Another Mother Runner

#407: Running and (Not) Racing during Coronavirus Pandemic

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity talk with psychologist Dr. Justin Ross, whose Denver-based practice is called MindBodyHealth. The trio discuss: -dealing with anxiety...

#406: Women Runners Share Their Long Run Routines

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Amanda Loudin catch up with three BAMRbassadors, all veterans of numerous marathons and several ultras, who share their best practice...

AMR Answers #39: Motivational Mojo; Weekly Mileage Guidance; Massage Advice

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity offer up: -motivational tips for injured Ashley in Bad Axe, Michigan; -skip-the-marathon advice to pregnant San Diegan Courtney; -ins...

#405: Celebrating AMR’s 10th Anniversary!

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity take a (conversational) walk down memory lane with six mother runners to reminisce about AMR's 10 years of helping women runners stri...

AMR Trains #5: Strength Training + Running: Solving the Equation

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity chats with Dr. Ellie Sommers, a USATF Level 1 Certified Run coach, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certified Weightlifting Coach, and owner of SI...

#404: Cookbook Author + Marathoner Charlie Watson

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Katie gab with Charlie Watson (aka “The Runner Beans”), a British dietitian, marathoner, and author of a new aimed-at-runners cookbook, ...

AMR Answers #38: Theory of ‘Good Enough,’ Zero-Drop Shoes, + Goal Setting

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah counsel: -Kathleen from Florida Panhandle on mixing tune-up races into marathon training; -Renée in Naperville, Illinois, about tran...

#403: Running after Heart Surgery

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As part of Heart Month, Sarah and Ellison pull up chairs with two in-studio mother runners who have each had heart surgery. (Both named Sarah!) Marvel...

AMR Trains #4: Talking Olympic Marathon Trials with Qualifier Ashley Paulson

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Paulson, a mom of four and former pro triathlete, will be running in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 29. Listen to...

#402: Why I Love Running

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Maggie kick back with three mother runners—Pace of Me Jessica + two BAMRbassadors—to talk about their love (and sometimes love-hate!) of...

AMR Answers #37: Traction Devices, Hydration, + Half-Marathon Mileage Pre-reqs

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity discuss: -Traction devices for winter-weather running for Jess in Pittsburgh; -Hydration tactics during half-marathon training in res...

#401: The Effects of Exercise on Sexual Function

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly have an intimate conversation with Lia Jiannine, a researcher who studies sexual function and fitness who’s also a strength and cond...

AMR Trains #3: Training for + Running the 2019 Chicago Marathon

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dimity McDowell talks with Julie Masson, a Kansas City mother of three who took on her first marathon after only a year of running.  Listen to l...

#400: 400th Episode of Another Mother Runner Podcast!

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is joined by podcast producer Alex Ward to replay favorite moments from the last 100 episodes, along with some behind-the-scenes details. Hear: ...

AMR Answers #36: Heart Rate Zones, Marathon Motivation, + Debut 26.2 Prerequisites

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah counsel: -Nicole from Shippensburg, Penn., on the rationale of heart rate training; -Wyomingite Lexi about staying motivated through ...

#399: Women Runners Share Their Morning Routines

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and new, occasional co-host Katie Sznewajs cozy up to four mother runners to hear about how they move from feet-hit-the-floor to out-the-door. L...

AMR Trains #2: Setting—and Achieving—Season Goals

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second episode of AMR Trains, a new podcast under the Another Mother Runner pod umbrella and based on the Train Like a Mother Club. I...

#398: Setting the Women’s Marathon World Record—and Sparking a Controversy

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and co-host Tish Hamilton are joined by two women associated with the new book Mighty Moe: The True Story of a Thirteen-Year-Old Women's Runnin...

AMR Answers #35: Treadmills, Winter Cross-training, Shin Splints

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity give guidance to: -Shannon in Germany regarding marathon training on a treadmill; -Minnesotan Pam about winter cross-training while m...

#397: Winter Reading Recommendations

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Ellison “Book Bully” Weist get cozy and delve into a discussion of their favorite new—and upcoming—books. The books they recommend a...

AMR Trains #1: How to Stop Sugar Cravings

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to AMR Trains, a new podcast under the Another Mother Runner pod umbrella and based on the Train Like a Mother Club. In this podcast that c...

#396: Why Running Makes You Happy

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Amanda gab with Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., a research psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University as well as author of the just-rele...

#395: Co-Hosts Reflect on 2019 + Look Ahead to 2020

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this annual tradition, Sarah talks with each of her co-hosts to reminisce about their 2019 athletic accomplishments and cast ahead to the New Year....

AMR Answers #34: Year-End and Holiday Responses

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah suggest to: -Chicagoan Maureen how to spend her year-end bonus; -Pam in Atlanta the beauty of year-end reflections instead of New Yea...

#394: How to Love Running on a Treadmill

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Maggie hit Start on conversations with four treadmill-lovers. The quartet of mother runners share: -how they shifted from loathing to loving...

#393: Cannabis, CBD, and Runners

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Amanda have a chill conversation with Dr. Joanna Zeiger, a former professional triathlete and founder of Canna Research Group. A leading exp...

AMR Answers #33: Trail 50K, BQ Strength, Time v. Miles

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity give: -Paula from Bellaire, Michigan, advise for tackling a trail 50K; -Duluth-residing Maya strength-building alternatives to runnin...

#392: Four BAMRs Share Their Running Consistency Secret

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity gab with four gals about how they got in their miles in 2019. They talk about why: -community is key; -strength training is truly mak...

#391: Is 2020 Your Year to Run a Marathon?

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and two Train Like a Mother Club coaches, Amanda Loudin and Liz Waterstraat, circle up to debate the should-you-or-shouldn’t-you aspects of ta...

AMR Answers #32

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah offer: -options for spicing up a treadmill workout to Jen from Milwaukee; -Nicole in Sauk Rapids, MN, permission to run by time ins...

#390: How to Run Races in All 50 States

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Adrienne chat with three mother runners in pursuit of running a race in every U.S. state. Marvel as: -67-year-old Penny describes the finish...

#389: Running During Pregnancy and Postpartum

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly talk about the quintessential mother runner topics—running during pregnancy and postpartum—with Kate Mihevc Edwards, a physical t...

AMR Answers #31

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity advise: -Katie from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, on layering for cold-weather running; -Beth in Eason, MD, on the best way to keep movi...

#388: In-Person Conversation w/ Boston Marathon Race Director

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity, plus the attendees of AMR’s Cape Cod Retreat, are rapt by anecdotes and advice shared by Dave McGillivray, the longtime race direc...

Bonus Episode: Audiobook Memories with Sarah and Dimity

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and Sarah take a (virtual) stroll down memory lane, recounting anecdotes from recording the audiobook version of their first book, Run Like ...

#387: Talking Body Positivity + NYC Marathon

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Maggie keep it real with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a chef, writer, and sponsored athlete also known as Running Fat Chef. Latoya shares: -how n...

#386: Born to Run Author Chris McDougall Talks about His New Book

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly catch up with Chris McDougall, author of the acclaimed book Born to Run, who talks about running with a donkey (!!), the topic of his...

BONUS EPISODE: Taper Nutrition + Living Nourished Like a Mother

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Dimity and nutritionist Ellie Kempton share the details of Ellie's Two-Week Nutrition Taper Plan, which spells beautifully wh...

#385: Honing Your Running Passion with Author Brad Stulberg

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Amanda explore up—and the down---sides of pursuing passions with Brad Stulberg, co-author of The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going A...

AMR Answers #30

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity give guidance to: -Lisa from Westminster, MD, on running two marathons in one training cycle; -Holly in Oklahoma City about remedies ...

#384: Convo with Olympian Carrie Tollefson

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity have a sit-down with Olympian—and beloved Minnesota native—Carrie Tollefson during a podcast party at the Twin Cities Marathon ex...

#383: Running after Breast Cancer

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and special co-host Katie get up close and personal with four people dealing with breast cancer and its aftermath. The intimate conversation cov...

AMR Answers #29

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity offer advice to: -Michelle from Edmonton, Canada, about what to eat after a nighttime run; -Deb, a marathoner-in-training in upstate ...

#382: Real Runners Share Stories of DNF’ing

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Tish get real with three mother runners about pulling a DNF (Did Not Finish) in a race. The conversation includes:-tales of dropping out at ...

#381: How to Dig Deep in a Running Race

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Coach Amanda dive in to a conversation with mental skills coach Carrie Cheadle, co-author of the forthcoming book called Rebound: Train Your...

AMR Answers #28

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity suggest:-to Amy in SoCal how to silence the doubting-demons in her head;-girlfriend getaway ideas to Shayna in the suburbs outside Ph...

#380: "Work Play Love" Crossover with Lauren Fleshman + Jesse Thomas

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah goes it solo chatting with entrepreneur/writer/former pro runner Lauren Fleshman and her husband/pro triathlete/Picky Bars CEO Jesse Thomas—in...

#379: Runner Identity + Its Effect on Health

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Ellison jump into the topic of identifying as a runner—and how wearing that mantle affects your health and lifestyle choices. The duo talk...

Bonus Episode: Let's Nourish + Stride into September

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Dimity dives into three programs starting on Monday, September 9 in the Train Like a Mother Club. First, she chats with nutri...

#378: Running after Breast Reduction or Breast Augmentation

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly, her big-busted BRF, get real with four mother runners—two who had a breast reduction (April + Stacy), then two who had a breast aug...

#377: The Real-Life Woman behind “Brittany Runs a Marathon”

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Maggie get real with Brittany O’Neill, the woman whose story is told on the big screen in the just-released movie, “Brittany Runs a Mara...

AMR Answers #27

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity counsel:-Becca in South Carolina how best to meld a running streak with half-marathon training;-Barb in Portland how to successfully ...

#376: Best Running Friends

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly, her best running friend (BRF), chat with three sets of BRFs about their friendships. Laugh along as: -Molly shares her own running ge...

#375: Running and Depression + Anxiety

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity talk with three mother runners, including the pregnant founder Still I Run, about their journeys with depression and anxiety and how ...

AMR Answers #26

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Devon in Chicago how to sidestep a UTI competing in a triathlon (+ pee on the move!);-Mika in Redlands, CA, how to juggle marat...

#374: How to Return to Running

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity welcome Coach Liz Waterstraaat and Emily Opacich, a coming-back-from-a-stress-fracture mother runner, to explore the ins and outs of ...

#373: The 7th Annual Summer Reading Podcast

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and co-host Ellison “Book Bully” Weist converge once again to suggest summer reading options. Here are the books the duo discusses: The Grea...

AMR Answers #25

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity offer options to:-Judith from Sun Prairie, WI, about splitting up runs while on training plan;-Laurie in Rockville, MD, regarding inc...

#372: One-Day Relay Running Races

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Adrienne Martini talk with the Hood to Coast director, Felicia Hubber, and avid relay participant Cyndie Pelto about single-day relay races....

#371: Weighty Matters Follow-up

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity re-connect with the four moms who shared their real-life weight and nutrition issues in earlier episodes to see how they are faring. ...

AMR Answers #24

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity tell:-Pam from Decatur, GA, how to “win” the comparison game;-Emily in southern rural MN the hot take on ice baths and foam rolli...

Bonus Episode: Living Nourished Summer Program

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dimity and co-host Ellie Kempton have a chat about the Living Nourished Like A Mother summer nutrition program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

#370: Talking Summer Skin for Runners with a Dermatologist

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Maggie delve into a conversation about summer skin concerns with Dr. Elizabeth Hale, a board-certified dermatologist based in Manhattan and ...

AMR Answers #23

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity urge new-mom Cassandra on Long Island, NY, to adopt a “good-enough” mentality as she embarks on midday runs, offering her practic...

#369: Running and Migraine Headaches

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Amanda talk with three mother runners about a (literally) painful subject: migraine headaches. The first guest is a nurse practitioner, with...

#368: A Chat with Meb Keflezighi: Father Runner--and Marathon Marvel!

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Amanda are delighted to talk with marathon legend Meb Keflezighi, the first person to win both the Boston and New York City Marathons plus a...

AMR Answers #22

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity enlighten Erica from Covington, Louisiana, about the purpose of a pre-run warm-up and offer some suggestions, including moves from Tr...

#367: Expert Advice on Sports Bras for Runners

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity have a candid conversation with LaJean Lawson, the country’s foremost expert on sports bras and breast movement as part of AMR’s ...

Bonus Episode: Dimity Chats with Skirt Sports Founder Nicole DeBoom

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special bonus podcast featuring Dimity chatting with Nicole DeBoom, the founder of Skirt Sports. In a crossover episode that also ran on Run This Worl...

#366: Tales from Two Seattle Mother Runners Recorded at Nuun HQ

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Molly road-tripped to Seattle to host this episode in front of a live (and lively!) audience at Nuun headquarters. Molly is in fine form, cr...

AMR Answers #21

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity counsel Pamela (and Katie) from Virginia about cross-training, telling them it should be a complement to running—something that mak...

#365: Talking Points between Mother Runners and Childfree Runners

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In a special crossover episode, Sarah has a candid conversation with BibRave co-founders, Jessica and Tim Murphy. This child-free married couple and m...

#364: A Conversation with Sara + Ryan Hall

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Tish have the honor of talking to running royalty, 2x Olympian Ryan Hall and pro runner Sara Hall. The couple tells the story of adopting th...

Bonus Episode: What It's Like to Run in Africa with #Motherrunner Rachel Pieh Jones

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sarah and Dimity chat with Rachel Pieh Jones, an expat, writer, and mother of three who lives—and runs—in Djibouti, Djibout...

#363: Secrets and Advice from Race Directors

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity are coming to you from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as part of the AMR Retreat. Joining the duo in front of a live audience is Emi Uelmen, ...

#362: Weighty Matters, Pt. II: Fighting Chub + Expanding Palate of Picky Eaters

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of a 2-part weight-loss series: Sarah and Dimity talk with two real-world mother runners about their “weighty issues,” as well as tw...

AMR Answers #20

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity advise Elizabeth in Seattle on the best ways to increase her distance without wearing herself out. They counsel coming-back-from-inju...

#361: Weighty Matters, Pt. I: Belly Fat + Maintaining Significant Weight Loss

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a 2-part weight-loss series: Sarah and Dimity chat with two real-world mother runners about their weight-management concerns, plus the...

#360: Three First-Time Boston Marathon Runners

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity have a nearly marathon-length conversation with three first-time runners of the Boston Marathon—including Dimity’s husband, Grant...

AMR Answers #19

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity help Erica from Illinois ease into a half-marathon conservatively—then the duo debates what’s the best mile-marker to step on the...

#359: Runners Inspired by Boston Marathon

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin team up to talk to a trio of runners motivated by the Boston Marathon. The guests weren’t inspired to necessarily...

#358: Sleep and Running

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wake up: It’s time to talk about sleep! Sarah Bowen Shea and her BRF, Molly Williams, chat about all facets of sleep, answering questions from the A...

BONUS EPISODE: A Living Nourished Chat with Nutritionist Ellie Kempton

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie + Dimity are celebrating spring, and want you to join them! In this short podcast, they talk through the details of Living Nourished Like a Moth...

AMR Answers #18

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The AMR duo directs Devon from Chicago on how to get out of her mid-cycle blahs as she trains for a marathon, in hopes of finding renewed enthusiasm f...

#357: Talking Triathlon w/ SwimBikeMom + a Newer Mother Triathlete

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The dynamic duo of Sarah + Dimity dive into a conversation about triathlon with two enthusiasts: First is Meredith Atwood, a.k.a. SwimBikeMom, who is ...

#356: Real Women Turning Fitness Passion Into Their Job

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin chat with three mother runners who let their avocation be their vocation, turning their love of being active into t...

AMR Answers #17

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special episode: Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell answer questions lobbed at them on a Facebook Live! They offer fueling advice for half-marathons...

#355: Podcast Party w/ Katie Arnold, Author + 2018 Leadville Trail 100 Winner

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea is joined in this special crossover episode by a male co-host (a first!), Yuri Hauswald of the GU Pinnacle Podcast: The duo interview...

AMR Answers #16

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell offer long-run nutritional advice to Renée from Naperville, Illinois, including the importance of eating well th...

#354: A Chat w/ New Mom + Host of “Ali on the Run” Podcast

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Maggie Palmer have a ball gabbing with Ali Feller, host of the “Ali on the Run” podcast and a new first-time mom. The laughs ...

#353: A Conversation with Mirna “The Mirnavator” Valerio

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Maggie Palmer dive into a candid conversation with Mirna “The Mirnavator” Valerio, the author of A Beautiful Work in Progress...

BONUS EPISODE: Training for your First Ultra with Coach Stephanie Howe Violett

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join elite ultra runner + Train Like a Mother Club coach Stephanie Howe Violett and Dimity as they talk through training for—and finishing!—your f...

#352: Single Mother Runners, and How They Get It All Done

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton chat with three single mother runners about how they juggle all the demands of parenting, running, work, and life. ...

AMR Answers #15

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell counsel Kara in southern Indiana on starting a running group, plus organizing runs for people of various paces....

#351: Recovery: What It Is, and How to Make It Beneficial

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell welcome Christie Aschwanden, author of the just-released GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from...

#350: Lights + Sound: Running Safety

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the intro, Sarah goes co-host-free in favor of a catch-up conversation with prolific Portland runner Paula Harkin, who just passed the 10-year mark...

AMR Answers #14

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell try to relate to extreme-cold conditions by sharing a collegiate rowing mishap. Keeping with the weather theme, t...

#349: Running Groups for Moms

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and co-host Maggie Palmer chat with three dynamic women who head up (and, in two cases, founded) running groups for moms. First up: K...

#348: World-Record Stroller-Pusher + Speedy New Mother Runner

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Dimity sat down in person in Houston with Megan Saloom, a 2016 Olympics Marathon Trials runner who is now a new mother, then the AMR duo gab...

AMR Answers #13

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell counsel Rebecca in South Carolina on how to let running return to being a stress relief—instead of a stressor. ...