Another Mother Runner

In this gory episode, Dr. Jed Gorlin talks through all the basics of blood donation and running; whether you're a first-timer or an experienced pro, you'll learn helpful best practices when it comes to donating your red cells. Dr. Gorlin shares: —Why runners (and active people) are ideal for donating blood; —The best way to prepare for donation; —The real reason there are cookies + pretzels in the post-donation recovery area; —And how to ideally time your donation around workouts and races. See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity speak with Dawna Stone, the new president of RunningUSA and the founder of Women’s Running magazine. The trio talk about: -the powerful force of women running together; -whether virtual races are here to stay;  -what in-person races might look like once they resume;  -the complex logistics of holding a large race; and, -the question on every runner’s mind—fall racing season: yay or nay? Before the guest joins at 13:11, Dimity shares a big (big!) 2021 athletic goal for herself. You heard it here first! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr A super deal on a superblend: Get 15% off any product using promo code AMR at Organifi.com/AMR Get your Brit on: Enjoy your first 30 days of Acorn TV for free by using code AMR at Acorn.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity share advice about: -washing running accessories for Jana (“it’s really a sniff test,” is Dim’s short answer);  -the most effective stretches to relieve Kristen’s (or your!) sore, tight lower back; and, -“greasy farts” (aka “farts with a surprise” or “sharts!”) for Kerry and her 10-year-old Paul.    Set your course with KORSA: Get $20 off your order + free shipping at roadrunnersports.com/amr Got more questions? We have answers. Subscribe and listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Amanda have a conversation with Ashlee Lawson Green, co-founder of RUNGRL, a digital media and event platform for Black women focused on running and wellness. A new, first-time mom and a certified running coach, Ashlee shares: -a positive-yet-realistic perspective about adjusting to a post-partum body; -the mission and goals of RUNGRL, including inspiration, information, and celebration;  -the importance of creating space for various runners;  -insight on increasing inclusivity and decreasing “othering” in the running community; and, -ways to overcome race day or long run anxiety. In the intro, Sarah details how a local Portland mother runner nudged her out the door on a recent snowy Saturday. Ashlee (with her 4-month-baby on her lap!) joins in at 14:17. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Step up to a NordicTrack treadmill: Explore all the options at NordicTrack.com  Find quality candidates instantly: Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com/amr  Self-care shave

Range of motion, dynamic warm-ups, and tight muscles: Dimity chats all things mobility for runners with Dr. Erin Kling, who practices at The Running PT's in Cary, North Carolina. Erin tells us: —How you can tell if you're needing to work on your mobility; —Why it's good to have muscles that are a little stiff; —Why aggressive stretching doesn't help your running; —And why your inner thigh muscles (adductors) are surprisingly tight. She also recommends these moves from The Running PT's YouTube Channel: MOVES FOR THE HIP JOINT MOBILIZATION Superband hip mobilizations (varying postures) Superband child's pose Superband anterior hip mobilization STRETCHES Hip 90/90 Hamstring doorway stretch Prone quad stretch MOVES FOR THE ANKLE JOINT MOBILIZATION Kneeling self ankle mobilization YOGA FLOW Upright happy baby Downward dog  STRETCHES Wall calf stretch Knee to wall stretch See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up her

Sarah and Katie cozy up to four couples who regularly run together. Love is in the air as they discuss: -the joy they derive from the time together; -how to stick together despite different paces;  -the benefits of a shared sport; -endorphin-fueled emotions and flirtations; and, -the logistics of choosing a route—and even just getting out the door!  The hosts jump almost immediately into the topic, with SBS sharing about running with her ex-husband and Katie detailing anniversary runs with her hubs; the first couple joins at 16:06.  Sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Products to make you love your hair: Save 20% on your first order at FunctionOfBeauty.com/amr Start Thriving: Get 25% off your first order and an exclusive free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity dive into: -counseling Katie on caring for her iPhone on frigid runs;  -encouraging Britt to take on the 50K she’s contemplating; and,  -telling Jennifer there are no rules about long weekend runs with no race in sight.  Discover the myriad benefits of CBD: Get one of several weekly deals, including 18% off any CBD oil, at NaturesGemCBD.com/amr Got more questions? We have answers. Subscribe and listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Katie tuck into a talk with Tracy Cole, a senior product manager for Road Runner Sports and KORSA and a 13-time marathoner. In this chat with a running apparel designer, the trio cover: -removable bra pads, including advice for re-inserting them;  -the reasoning behind high-rise bottoms—and whether they’re here to stay;  -the importance of a gusset (and what one is!);  -running gear wash-and-care tips; and, -a variety of insider terms, including “grin-proof” leggings! In the introduction, Sarah tells what made her get her hustle on during a weekend run. Tracy hops on at 14:01. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $20 off on your first KORSA purchase, plus a free 90-day trial  in the Road Runner Sports VIP program at roadrunnersports.com/amr Find quality candidates instantly: Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com/amr Unwind, release, discover: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second in AMR Trains Body Series, this episode heads to the ground level: care + feeding of runner's feet. Dimity chats with sports podiatrist Dr. Karen Langone about: —How to know if you're wearing the right running shoe; —If and when orthotics would be a good fit for your runner's feet + body; —Why Karen has a whole library of physical therapy exercises on her website; and —Why more runners need to, "treat their feet with as much care as they treat their faces." See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Liz are joined by Coach Jen Harrison to discuss how running can (and can't) change the size or shape of various parts of the body. In the wide-ranging conversation, the trio cover: -how exclusively "just running" wont dramatically change your body; -how peri/menopause works a number on a runner; -the power of strength training and Pilates; and, -the importance of consistently and constantly challenging your body. In the intro, Sarah shares news about her older daughter, and the host-duo shares laughs about learning to drive a car with a stick shift. Jen joins at 14:35. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Self-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amr Love chocolate? Save 20% off your first order by using code AMR20 at flavanaturals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity and Sarah tell: -another Sarah how to keep her feet warm and dry(-ish) on a run; -Elizabeth the importance of starting “absurdly small” when foam rolling; and, -cyclist Carrie training advice—and an anecdote or two—about riding a century (100 miles). Discover the myriad benefits of CBD: Get one of several weekly deals, including 15% off one item, at NaturesGemCBD.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Liz have a fun, enlightening conversation about music and running with songwriter Charlie Harding, a host of the Switched on Pop podcast. 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 14:35. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Products to make you love your hair: Save 20% on your first order at FunctionOfBeauty.com/amr Sleep more, stress less: Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/amr Did someone say chocolate? Save 20% off your first order by using code AMR20 at flavanaturals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity chats with Kara Cutruzzula, the author of Do It For Yourself, a motivational journal and founder of the Brass Ring Daily newsletter, about the intersection of running, productivity, and creativity. The duo discusses: —How to create a habit (hint: start absurdly small); —Why there’s no perfect time for a project—or why to start before you’re ready; —The importance of being a kind protagonist in your own narrative; —And why running helps connect the creative dots. See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Ready for more Training? Steaming hot episodes served up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Coach Liz have a wonderfully candid conversation with Beth Probst, who just self-published her running-related memoir entitled It Could Be Worse: A Girlfriend’s Guide for Runners Who Detest Running. (Use code AMR2021 here to save 20%.) Beth shares: -why she went from couch to half-marathon in just 15 weeks; -the hurdles and stigmas she faces as a heavier runner; -why she hates (truly!) running, yet what she keeps her going; -her enlightened attitude toward goals (both her own + other runners’); and, -her perspective on the possibility of finishing last in a race. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Step up to a NordicTrack treadmill: Explore all the options at NordicTrack.com Skin deep: Get a free 30-day trial, paying just $4.95 shipping + handling, by going to Curology.com/amr Get your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days free by going to Acorn.TV and using code AMR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity share: -cold-weather acclimatization advice with chilly Stacy; -suggestions for Jenna on when to step up to the marathon distance; and, -trying-to-conceive empathy and exercise recommendations.   Discover the benefits of CBD: Get one of three weekly deals, including a discount on Sarah’s favorite Rejuvenating Balm, at NaturesGemCBD.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A continuation of last week’s show, Sarah chats with the other half of her co-hosts, including Adrienne, Amanda, Molly, and the OG Mother Runner, Dimity, kicks off the conversation. Topics range from a naked (!!) 5K to a New Year’s pond plunge. Like last week’s episode, there are loads of laughs. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! KORSA is an innovative performance running apparel brand sold exclusively at Road Runner Sports. See the entire collection at roadrunnersports.com/korsa Start Thriving: Get 25% off your first order and a free gift when you join today at ThriveMarket.com/AMR Sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliding in between two 2020 catch-up episodes of the weekly Another Mother Runner podcast, Dimity chats with three Train Like a Mother Club Coaches: Ultra Coach Christy Scott, 5K Coach Jenn Gill, and Triathlon and Heart + Soul Coach Jen Harrison. Tune in to find out: —How quickly Coach Christy healed after donating a kidney to her daughter; —Why Coach Jenn was slightly relieved when COVID canceled a (two-wheeled) race; and —What race (the other) Coach Jen is hoping returns as she turns 50 this year.   Train Like a Mother Club Programs: Christy Scott coaches the Ultra Programs Jenn Gill coaches the 5K Programs And Jen Harrison, along with Elizabeth Waterstraat, coaches the Triathlon Programs and Heart + Sole heart rate running programs   See where you can go with a NordicTrack treadmill with iFit: Visit NordicTrack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An annual tradition, Sarah checks in with each of her co-hosts to rehash the year and cast ahead to this New Year. (Hallelujah!) This is the first of a two-part’er as there are eight co-hosts to catch up with: On this episode, SBS gabs with Katie, Coach Liz, Ellison, and Tish. The wide-ranging, laughter-filled conversation veers from Tish’s workout streak to Sarah and Ellison’s lively “Bridgerton” discourse. Book recommendations in the episode: All the Devils Are Here: Louise Penny Still Life: Louise Penny Gentleman Jim: A Tale of Romance and Revenge: Mimi Matthews Bringing Down the Duke: Evie Dunmore Anxious People: Fredrik Backman When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Peds All Day Active No Show socks are available at retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and on peds.com Find quality candidates instantly: Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com/amr Here’s to more pleasure in 2021: Get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

Going back to the start, the debut episode of AMR Answers. Sarah and Dimity tell: -Ellen how to regain her running mojo; -Sarah how to hop on her first-ever training plan; and, -Barb the best ways to stay in shape when not on a training plan. Discover the benefits of CBD: Discover weekly deals, including a bundle package, at NaturesGemCBD.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tables are turned on this episode, with Sarah in the guest seat being interviewed by Jonathan Levitt, the host of For the Long Run. The laughter-filled episode covers the genesis and growth of AMR, first marathons, the meaning of community, life balance, and more. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/amr Get the right credit cards: See how much you could earn at GigaPoints.com/AMR Sleep better: Enjoy 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices