Another Mother Runner

Ali Nolan, author of the recently released Master the Marathon, talks through: —The importance of pre-base and base training for more beginning runners; —The five training components necessary to master the marathon (they go way beyond running!); —How to know when you're physically and mentally ready to train for a marathon; —and the key three W's after a long training day.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt your weight was holding you back as a runner, you need to listen to this episode: It’s a lively, straight-talking convo between Sarah, Coach Liz, and guest Jill Angie, the size 20/22 author of Not Your Average Runner and a coach of larger-bodied runners. Jill shares: -the power she gained from reclaiming the word “fat” for herself; -how she avoids injuries (hint: strength training); -why focusing on getting faster is a losing proposition for her mindset; -athletic apparel brands that embrace a wide range of runners; -assumptions to ditch re: larger-bodies runners Sarah and Liz swap swimming tales in the intro, while Jill joins at 12:35.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!  A rare Rothy’s discount! Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AMR  Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR  Connect with your sexual self: Enjoy a 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Learn more about your ad

An ideal episode for anyone training for a fall race, the hosts tell:  -Julia how to beat training plan burnout;  -Hillary how to keep marathon training “fun and light”; -Jana advice on achieving a sub-2:00 half-marathon; and, -Tiana the rationale for doing long runs slower than race pace. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-listen for anyone stepping up to a starting line soon! Sarah and Katie (who is running the Chicago Half-Marathon in a week) get great insight and advice from Meg Waldron, M.S., a mental performance coach and former competitive runner. Meg tells: -new ways to “chunk up” a race; -how self-talk can calm pre-race jitters + keep you strong in the final miles; -how + why to use visualization; -tricks to stay engaged + motivated even with few spectators; and, -strategies to plan your post-competition time.  In the intro chitchat, Sarah talks up her teen daughter’s experience on a coed soccer team. The guest joins at 9:56.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Subscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a chronically injured runner—or you're just feeling a niggle in your knee—this is the podcast for you. Christy Diller, PT, long-time runner, and running coach, talks you through: —When there's pain, how to discern between when to keep running and when to take a break; —Why movement is, with few exceptions, always beneficial (both for physical healing + mental health); —How she had an a-ha moment with her Achilles (even PT's get sick of doing their exercises!) —And why walking backwards as part of your cool down is a smart add-on. Want this conversation in actionable form? Check out Christy's Six Steps for All Running Injuries. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly welcome Dr. Eva Selhub, a physician, mind-body expert, author, and iFit presenter, about the power of mindfulness and meditation for runners. Dr. Eva shares: -steps to nurture moment-to-moment awareness;  -how mindfulness can make your runs easier and more enjoyable (!);  -ways to feel more at ease and more joyful;  -practical suggestions for fostering a meditation practice; and, -a powerful on-air mindfulness experiment.  Before Dr. Eva joins at 16:43, Sarah shares details about an epic weekend trip with her 16-year-old twins. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! See where your mind—and iFit technology—can take you: Explore options at NordicTrack.com  Start Thriving: Get $20 off your first order and a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR  Meditate on this offer: 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity serve up advice:  -about avoiding injury when, like Margaret, you’re not training for an event; -to Mel about cycling by heart rate;  -for Barb re: identifying as a runner even when switching to walking (for now?!).  Dimity gives an exciting race recap (hint: podium!) before offering answers starting at 12:15.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.   Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish Hamilton have a conversation with Jennifer Vanos, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University and a first-time pregnant runner. The climate scientist covers: -ways to mitigate heat while running; -steps to take when your race day forecast calls for hot conditions; -what ozone pollution is—and why it’s bad for runners; -societal vulnerabilities related to air pollution; and, -the effects of “inefficient sweating.” In the intro chitchat, Sarah shares her unexpected emotions on the first day of school in 18+ months for her teen twins. The climate doc joins at 13:00.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!  The newest Nuun—Immunity3: Visit nuunlife.com and use code NUUNAMR20 for 20% off any order. Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Refresh your running wardrobe: Get $20 off your KORSA order at roadrunnersports.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho

Fall is in the air—which means half marathons and marathons are too! In this episode, Dimity talks to Ellie Kempton about Taper Nutrition: how to properly fill up your personal fuel tank so you're raring to go on race day. The two talk about: —Why taper nutrition should start two weeks—not 24 hours–out from race day; —The "quick tease" that alcohol and sugar provide (and how to find better substitutes); —What types of protein are best to eat during race week; —And the fats that will compliment the taper process by bringing inflammation down even further. Get Ellie's Timely Taper Tips + Taper Recipes right here. Join us in Simply Nourished Like a Mother: September 13-November 7, 2021. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Sarah and Amanda chat with Adalgisa “Lisa” Rivera, an Afro-Latina runner from NYC who just tackled the TransRockies Run. As part of our Run in Her Shoes series, Lisa details this “transformative” experience, including: -being one of ~20 BIPOC participants in the “white space”;  -the therapeutic work she did pre-race to face her fears and trepidation;  -the steep learning curve of switching from concrete to trail; and, -the crucial importance of establishing “whys” before a big race. Kicking off a Colorado theme, co-host Amanda shares a few adventures in the Rocky Mountain State after just moving there from Maryland. The conversation with Lisa commences at 14:23.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Give yourself an underwear refresh: Save 20% on Runderwear with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com  Keep it fresh with Rothy’s washable shoes + bags. Check them out at Rothys.com/AMR  Redefining learning: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/AMR Learn mo

Dimity and Sarah provide counsel:  -about training with a spouse in response to Megan’s question; -to Maya about ramping up (down?!) to run a downhill race; and,  -for Molly on the timing for foam rolling and stretching. The key? Consistency. In the intro, Dimity details her aquabike training, plus an upcoming race. The duo starts offering answers at 9:09. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah has an in-depth conversation with her favorite coaching duo, Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, focusing on perhaps the most oft-overlooked element of running: recovery. The coaches cover: -the three main components of recovery (including that it even starts pre-run!); -what qualifies as a rest day; -pointers for foam rolling; -sleep hygiene and its roll in successful workouts; plus, -the mental side of recovery. In the intro, Liz details her recent, forged-from-adversity sprint triathlon race; Coach Jen jumps on at 15:39. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Good night! Birch is giving $200 off all mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.com/amr Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part adventure, part friendship, part inspiration. Complementing the Half Dome recap post, Dimity talks to Joann Verweij and Jessica Johnston—the J-Team—about hiking the iconic orb in Yosemite National Park. Among other things, the trio lays out: —Optimal training for the 17-mile, 4,800 foot hike (stairs! lots of stairs!); —The logistics of having a successful and joy-filled long day on the trail; —How to navigate the final 400 feet of cables up the rock face; —And why a big adventure is just as—if not more—satisfying than crossing a finish line. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Molly have a good gab with Brendan Leonard, a.k.a. Semi-Rad, author of the satirical-and-insightful book I Hate Running and You Can Too. The trio talks about: -the love-hate relationship many folks have with running and fitness; -the need to becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable;  -the intangible gains running bestows, such as resilience and stoicism;  -the ins-and-out of self-talk; and,  -accountability v. inspiration.  In the intro chitchat, Molly details her upcoming hiking adventure, including her greatest irrational fears. Brendan joins the conversation at 14:45. 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 Subscribe + use code amr to save an extra 10% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/amr   The final step to better running: visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity offer insight for:  -Christine about fueling during a half-marathon (including how to do a GU); -pregnant Christine about running with a baby on board; and, -Pam on best sites for finding regional races (including RaceRaves + halfmarathons.net). Sarah chats about SUP’ing before the duo dives into the questions at 10:56.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah + Amanda talk with a variety of athletes on this episode that originally aired in 2018. Dr. Justin Ross, a Denver-based psychologist and marathon runner, kicks things off by defining an athletic happy place. Then two women runners, Michelle and Casii, talk about their respective smile-makers. Casii talks about how running on trails helps her unlug and “be in the step.” JRo joins the convo at 24:42. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! KORSA apparel makes us smile: Get $20 off your order at roadrunnersports.com/amr Nutrition from nature: Get $15 off your first order at WildAlaskanCompany.com/AMR Good night! Birch is giving $200 off all mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With about nine weeks before the USA Triathlon Long Course Aquabike Championships, Dimity (not super competitive by nature) taps into the wisdom of Coaches Jen and Liz (both super competitive by nature) to help her get into a Racing mindset. Tune in to hear the three discuss: —How important it is to consciously engaging during any race—and especially a long endurance one; —What Dimity can do differently in training (or why watching Hoarders is probably not a great idea); —Why we often make excuses for not stepping up into a workout; —And Coach Liz's helpful personal mantra when she flies to any race. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Tish, both themselves former every-day exercisers, chat with four women who run every.single.day. The streakers share: -how (+why) they started running on a daily basis; -how they find the time to lace up and head out every day; -how they deal with (or ignore) injuries and illness; and, -their possible exit strategies (or not!). At the outset of the show, Sarah reveals the over-the-top birthday surprise she has in store for her turning-16 twins. The first streakers hops on at 16:43.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Stress less this summer: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr  Redefining learning: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/AMR  The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity offer:  cautions about exercising in poor air quality; and, first-time half-marathoner Christine pragmatic words about negative splitting.  In a longer-than-usual intro, Dimity paints a picture of her upcoming epic adventures, including a high hike in Yosemite. Here are links to the nutrition plan Dimity tells Christine about and the Love race series registration.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. The final step to better running: Visit currex.us and use code AMR15 for 15% off insoles. Need more answers? Check out more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Adrienne converse with Jackie Hoermann-Elliott, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of English at Texas Woman’s University and author of Running, Thinking, Writing. The trio of writers/mother runners examine: -running’s power to fuel creativity; -“flow” in both running and writing; -what running does to change our brains; -why running qualifies as a creative endeavor; and, -the benefits of journaling, including the beauty of a 5-year journal. Before the guest joins at 12:48, Adrienne shares the struggle of her first in-person half-marathon since March 1, 2020. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! See how great Knockaround sunglasses are by going to Knockaround.com  Nutrition from nature: Get $15 off your first order at WildAlaskanCompany.com/AMR  Feel empowered: Save 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices