Another Mother Runner

Women Runners Who Survived Heart Incidents

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Folks looking to feel all the feels—and gain first-hand insight into surviving a heart attack or heart failure—need to listen to this episode. Hos...

AMR Answers: Fitness Advice for Younger Runners + Running Post-Partum

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time travel with the co-hosts as they give athletic advice to their 25- and 35-year-old selves, prompted by a question from Jen. If you’re like Penn...

New Occasional Co-Host Britany Williams

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot to love about Sarah’s new occasional co-host, Britany Williams, especially for folks looking to become a stronger, more balanced ru...

AMR Trains: Meet New Coaches Jess Hofheimer and Amy Skorich

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to hang out with two amazing women—and coaches? Then come along with us as we introduce you to the new Train Like a Mother Club coaches Jess H...

Adequate Fueling for Running Performance

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A must-listen episode for anyone who feels run down or that they’re running on empty: Sarah and Coach Amanda talk with sports nutritionist (and elit...

AMR Answers: Cutback Weeks + Training for "Stacked" Races

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Give a listen for some laughs—and to learn why Erin (and probably you!) feels crummy during a recovery week while marathon training. Get training ad...

Deep-water Running—and Its Amazing Results

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all injured runners—and runners looking to get stronger or faster: This is a must-listen-to episode! Sarah and Coach Liz have an in-depth c...

AMR Trains: Cross Country Skiing Basics

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to hit the snow on skinny skis? You will be after this podcast about cross country skiing basics! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to...

2022 Winter Reading

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Book lovers: This bi-annual episode is a must-listen! Sarah and Ellison cozy up (remotely) to talk about the best new books they’ve read (and listen...

AMR Answers: Hills + Training for a Spring Race in Winter

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you’re like Carly and you’re waffling on winter training for a spring race. Or if you’re like Katie and you wonder if ...

How Women Discovered Exercise + Reshaped the World

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An episode for everyone who admires trailblazers like Kathrine Switzer and Jane Fonda: Journalist Danielle Friedman shares insight and anecdotes gaine...

AMR Trains: Creating Healthy Habits

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking for some simple, easy ways to integrate habits into your life, we’ve got you. Two experts—psychologist Dr. Michelle Trotter-Ma...

Year-end Conversations with Co-Hosts, Part 2 (+ Episode #500!!)

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up this annual, year-end tradition, Sarah gabs with Dimity, Tish, Liz, and Ellison. Laughs abound in this 500th episode! When you shop our s...

AMR Trains: New Year's Athletic Traditions

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We may be biased, but we think ringing in the new year with an athletic tradition is pretty much the best idea ever. You will too, after you listen to...

Year-end Conversations with Co-Hosts, Part 1

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on this annual tradition: Host Sarah Bowen Shea catches up with half of her co-hosts to hear what they were up to in 2021—and what 2022 mi...

AMR Trains: Many Happy Miles in 2022

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for consistency, strength, and community in your workout routine? Look no farther than Many Happy Miles in 2022. Dimity chats with a trio of wom...

Amputee Ultrarunner Jacky Hunt-Broersma

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Runners looking for inspiration: Listen to this episode, a conversation with ultrarunner Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who started running a mere five years ag...

AMR Answers: Finish Time Calculations + Supporting Friends in Training

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Give a listen if you’re like Holly and you want to figure out how your half-marathon finish time can predict when you’ll cross your marathon finis...

Rachel Wyman + Will Run for Doughnuts

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Runners, bakers, and anyone who admires grit + tenacity will eat up this episode featuring Sarah and Dimity as hosts and guest Rachel Wyman, a triathl...

AMR Trains: Running Cadence 101

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got the beat on this one—we’re talking all about running cadence, so if you’re often injured or are looking for a little free speed, tun...

Finish Line Feeling with Liz Ferro

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Runners in search of adventure will thrill to this episode featuring Liz Ferro, author of the newly released memoir Finish Line Feeling, as she detai...

AMR Answers: Rest Day Demystified + Prehab v. Rehab

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah counsel: -half-marathoner-in-training Derry on the importance of taking a rest day;  -stepping-up-to-a-50K Jo on doing prehab with a...

Run In Her Shoes: Native Runners

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gain a deeper understanding of Native American runners in this installment of our Run in Her Shoes series, featuring two Indigenous women runners, inc...

AMR Trains: A Chat with Beer Mile World Champion Alli Morgan

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to hear the ins and outs of running a beer mile: four laps, four full beers, and lots of laughs? Tune in. Dimity talks to Alli Morgan, a two-time...

Running Games to Get You Going [Repeat]

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An ideal episode if your running needs an infusion of fun! Sarah welcomes therapist Kate Kneifel, MSW, LCSW, who shares running games that can change...

AMR Answers: AMR Co-Founders Ask Each Other Questions

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic mo...

How to Run in Any Winter Weather

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unless you’re hibernating this winter, you need to listen to this episode featuring Chicago-based running coach, Robyn LaLonde, who shares savvy ad...

AMR Trains: How to Cope with the Post-Race Blues

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast will resonate with anybody who has crossed a finish line—and unexpectedly fel sad, listless or empty in the days following.  Dimity ta...

Your Race Is over: Now What?

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're fresh off a race—or have one on the horizon—this episode is for you: Sarah talks with two coaches who detail the best next steps to take...

AMR Answers: Improving Balance + Half-Marathon Recovery Time

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity offer words of wisdom for: -Becca, who wants to work on her balance;  -Tara, about how much time to take off between half-marathons;...

Run Fast, Eat Slow’s Elyse Kopecky Talks about Her New Cookbook

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fans of Run Fast, Eat Slow (read: everyone!) will adore this episode, in which co-founder Elyse Kopecky talks all about their just-out cookbook, Rise...

AMR Trains: I'm Not a Runner Documentary

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Find out when five women—all new runners, all with complicated life stories—train for the New York City Marathon. Australian Running coach Anna Li...

Breast Cancer 2 Bikini Physique Competition

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode for inspiration—and eye-popping laughs. Sarah and Dimity host guest Dana Sullivan, a 57-year-old breast cancer survivor who t...

AMR Answers: Post-marathon Recovery Time + Aid Station 101

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you just finished your fall race or it’s coming up, you want to listen as Dimity and Sarah suggest: -recovery protocol for Amanda who’s fr...

TikTok Celeb + Marathoner-in-Training Mrs. Space Cadet

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newbie runners, wannabe-marathoners, and lovers of sly, silly humor, this is your episode! Sarah and Coach Liz gab with TikTok sensation Mrs. Space C...

AMR Trains: A Trio of Dramatic Race Reports

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When races go amazing—and when they go amazingly off the rails. Join Dimity as she gives her National Championship Long Course Aquabike race report,...

Convo w/ Joanne Molinaro, the Korean Vegan

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vegan, carnivore, or somewhere in between: You’ll enjoy this lively conversation with TikTok star and marathon runner Joanne Molinaro, the Korean Ve...

AMR Answers: X-Training during Taper; Banish Running-in-the-Dark Fears

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode before your next race because the hosts offer: -strength-training suggestions for Pam during her marathon taper; -Keisha get-st...

Breast Cancer Survivors Discuss Reconstruction Options

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An important episode for anyone facing down a mastectomy—or anyone with a loved one who is: Sarah talks with three long-term breast cancer survivors...

AMR Trains: Master the Marathon with Author Ali Nolan

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Nolan, author of the recently released Master the Marathon, talks through: —The importance of pre-base and base training for more beginning runn...

A Candid Conversation with a Fat Runner

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 betwee...

AMR Answers: Avoid Training Burnout; Run a Sub-2:00 Half-Marathon

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 trai...

Racing Advice from a Mental Performance Coach

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

AMR Trains: Basics of Running Injuries with Christy Diller, PT

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 run...

#485: Meditation, Mindfulness, and Runners

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly welcome Dr. Eva Selhub, a physician, mind-body expert, author, and iFit presenter, about the power of mindfulness and meditation for...

AMR Answers #74: Sidestepping Injury; Runner Self-Identy

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

#484: Heat, Air Quality, and Runners

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Tish Hamilton have a conversation with Jennifer Vanos, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at the School of Sustainability at Arizona State Univer...

AMR Trains #40: Taper Nutrition with Ellie Kempton, MSN, RDN

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 pr...

#483: An Afro-Latina Runner Takes on the TransRockies Run

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 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 ...

AMR Answers #73: Training for a Downhill Race; Timing of Foam Rolling

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 downh...

#482: Two Coaches Talk Post-Run Recovery

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah has an in-depth conversation with her favorite coaching duo, Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, focusing on perhaps the most oft-overlooked elem...

AMR Trains #39: Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part adventure, part friendship, part inspiration. Complementing the Half Dome recap post, Dimity talks to Joann Verweij and Jessica Johnston—the J...

#481: A Chat w/ the Author of I Hate Running

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

AMR Answers #72: Fueling during a Half; Running While Pregnant

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity offer insight for:  -Christine about fueling during a half-marathon (including how to do a GU); -pregnant Christine about running...

#330: Find Your Athletic “Happy Place”

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah + Amanda talk with a variety of athletes on this episode that originally aired in 2018. Dr. Justin Ross, a Denver-based psychologist and marath...

AMR Trains #39: Dimity Learns to Race

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With about nine weeks before the USA Triathlon Long Course Aquabike Championships, Dimity (not super competitive by nature) taps into the wisdom of C...

#480: Running Streakers!

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Tish, both themselves former every-day exercisers, chat with four women who run every.single.day. The streakers share: -how (+why) they star...

AMR Answers #71: Exercising in Smoky Air; Exploring the Negative Split

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity offer:  cautions about exercising in poor air quality; and, first-time half-marathoner Christine pragmatic words about negative sp...

#479: Running + Writing—Getting Your Creative Juices Flowing!

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Adrienne converse with Jackie Hoermann-Elliott, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of English at Texas Woman’s University and author of Runnin...

AMR Trains #37: How to Tackle Uphills with Holly Brooks, Olympian + Two-Time Mount Marathon Winner

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hill is a four-letter word no longer; Holly Brooks, a two-time Olympian and two-time winner of the Mount Marathon, inspires us to embrace the climb . ...

#478: Latina Runners Share Their Experiences

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Katie enjoy candid conversations with three Latina runners in this second installment of our series Run in My Shoes, in which we aim to ampl...

AMR Answers #70: Weighted Running Vests; Lightweight Summer Tops

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity clue in: -Cara about the benefits and how-to’s of weighted running vests; -Melissa on going long to go long; and, -Leah on coolest ...

#477: The Joy of Sweat

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Tish Hamilton get to chatting with science writer and occasional runner Sarah Everts, author of the new book The Joy of Sweat: the Strange ...

AMR Trains #36: Swim, Bike, Run: A 70.3 Triathlon Race Report

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity chats with Laurel Short and Tiffany Cross, two Kansas-City based triathletes and best running friends, who conquered Des Moines Ironman 70.3 in...

#476: Running in Just a Sports Bra

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly get personal with four women runners, talking about what it’s like to run in just a sports bra—no tank or tee over it. The convers...

Crossover Episode with Defining Endurance

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Answers of a different sort: In this crossover episode, Lexi Miller, a running coach and the pregnant host of the Defining Endurance podcast, quizzes ...

#475: Summer Reading 2021

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Ellison put their heads together for this beloved annual tradition: the Summer Reading episode. This year, the duo expanded their selections...

AMR Trains #35: A Chat with Kathryn Bertine, Former Pro Cyclist + Activist

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Bertine, author, activist, former pro cyclist, and documentary filmmaker, joins Dimity to talk about her newest book STAND: A Memoir on Activi...

#474: Balancing Being a Dad + an Ironman Triathlete

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a nod to Father’s Day, Sarah and Dimity talk with Russell Newell, a father of four young kiddos and the author of Irondad Life. In detailing his...

AMR Answers #69: Sun Protection for Runners; Finding Your "Why"

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah tell: -Other Sarah about sunscreen application + options (including this one SBS likes);  -Elizabeth the smartest way to transitio...

#473: Lesbian Runners Share Their Stories

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Amanda Loudin chat with two lesbian runners, members of Front Runners New York, in this first installment of our new series called Run in M...

AMR Trains #34: Knee Pain and Running

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of AMR Trains Body Series, Dimity talks to Dr. Rozalyn Moore, owner of Rekinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness, about keeping your ...

#472: Dr. Jen Gunter + The Menopause Manifesto

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Liz get real with esteemed women’s health advocate and OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter, author of the just-released The Menopause Manifesto. ...

AMR Answers #68: Running Posture; Running by Time v. Distance

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity detail:  -tips for Megan (or any runner!) to improve her posture (including these videos);  -insight for back-of-pack Megan on tra...

#471: A Conversation with Three Running Coaches

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity chat with the three newest running coaches in the Train Like a Mother Club, who head the just-launched Become a Runner and Become...

AMR Trains #33: Cycling Basics for Runners

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity chats with Coaches Jennifer Harrison and Elizabeth Waterstraat about cycling basics for runners: how—and why—to incorporate cycling into a ...

#470: Holistic Nutrition with Dietitian Tamar Samuels

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Amanda talk with Tamar Samuels, a registered dietitian nutritionist, co-founder of Culina Health, and new first-time mother runner. T...

Answers #67: Pre-run Warmups; Thigh Chafing Solutions

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah provide counsel: -Jenny regarding warm-up options before a challenging workout (including dynamic moves);  -Megan about anti-chafin...

#469: Body Image Resiliency

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Adrienne Martini have an intriguing conversation with Lexie Kite, Ph.D., co-founder (along with her identical twin sister!) of the non-profi...

AMR Trains #32: A Full Race Weekend in April

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A celebratory episode: Dimity chats with three women who all did in-person races the weekend of April 24-25. Michelle San Antonio ran the Clamdigger 5...

#468: Overcoming Mom-Guilt

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Katie have a candid convo with Nina Restieri, a successful entrepreneur, mom of four, and author of Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch t...

AMR Answers #66: Quelling Post-run Queasiness; Running Etiquette

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity offer advice:  -for Shuni about fighting nausea after a long run (+ not running in a fasted state);  -regarding mileage early in a ...

#467: How to Read + Interpret Running Data

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Liz dive into data-interpretation with Coach Jen Harrison to help you understand what all those GPS numbers mean—and how they can be...

AMR Trains #31: Digging Back Into Training

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling athletically restless, this is your episode. We’re going to help you recenter yourself as we’re focusing on how to dig back into...

#466: How to Fully Charge Your Life + Your Running

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Liz enjoy a high-energy gab session with Meaghan B. Murphy, a longtime runner and author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Sim...

AMR Answers #65: Avoid Burnout; Run or Strength Train First?

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity tell: -Tori the ways to determine whether to run or strength train first;  -Julia how to beat training plan burnout; and,  -city-dw...

#465: Boston Marathon Memories

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah goes it solo for this tribute to a race that isn’t happening on Monday: the Boston Marathon. She serves up a dozen clips from past guests, rec...

AMR Trains #30: Resiliency: Running after a Hip Replacement and a Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've spent too much time wondering what you’d do if running were no longer an option, this episode is for you. Dimity chats with two women who ...

#464: Overcoming Perfectionism

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Tish Hamilton delve into perfectionism—what it is, what it does to us, how to overcome it—with Kathryn Ely, a licensed counselor and ho...

AMR Answers #64: To Journal or Not; Running Back-to-Back Half Marathons

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity suggest: -mom of two littles Nicole pay attention to her own rhythms when planning workouts; -training—and real-life advice—for A...

#463: The Practical Science of Breathing

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Amanda take a breather with James Nestor, author of the fascinating book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. In this eye- (nose?!)...

AMR Trains #29: Running Races One Year into Pandemic

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While it's still unclear when and how a major marathon will happen, smaller running races are blooming all over the country. Dimity checks in with two...

#462: Four Women Share Their Sleep Habits and Bedtime Routines

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly get cozy with four women runners (including Courtney) who share their sleep habits and bedtime routines. They share a slew of suggest...

AMR Answers #63: Speed-building Advice for Plus-size Runners; Track Etiquette

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah enlighten: -plus-size Megan on the best way to build speed;  -Margaret on track etiquette; and, -Janelle on satiating post-strength-...

#461: How to Get Out of a Winter Running Rut

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Liz are joined by Coach Jen Harrison to discuss how to get out of a winter running rut. Answering queries from real women runners, the...

AMR Trains #28: Girls on the Run 25th Anniversary

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A virtual celebration today for Girls on the Run, a program that builds confidence and connection in girls ages 8 to 13 through running and movement. ...

#460: Home Gyms for Runners

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Tish gab with four gals about home gyms for runners, starting with a fitness expert, then moving on to three “regular” women. Topics tos...

AMR Answers #62: Rates of Perceived Exertion; Cures for "Bacne"

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Answers #62: Rates of Perceived Exertion; Cures for "Bacne" Sarah and Dimity share wisdom regarding: -reasons for differences in post-workout soreness...

#459: Alexi Pappas, Olympic Runner, Author, + Bravey

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity talk with Alexi Pappas, Olympic runner, actor, and author of Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas. The host...

AMR Trains #27: Blood Donation and Running

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, y...