stress less, sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.

No matter what distance you run (or want to run!), you’ll be motivated by this episode featuring prolific pro runner (an aspiring pro pickleballer!) Michael Wardian. In a convo with Sarah and Coach Liz, Mike shares: -his excitement of pacing a visually impaired runner in the NYC Marathon;  -details of his recent cross-country (CA to DE) run;  -how he continues to find races that “light up” his enthusiasm; -parallels between running and pickleball; and, -how running an ultra can be easier than a marathon!    In the intro, the hosts talk about their kids’ Halloweens, and Coach Liz recounts some interesting details about the recent Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. The guest hops on at 7:40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re raring to run a Ragnar, like Emily, Dimity and Sarah serve up suggestions and slew of relay-race anecdotes. Or maybe you’re in Diane’s shoes, wondering whether to strength train during your taper. And laugh along with Sarah and Dimity in response to Jackie’s question about non-sporty activities that get the gals sweaty.    To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com  with promo code HandfulAMR20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking to laugh so hard it almost counts as a core workout, give this episode a listen! Another Mother Runner founders, Sarah and Dimity, are joined by occasional co-hosts Adrienne and Molly to answer a mix of running-related and non-sporty questions in front of a live audience at the Portland Retreat.    Just gotta to say: Molly is in fine form in this raucous episode!      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Visit Indeed.com/amr to start hiring now.   Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping,  on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re ready to run your very first marathon or you’re seeking something totally new, this episode covers it all. The hosts chat with Mike Sohaskey, who, along with his partner, Katie Ho, run Race Raves, the leading race reviews community. Talk about a dream job: Mike and Katie profile races around the world–participating in many of them. In this lively conversation, the hosts have Mike offer his picks on various categories of marathons, including:  the most scenic marathons; the best for first-timers;  the most walker-friendly events; the top spots for a girls’ trip race-cation; the best places for a Boston Marathon qualifier time...   …and so much more!  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase at GoGnarly.com with code AMR Fall for Rothy’s shoes! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR    Learn more about your ad choices.

This is the ideal episode for folks staring down a banner birthday—or looking for motivation to aim for a lofty athletic goal! Three women runners detail to Sarah and co-host Katie their sporty commemoration of milestone birthdays, including:  -how + why they chose to mark their birthdays in a special way;  -why training seems easier when fueled by something new; -the journey of one runner to the 2022 NYC marathon; -how one triathlete uses failures to help her succeed; and, -how one runner is set to complete 60 marathons + ultras by age 60.   The co-host duo gab about Halloween decorations, then the first guest hops on at 11:22.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   It’s shoe time! Get 15% off with code  AMRPODCAST22 at topoathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this special episode—with the hosts fielding questions on the fly—if you suffer “imposter syndrome” around other runners, like Dena. Or need to get motivated to strength train, as Stacey does. Looking to stop getting the runs on runs, like Karen, or how to return to running post-injury, as Aditi is doing? The hosting duo of Dimity and Sarah have your concerns covered.    To record a question for an upcoming episode, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re in search of suggestions for a costume for a Halloween race, turkey trot, or Disney race, this episode is a must-listen! Hosts Sarah and Molly talk to two gals who have dressed up for dozens of running races. Discover:  -clever costume ideas you might never have dreamed up; -the energy-boosting power of a costume;  -how to avoid epic fails (and epic chafing!);  -how to incorporate regular running clothes into costumes; and, -the power of hot glue!    After some chitchat, the first guest joins at 11:19.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   It’s shoe time! Get 15% off with code  AMRPODCAST22 at topoathletic.com   Fuel your fall fantasies: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial  by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How two BAMR Breasties crushed epic goals post-diagnosis Prepare to be moved and motivated by this episode, featuring two breast cancer survivors and BAMRs. Dimity and Sarah WF chat with Lara Johnston and Bren Willhite, who each share their inspiring breast cancer journey—and the epic accomplishments that followed. In this episode, we cover:  How Lara’s simple goal of “forward movement” through treatment and surgery led her to the finish line of the Disney World Marathon.  How Bren’s sunny outlook on life helped her power through her darkest days—and through an Ironman triathlon. Lara and Bren’s advice for women enduring their own cancer battles—and tips for what to do when you want to support others.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com   Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase at GoGnarly.com with code AMR   Indeed, indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job po

Curious why a run or walk boosts your mood? Give this episode a listen to be enlightened by the guest, Katie Mark, a clinical social worker who goes on runs or walks with her clients. Talking with hosts Sarah and Dimity, the guest talks about: -the logistics of running or walking during talk-therapy sessions;  -the impact of being outside and moving in nature; -the power of a mantra—in running and everyday life; -ways to create accountability to boost exercise adherence; and, -how to best support a running buddy who is struggling.    Recording in front of an audience at the Twin Cities Marathon expo, the hosts hop right into the conversation with the guest.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Banish blisters: Get one pair free when you buy three pairs  with code AMR2022 at wrightsock.com   Get a better night’s sleep— and 20% off—at MEDCLINE.com/AMR   Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping,  on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR Learn more about y

Listen to this episode if you’re up for a challenge, but unsure what steps to take. In this special episode (recorded in person in a hotel room!), Sarah asks Dimity all about her latest adventure: the 21-mile Grand Traverse. Dimity details: -the strengths—and shortcomings—of her training;  -the support she got from her adventure posse—and how to find your own;  -how to find an epic athletic goal; -what might be next on Dimity’s bucket list; and, -a move to avoid while copping a squat trail-side!    To leave us a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com  with promo code HandfulAMR20   Thrive + shine: Enjoy 15% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/AMR   Be a better problem-solver: For 10% off  your first month, go to betterhelp.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever your goal, if you’ve ever considered using a pacer in a race, you need to listen to this episode. Host Sarah talks with four women (including co-host Amanda!) about their experiences (good and bad) running a race with a pace group. They discuss: -various reasons to use a pacer; -how to get the best results with a pace group;  -different ways to utilize a pacer; and, -why a race pacer isn’t necessarily a magical PR-maker.    Sarah shares a quick story about a scummy swim before talking to Amanda about herpacer experiences at 5:35.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get Gnarly: Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase at GoGnarly.com with code AMR   Preserve family memories:  Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With pacer pros Meg Ryan and Jaime Taylor  If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like playing the pacer role in a marathon or a half-marathon, we’ve got two awesome guests to fill you in. Dimity and Sarah WF chat with two mother runners who have been pacers in races multiple times. Meg and Jaime dish the nitty-gritty details about being a pacer, and offer insight on topics including: Prepping to be a pacer, from knowing the course to dialing in the goal pace; How do decide which pace group to lead; Keeping up the banter and spirit from start to finish; How pacing has enhanced their own running journeys.  Be sure to tune into the Friday episode of Another Mother Runner, where host Sarah Bowen Shea will talk to runners who share their experience with racing with a pace group.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your —and their— support!   Cheers! Get 20% off all Nuun products with code NUUNAMR20 at Nuunlife.com   Step up to Rothy's this season! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.

Listen to this episode for advice and anecdotes about what to eat, drink, and do in the hours leading up to a race. Talking to hosts Sarah and Britany, four real women share what’s worked—and not—for them, including:  -best (and worst) pre-race dinner and breakfast choices;  -sound sleep advice; -how drinking more pre-race resulted in feeling stronger mid-race;  -what they learned through trial and error; and, -ways to get things moving down the poop-chute on race morning!    Definitely play the Nuun drinking game while listening: Chug every time someone mentions Nuun! The first guest joins at 13:43.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com  with promo code HandfulAMR20   Get a better night’s sleep— and 20% off—at MEDCLINE.com/AMR   LINKS Newsletter link: https://nuun.life/amr-newsletter Blog link: https://nuunlife.com/blogs/news   HANDFUL https://handful.com/   MEDCLINE https://medcline.com/pages/shoulder-pain-relief-

This is the ideal episode to listen to if you are struggling with low energy, low ferratin levels, or diminished endurance. Sarah and Dimity can help you get off the struggle bus, as they do for callers Andrea, Theresa, and coming-back-from-injury Lisa.    In the intro, the host-duo discusses optimal layering for damp, chilly weather. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   A GUod deal! Save 25% off your order of $50+  with code AMR25 at GUenergy.com   Banish breakouts: Get 15% off, plus free shipping,  on your first order at gladskin.com/AMR   Great socks! Buy 3 pairs, get 1 pair free  with code AMR2022 at wrightsock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for the best ways to stay alert and safe on their runs or rides needs to listen to this episode. The guest, Eileen Swanson, a former pro triathlete turned police officer, discusses with Sarah and Coach Liz:  -how rare stranger abductions actually are;  -the importance of practicing using any safety devices you carry;  -advice for properly using pepper spray;  -how to be aware of your surroundings and think on your feet; and, -not letting safety concerns steal your joy.    In the intro, the co-hosts talk about back-to-school stressors; the guest kicks off this important episode at 12:53.     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Take steps to better running:  Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.us   Get a better night’s sleep— and 20% off—at MEDCLINE.com/AMR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices