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The Brush UpFresh-Out Fridays: Meet Sarah AmrThere's a moment in every new graduate's journey when you realise the textbook doesn't have all the answers. When you're faced with a complex case, a nervous patient, or an unexpected complication, you suddenly have to think for yourself.This is Fresh-Out Fridays, where we sit down with early-career dentists who share the unfiltered truth about navigating those early-career moments that dental school didn't quite prepare you for. In this episode, we're joined by Dr Sarah Amr, who chose to return to her Western Sydney roots after graduating from the University of Sydney. Sarah opens up about...
2025-12-1940 minThe Brush UpFresh-Out Fridays: Meet Sarah AmrThere's a moment in every new graduate's journey when you realise the textbook doesn't have all the answers. When you're faced with a complex case, a nervous patient, or an unexpected complication, you suddenly have to think for yourself.This is Fresh-Out Fridays, where we sit down with early-career dentists who share the unfiltered truth about navigating those early-career moments that dental school didn't quite prepare you for. In this episode, we're joined by Dr Sarah Amr, who chose to return to her Western Sydney roots after graduating from the University of Sydney. Sarah opens up about...
2025-12-1940 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Unique Races, Oddball Places We've Run, + MemoriesThis episode is a mix of reminiscences from Sarah and Dimity about adventures they’ve shared over the 15 years of Another Mother Runner, while answering Kathleen’s question about their bucket-list races (including Sarah’s maybe-one-day marathon). They also address Other Sarah’s question about oddball places they’ve run (nothing rivals her kitchen-island laps!!!) and Heidi’s community query.
The questions get kicked off around 6:31, after Sarah shares her renewed love of running and Dimity talks about her impressive swimming streak. Here’s the black-bean brownie recipe Dimity favors; here’s where to sign up for podcast updates...
2025-12-0943 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: AMR Answers: Sports Bras for Big-Busted Runners + Holiday Gifts for RunnersA fun twist on this episode’s Q&A’s: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell share wisdom gleaned from the Another Mother Runner Facebook community. There are crowd-sourced responses to Kathy’s question about the most supportive sports bras for bigger-busted runners; Courtney’s query about dealing with sweaty workout wear; and Jacki’s request for holiday gift ideas for sporty gals.
The first question gets asked-and-answered starting around 7:16. But, first, Sarah shares details about reaching a goal she announced on an earlier episode. (Find all the discount codes mentioned in the gift-related response here.) Plea...
2025-11-2540 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Getting Stronger of Body—and Mind—After a Rough RaceRunners of all paces and abilities will be able to relate to the callers in this themed episode: Both Michelle and Amy struggled in their fall races, and they are now trying to regain their confidence. Host Sarah Bowen Shea shares personal experience of being on the struggle-bus, while host and coach Dimity McDowell gives loads of practical, insightful advice.
In the intro, Dimity tells of the showtunes playlist she made for the 6:00 a.m. spin class she leads. The questions kick off around 11:51. Here’s a peak at 2026 hiking and biking offerings.
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2025-11-1134 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Top Taper Tips + Dealing w/ Persistent PainAny runners with an upcoming race who are looking for tapering tips, like Laura Catherine, will appreciate this informative episode. Chronically injured athletes, like Marianne, will welcome the empathy and advice offered by Coach Dimity. Trail-curious runners, such as Rachel, will be pleased to learn details about jumping into an off-road marathon or 50K.
Before the hosts start answering questions around 08:17, Sarah shares her post-recording habit (hint: here’s her cake recipe). Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question, and here are all our trail programs.
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2025-10-2837 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Revitalizing a Sluggish Run + Slower Marathon TrainingThis episode for all runners who have wanted to quit halfway through a run, like Jana. Thankfully, the host duo of Sarah and Dimity share solutions, as they do with Catherine, who wants to know how to beat a 6-hour marathon cut-off despite her comfortable pace being 14- to 15-minute miles. They also counsel Leigh on pressing reset on her training after her race got canceled.
Before giving answers to called-in questions, Dimity details the feats of endurance and strength she witnessed at a P!nk concert. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2...
2025-09-3032 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Race-day Success Advice + Run-Walk GuidanceAnyone hoping to nail a fall race, like Michelle, will appreciate all the night-before and morning-of advice from seasoned racers/hosts Sarah and Dimity. Proponents of the run-walk method, like Emily, will breathe a sigh of relief at Coach Dimity’s answer to, “Do I need more cardio?” And parents like Peter will be grateful for the advice—and empathy—about getting your teens to stick with running.
The host-duo share smile-inducing sports anecdotes from recent memorial services they each attended before jump into Q&As at about 6:00. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question...
2025-09-1641 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Stacked-Race Training Advice; XT Help for an Injured Aspiring MarathonerCall this the “put your worries in another bucket” episode, as Coach Dimity assuages concerns for several runners, including Robin, who is worried about running a 5K the day before a half-marathon. (“Think of it as a shake-out run,” she suggest.) Then there’s Emily, who doesn’t need to fret about the timing of her breakfast before a long run or race. Finally, Dimity assures injured-Julie she should be able to make it to the starting line of her October marathon if she continues riding her ElliptiGO bike and easing back into running.
Before the Q+As, Sarah...
2025-08-0535 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Lowdown on 10-Day Training Cycle; Bare-Minimum Training for 70.3 TriIf your race-engine is still revving yet you crave more recovery time, like Tammy, you’ll welcome the details of a 10-day training program Coach Dimity outlines in this episode. Keeping with the-less-is-more theme, Dimity details the bare minimum training required for a half-Ironman triathlon, like Amy is contemplating. Then the host-duo shares suggestions about integrating a second sporting passion (like pickleball!) into a training cycle, in response to Kate’s question.
Before the Q+As start, the hosts talk about the state of women’s pro sports, prompted by Sarah’s recent visit to The Sports...
2025-07-0840 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Maintaining Speed with Age; Training on Hills for a Flat RaceIf your running shoes are leaving you feel flat, like Elizabeth, you’ll appreciate the footwear-savvy advice in this episode. Or maybe you’re like Amy, who wants to turn back time in regards to her half-marathon pace. Finally, the hosts offer advice for Kara who is curious about training for a downhill race in her hilly neighborhood.
Before the hosts serve up answers around 7:06, the two talk about bike riding (or, in Sarah’s case, riding her ElliptiGO). Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Tap into your creativity with Dimity.
2025-06-2439 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Rejiggering a Training Plan; Mid-race Dry HeavesAnyone missing out on some race training, like Pam, because of vacation, work, or illness, you’ll be very grateful for Coach Dimity’s stress-free, consistency-not-perfection wisdom. And once you’re running the race, if you get momentarily sidelined, like Penny did due to dry heaves, you can tap into the grace and wisdom offered by the host duo. Finally, the gals give advice to anyone (including Annie), looking for the next competitive challenge.
Before the hosts offer up answers (+ anecdotes!) around 07:34, Coach Dimity gives strength-training guidance to Sarah. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record you...
2025-06-1043 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Crossover Episode w/ I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein!Runners looking for company on their next workout will enjoy this special episode that puts host Sarah Bowen Shea in the guest-seat: It’s part of the Behind the Mic series from the I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein! podcast. Both Sarah and Lindsey being mother runners, yet the topic quickly shifts from running to pickleball. About how they picked up the sport and how they mix it with their running. Lindsey talks about how her oldest (of 4!) sons plays all day (Sarah’s dream!), while Sarah shares about her love of the social aspect of the sport. It’s a...
2025-05-1357 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Why the First Mile Is So Rough; The Lowdown on Weighted VestsAnyone curious about running by heart rate—and wondering what the numbers really mean—need to listen to this episode. The host duo answers Jennifer’s HR question, plus her query about why the first mile of a run is often the toughest. Then they turn to Sandy’s query about weighted vests, with Dimity summing it up best: “If you want to turn a walk into more of a workout, wear a weighted vest.”
Before the first Q+A around 5:30, Sarah shares the workout she’s loving these days. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your que...
2025-04-2927 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Successful Race-Corral Seeding; Aqua-Jogging DemystifiedAny runners getting ready for an evening race, like the Aussie caller doing this half-marathon, will appreciate all the guidance in this episode. Aqua-jogging curious listeners, including Nicole, will love the deep-dive (!) on the topic. And runners who get bummed out about getting boxed in during a race, like Caroline, will value the advice the hosts offer. Before the first question around 5:15, Sarah and Dimity talk about cute tees. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Learn about, and register for, Better Together. When you shop our sponsors, you help AM...
2025-04-0132 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Pre-race Warm-ups; Banishing Plantar FasciitisThis is the ideal episode for runners, like Stacy, who have been sick and want to know how to ease back into training. Or runners like Christine, wondering the best practices for warming up before a race. Then there are all the runners like Tianna suffering from plantar fasciitis, who will be grateful for the insight and advice on overcoming that pernicious foot ailment. Before the Q&As start at 9:21, Sarah tells tales of her workouts on a recent East Coast trip. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are details about Bette...
2025-03-1838 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Foam Roller v. Massage Gun; Training for a Backyard UltraAthletes looking to be smart with their post-workout recovery will appreciate the hosts’ answer to Ellany’s question about the difference between foam rolling and using a massage gun. Runners considering a backyard ultra, like Jennifer, will be intrigued by the insightful training advice Coach Dimity offers. (Here are the marathon plansshe references.) And anyone doing an early spring cleaning of their workout-wear drawer(s), including Cortney, will benefit from Sarah’s purge-advice. Before Sarah reads the first Q at 4:40, the hosts talk about Dimity swimming strategically. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question.
2025-02-2438 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Keep-Moving Advice + Fueling BasicsIf your mojo is low, like Grace’s, you’ll appreciate the motivational tips shared by the hosts. Folks who huff-and-puff excessively on a run, like Julie, will be pleased to hear the insight Dimity serves up and Sarah’s book recommendation. Finally, all runners will benefit from the duo’s advice on fueling in response to Nicole’s candid question. (Here’s the $25 nutrition program Dimity mentions.) Before the Q&As start at 5:52, Sarah shares the heartwarming backstory about why she’s rowing on the San Francisco Bay this weekend. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your...
2025-01-2129 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Gifts for Runners + Strength Training 101This episode is ideal for anyone looking for holiday gift suggestions for runners, prompted by a question from Nicole, as well as folks struggling to formulate a weight-room workout, like Sarah. Also, anyone with an irregular work schedule, like Jen, will appreciate Dimity’s insightful training advice. Doing a downhill race in 2025, like Whitney? Coach Dimity has loads of practical advice—and Sarah reads a short, sassy essay about going downhill. The duo turns to questions at about 7:11. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are the giftguides mentioned, as well as our discounts...
2024-12-1043 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Chafing Relief + Stroller-Runner TipsIf you’re chuffed by chafing like Carolyn, you’ll appreciate the solutions from the hosting duo, including this medical adhesive bandage Sarah suggests. Newer moms eager to run with a stroller will welcome the tips given to Eri, and gals at any stage of life will benefit from ideas on how to make running more social. Before the Q&As, the gals share AMR’s in-person 2025 plans, and Dimity reveals the potential new title of her book. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). Get your free sticker here. Wh...
2024-11-1228 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Plantar Fasciitis Cures; Trail Race TipsThis episode is jam-packed with insight and suggestions, including advice for Lorrainne who is contemplating a trail race yet training on the road. Runners afflicted with plantar fasciitis, like Holly, will appreciate all the been-there, done-that wisdom host Sarah shares on finding relief. And anyone heading to an away-race this fall, like Rhianna, will appreciate the tips from both hosts. Before the Q+A’s start at 6:40, Dimity shares stories about a recent women’s bike ride—and making some new sporty friends! Fall into Fitness here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).
2024-09-0332 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Relay-Race Options; Training in HumidityAnyone looking for exciting race options, especially relays like Nicole, will appreciate this episode. (Here’s the Facebook post for more suggestions.) You’ll also be grateful for the advice about having a cyclist friend accompany you on a run, in response to Kelyn’s question. Finally, prompted by Kara’s Q, hear why Sarah opted to not do heart-rate training for a half-marathon. Plus, lots of early-days-of-AMR reminisces in this ep! Sarah shares stories of her New England athletic adventures before the duo turns to answering questions. RSVP here for the August 1 podcast recording party, and here...
2024-07-2339 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: How to Resume Running + Fundamentals of Pre-Run FuelingThis episode is for all the wannabe runners—and want-to-be-again runners, like Michelle, who asks how to resume running after five years off. In response to another Sarah’s question, the hosting duo shares creative, crowd-sourced suggestions for marathon-entry fundraising. Then there’s Shannon, who wants to know if coffee creamer constitutes sufficient pre-run fuel—Dimity and Sarah serve her the truth. Before the Q&As, Dimity details the epic way she celebrated her daughter’s 21st birthday. Speaking of hiking, here’s the survey Dimity mentions. When you shop our sponsors, you help...
2024-07-0935 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Staying Strong to the Finish; Trying to Run a Sub-4:00 MarathonThis is the episode for anyone (all of us?!) who have struggled with staying strong in the final miles of a race, as Carrie does. And for runners, like Claire, who want to set themselves up to run a sub-4:00 marathon. Also, this episode deserves a listen by parents, like Claire again, who dream about getting their kids to run with them. Before serving up Q+As, Sarah shares a story about introducing her son to pickleball. (At his request!) Find all our marathon training programs here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771...
2024-06-1134 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Tips for Fast Racing; Overcoming Open-Water FearsThis episode is for everyone who daydreams about a fast marathon, maybe even a Boston-qualifying time, like Stacey. And for folks looking to overcome fears about open-water swimming (critters! Floating crud!) like Miwako. Finally, empathize or at least laugh along with Allison, as she shares a menopause-madness, treadmill-related anecdote. Before delivering Answers with Dimity, host Sarah shares how she found her way back to strength training. Register to Go the Distance. Call to record a question: 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your...
2024-03-1939 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Strength Training Suggestions; Pause or Not Pause Your GPSLooking for effective, at-home strength moves, like Maura? Then give a listen to this episode. (Here are the three programs Dimity recommends, including Many Happy Miles.) Or maybe you are in Karen’s shoes, wondering when to replace your running shoes. Finally, learn along with Leah where the gals land on pausing their GPS at stoplights (or scooping up #foundchange!).Before turning to the questions, Sarah shares why she nearly needed a snorkel on a recent run. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).When y...
2023-12-1236 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Hill Training, Chafe Relief, and Cartwheels!If you’ve got a hilly race on your horizon, like Christina, give a listen to this episode. Or if you’re not chuffed about chafing (especially in delicate areas), à la Amanda, you’ll appreciate the crowd-sourced solutions the hosts serve up. Finally, you’ll flip over the cartwheel conversation at the end of the ep! Before providing answers to called-in questions, Sarah shares momentous news in her bulging-disks saga. Please share your 2023 athletic highlights here, and jump into Joy to the Run (pssst: It’s free!). To call in a question, dial 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), day or night.
2023-11-2833 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Live from Hilton Head Island!This is the episode for folks who love a laugh—and listening to folks think on their feet! For the first time ever, Sarah and Dimity fielded questions from a live audience (at an AMR Retreat) on a wide array of topics, from the inane (peanut or almond butter?) to the serious (how to reach a big goal). 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!Get all your gifts:
2023-11-1447 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Revitalizing a Sluggish Run + Slower Marathon TrainingThis episode for all runners who have wanted to quit halfway through a run, like Jana. Thankfully, the host duo of Sarah and Dimity share solutions, as they do with Catherine, who wants to know how to beat a 6-hour marathon cut-off despite her comfortable pace being 14- to 15-minute miles. They also counsel Leigh on pressing reset on her training after her race got canceled. Before giving answers to called-in questions, Dimity details the feats of endurance and strength she witnessed at a P!nk concert. Here is the Many Happy Miles waitlist Dimity mentio...
2023-10-3135 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Racing with Friends; Taming the Urge to PeeGetting ready to run a race with friends like Lauren? The hosts serve up advice on whether to stick together—and how to take off, if the mood strikes. If you’re injured, like Rachel, listen as Dimity details how to train on the bike instead of the treadmill/road/trail. And if you relate to Jean fighting the urge to pee on the run, even after just hitting the loo, this is the episode for you. Before the Q+As begin around 5:58, find out which race Sarah just registered for. Please h...
2023-10-0335 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Nailing Paces for a PR; How Many Sports Bras Should I Own?Wondering how many workouts you need to be nailing to get a personal best, like Laura Catherine? Give a listen to this episode for the answer, along with how many sports bras a runner should own, like newly reduced Heather wonders, and the response to Emily’s question about running a race during a training cycle. Sarah tells of meeting a mermaid (!) before the first Q+A, which starts around 10:11. Registration for Fall into Fitness opens on August 28. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). When you sh...
2023-08-2241 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Pacing by Feel; Mixing a New Sport into RunningIf you’re looking to learn how—or why—to run by feel instead of relying on technology, listen to this episode, which answers those questions for Boston-qualifier-seeker Raquel. The AMR duo give advice on meshing a second sport with running, for dragon-boat-racer and half-marathoner-in-training Molly. Finally, Sarah counsels Tara on tails-up pennies—and schools Dimity on the “meaning” of various sorts of change! Dimity shares stories from her recent family hiking vacation before the first Q+A, which kicks off around BARRY INSERT TIME. Here are our half-marathon training programs. To record a question, please call 470...
2023-07-2542 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Running on Work Trips; Hosts' Memories of Race GloryAnyone who is curious about the ratio of easy-to-hard workouts, like Miwako, should give a listen to this episode: The hosts answer that question as well as one from Heather about packing and planning for running while on a trip. Then, in response to Lisa’s query, Sarah and Dimity share fond memories of big races they’ve done.Before the first question around 11:48, Dimity details a challenging strength class she’s recently started taking. (Box jumps, anyone?) Here is the Nutrition for Running program. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771).When you sho...
2023-07-1144 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: RPE Explained + Skipping WorkoutsTrying to mesh your summer vacation with your training plan, like Elizabeth? Dimity and Sarah have it all mapped out, along with a great gear analogy to explain running based on RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), in response to Dena’s question. Or maybe you’re like Liza, looking to learn when/how to skip or modify workouts during race-prep. Listen to this episode! Dimity details the (literal) ups and downs of a Central Oregon hike before the first question around 10:03. Here’s our half-marathon training programs. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771).
2023-06-2735 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Age-Related Training Tips + Alternating Running ShoesWhether you’re a later-in-life runner, like Michelle, a lifelong runner, or somewhere in between, you’ll appreciate Dimity’s week-at-a-glance training suggestions in this episode. If you’re like Roberta and you’re signed up for back-to-back races, you’ll find the duo’s insight and guidance invaluable. The ep wraps with their advice on rotating two (or more!) pairs of shoes, as Nikki wonders about. Sarah details two PT exercises that rocked her running before the duo answers the first question around 8:25. Here’s the Better Together program Dimity describes. To record a question, please call...
2023-06-1330 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Running Form + Sidewalk EtiquetteThis is an ideal episode for folks looking for a slew of running form and technique tips, like Megan. Or if you’re like Michelle and you are questioning your “runner” identity. And then there’s the hosts’ sidewalk etiquette suggestions, prompted by a query from Courtney. Sarah shares a mermaid tale (truly!) in the intro chitchat before the first question airs around 7:34. 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! Sav...
2023-05-3037 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Recovery Runs + Curbing Marathon Eating HabitsGive a listen to this episode if your curious about the best way to take it easy after a race or big training run, like Emily is. The host-duo also give advice on taming marathon-size hunger, in response to first-time marathoner Meg, plus loads of open-water swimming suggestions for triathlete Amanda. Dimity shares news about her “noisy knees,” before Sarah queues up the first question around 11:12. To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—suppo...
2023-05-1640 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Compression Gear, Marathon Training, + Found ChangeIf you’re curious about compression gear, as debut marathoner-in-training Gina is, this episode will answer your questions. Or maybe you’re like another marathoner-in-training, Carrie, who wants to know how much is too much activity on a rest day. Finally, if you find co-host Sarah’s obsession with #foundchange a bit baffling, this episode will enlighten you! To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. As promised, here are our Better Together programs. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreci...
2023-04-1837 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Trail Running Pointers + Group Icebreakers (!)Looking to try trail running, like Dana? Sarah and Dimity serve up trail tips in this episode, along with cycling 101 lessons for Whitney. For Francine—and anyone else planning a group get-together—they offer icebreaker suggestions. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $10 off REVEL Rockies registration with code AMR10 at RunRevel.com Energy w/o the jitters: Get...
2023-04-0437 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: AMR Co-Founders Ask Each Other QuestionsA unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic moments; they share what’s bringing them joy; Dimity divulges how she got her kids to engage in sports; and Sarah reveals her new sporty passion. A fun listen full of laughs!This repeat episode originally aired in November 2021.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Try Peloton risk free with a 30-day home trial. See terms at o...
2023-03-0727 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Putting on a Sports Bra + Dimity’s Ankle InjuryNeed help, like Kate, snaking into your sports bra? The gals share a variety of methods, culled from runners on Facebook. They also advise Abby on training for her first marathon. Then Sarah and Dimity each share their favorite swim goggles, in response to Maya’s question about long-lasting goggle-lines. In the intro, Dimity tells the tale of why she’s back in a boot. The answers start flowing around 10:40. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Good dog (food!): Get...
2023-01-1035 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Many Happy—and Nutritious—Miles in 2023If you want to make 2023 your happiest and healthiest year yet, this episode is for you! Dimity and Sarah WF dish on two Another Mother Runner programs starting on January 1: Many Happy Miles and Many Nutritious Miles. The hosts bring on a trio of guests and cover plenty of topics, including…-Great healthy-eating tips from Many Nutritious Miles’ coach Jenn Giles, who also offers insight into this brand-new program; -How Many Happy Miles’ workouts and online community have kept mother runners Kelyn Celeskey and Sadie Myers moving forward in both good and hard tim...
2022-12-2048 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Eric Orton, co-author of Born to Run 2Want to run faster, farther—and forever? Eric Orton, running coach and co-author of the brand-new book Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide, is here to tell you how. Orton teamed up with bestselling author Chris McDougall to write this sequel to the 2013 groundbreaking book Born to Run, and now they’re back with this comprehensive guide that combines Chris’s compelling storytelling with Eric’s expertise to cover it all. In this episode, Dimity and Sarah WF have a lively chat with Eric discussing…
Why pain should never be the price of admission when it comes to running...
2022-12-0648 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Talking Turkey TrotsWhether 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...
2022-11-2241 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Treadmill Inspiration + Overcoming Imposter SyndromeIn 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...
2022-11-1532 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Workout Motivation: Overcoming Excuses + InertiaAs 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...
2022-11-0850 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Answers Recorded in Real Time!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 the...
2022-10-1845 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Better—And Stronger—After Breast CancerHow two BAMR Breasties crushed epic goals post-diagnosisPrepare 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 tria...
2022-10-111h 00Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Dimity’s Latest Grand Adventure!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! T...
2022-10-0433 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: What It’s Like to Be a Race PacerWith 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 ban...
2022-09-2752 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Fighting Low Energy on the RunThis 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 cod...
2022-09-2040 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Deal with an Injured Foot or a Black ToenailFolks with foot issues need to listen to this episode: Dimity and Sarah dispense advice and insight to Erin, who just got put in a boot for a foot injury, and to Lisa with her first black toenail. Parents like another Lisa will appreciate the guidance the duo dispenses for getting kids involved in sports. Loads of laughs, including in the intro, when Dimity shares a story that appears TMI-related…. Here’s where to find the Grand Canyon training program. To record a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). When you shop our sponsors, you help AM...
2022-08-2344 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Pre-Race MealsListen to this episode if you need some tips on what to eat in the crucial hours just before a big race: The host duo dishes on the dos and don’ts of pre-race meals with nutritionist Jenn Giles. Highlights include:
whether carbo-loading the night before a race is still a thing
when, exactly, to eat your pre-race dinner
ideas for race-day breakfast beyond bagels and bananas
The ladies also answer nutrition questions from mother runners and share their go-to pre-race meals. First, though, hosts Dimity and Sarah WF catch up on life lately—including the rapi...
2022-08-1653 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Running Through the AgesListen to this episode to run in someone else's shoes: The host duo talks to runners in three decades--teens, 20s, and 30s--with these women offering their unique perspective of running in the particular age and stage of their lives. Highlights include:-the teenage runner sharing her big dreams;-the Disney-loving 20-something detailing going strong even while studying for her PhD; and,-the 30-something revealing the challenges and triumphs of being a new adoptive mom.First, though, co-host Sarah WF shares her big goal for Twin C...
2022-08-021h 16Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Leveling Up Through Menopause with Selene YeagerWhether you’re going through menopause or it’s still on the horizon, this episode is for you. We bring on Selene Yeager to chat about some content in her new book, Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond,which she co-wrote with Dr. Stacy Sims. Topics covered include:
Why there’s a lack of research on menopause and how that’s changing;
Embracing a changing body and keeping a healthy mindset;
Why short, sprint intervals and jumping are both key to building strength during menopause;
Other ways to “pick up where...
2022-07-1949 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: How to Become a Running Coach; Trying to Conceive + TrainingIf you’ve daydreamed (like Christine) about becoming a running coach, you’ll appreciate all the great advice Dimity and Sarah share in this episode. Or maybe you’re like marathoner Megan, and you want insight on juggling trying to conceive with training. And learn along with Whitney when’s the best time to strength train.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 better base in all your shoes: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Curre...
2022-07-1232 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Running Gadget-FreeThis episode is ideal for anyone who has ever considered running without a watch or GPS—or who can’t imagine going gadget-free. In the spirit of Independence Day, the hosts talk with two gals who aren’t tied to technology when they run. Topics covered include:
co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn’s (unplanned) watch-free 5K;
how tuning into your body helps silence a negative inner voice;
why one guest occasionally runs with her watch upside down (!); and,
the other guest’s low-tech approach to running, including racing the Boston Marathon watchless.
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2022-07-0548 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Dynamic Warm-ups; Audiobook RecommendationsThis is a great episode for everyone looking to take a break from racing (like Willa). Sarah and Dimity breakdown the how’s and why’s of dynamic warm-up exercises for Kara (no, not that Kara!). And bibliophiles, like Lori, will appreciate the book and audiobook recommendations the duo serve up, including The Palace Papers; Pain, Parties, Work; Let’s Not Do That Again!; I’ll Show Myself Out; The Swimmers; and The Warmth of Other Suns.To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).Score free tickets to The Run Show Chicago (and L.A.) with code AMR.
2022-05-3143 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Talking PerimenopauseIf you're in your 40's—and are surfing through hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, memory lapses and other symptoms of perimenopause—tune in STAT. Dimity talks with hormone guru Ellie Kempton, RDN, MSN, and Stacy Ingstad, a (super) active mother of four who is in the throes of perimenopause.The trio discuss:—how the definition of perimenopause is a hazy, frustrating one;—the importance of releasing estrogen, the hormone Ellie nicknamed "the wild child";—why sheer grit doesn't work in perimenopause—and the things that used to work for you probably don...
2022-05-2449 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Foam Rolling Basics, Tips, and a 30-ish Day ChallengeFoam rolling curious? We thought so. Tune in, as Dimity and Adrienne Martini talk to Kolleen Riddick-Losch, senior master trainer for Trigger Point, about foam rolling basics, Kollen's self-professed passion of myofascial release and their self-imposed 30-day foam rolling challenge.The trio discuss:—why foam rolling hydrates the body, increases range of motion, and decreases range of injury;—the two body parts you can, "never go wrong foam rolling," according to Kolleen;—why PVC pipes and lacrosse balls should stay in hardware store or on fields; and—the high + low poin...
2022-05-1044 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Honing 5K Speed; Finding Ideal HillsFolks looking for a hill of a workout will appreciate the info imparted in this episode, as Dimity and Sarah detail hill repeats for Molly and speed-building tactics for gunning-for-sub-30-5K Jessica. Like so many gals, Rebecca also has a question about heart-rate training, which the duo unravels (including HR testing protocol).In the intro chitchat, Dimity details recent rides with her hubs, and Sarah recounts her return to the pickleball court. To ask a question, call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We app...
2022-05-0336 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Breakthrough Women's RunningReady to focus on a running goal like your first half marathon or a Boston qualifying time? This podcast is for you! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to two running experts: Neely Spence Gracey and Cindy Kuzma, co-authors of just-released Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart, a comprehensive how-to guide on finding your own breakthrough as a runner.Among other things, the conversation covers:—The ideal timeline for achieving a goal (hint: it’s likely longer than you think!);—How setbacks often set you up for a breakthrough;—Why...
2022-04-2656 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Heart Rate Explained; Gear RecommendationsAnyone confused by training by heart rate (like Shawn + Deja) will be enlightened by the info in this episode. Get gear recommendations for swimrun races, like the one Shannon is doing this summer. A question from another Shannon gets the gals detailing the many “branches” of Another Mother Runner. Before they offer answers, Sarah gives an exciting update on her bulging-disk recovery, and Dimity shares the sporty birthday present her husband gave her. Here’s the link to the training plan sales the duo talks up. To ask a question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771). When y...
2022-04-1939 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Go On Be Brave with ALS Warrior Andrea Lytle PeetNeed a dose of inspiration from one of the most b*d*ss athletes we've ever encountered? Queue up this podcast! Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Andrea Lytle Peet, a runner and triathlete who was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at age 33—and told she had 2 to 5 years to live. Eight years later, Andrea is on her way to finishing 50 marathons in 50 states on her recumbent bike (at recording time, she had just 2 to go!) and has raised over $750,000 for progressive ALS research.Joined by her friend, Pilates instructor, and fellow runner Jessica Ho...
2022-04-1245 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: “Lifting Heavy” Definition + Successive Half-MarathonsFolks curious about “lifting heavy”—what it is + how to do it—need to give this episode a listen. So should anyone considering trying to become a Half Fanatic. And find out why your formerly favorite sports bra has morphed into a chafing-monster.Loads of laughter-laced tangents in this ep, plus learn Sarah’s “When You Decide to Pay for Parking” theory. (Hint: It’s not related to vehicles!) When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Run the Rose City: Use code AMR for $10 of...
2022-04-0540 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Running with Seasonal AllergiesIf you’re running with seasonal allergies, cue up this informative podcast on your next run. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn talk to Dr. Susan Raschal, an allergy & immunology specialist, about everything from pollen count to the best antihistamines.Dr. Susan gives advice on:—the ideal times to run and weather to avoid when you suffer from allergies;—the complicated relationship between allergies and asthma;—the best OTC medications to treat seasonal allergies (hint: start them early!); and—what essential oils, homeopathic remedies, and other modalities can alleviate symptoms.
2022-03-2950 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Protecting Your Knees + Sightseeing Tips for Away RacesAnyone traveling to a race this year will appreciate the suitcase-worth of advice the duo give to Megan, who’s doing the Chicago Marathon (her first 26.2!) this fall. All runners concerned about their knees, like Janet, will welcome the reassurance and pointers Dimity serves up. And if you relate to Becca, who needs help finding new, interesting races, this episode serves up suggestions.Score free tickets to The Run Show Chicago (and L.A.) with code AMR. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!
2022-03-2233 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Marathon "Extras" + Family Meal SuggestionsMarathon runners, listen up: Dimity and Sarah breakdown ways to work in injury-prevention measures while training for 26.2, like Lizzie. If you’re like Stephanie and suffer from post-run headaches, you’ll appreciate Dimity’s advice on that affliction. And a question from Jackie provides loads of suggestions for feeding a family that makes vegetarians and carnivores feel satisfied.To get an answer to your question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!
2022-03-0838 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Try a TriathlonIf you've had the idea of a trying a triathlon zooming around in your head, this is your summer to put together the swim, bike, and run. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn, along with Train Like a Mother Triathlon coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison, talk through the basics of starting a triathlon.The four convince you by chatting about:—How to overcome the barriers to swimming, often the hardest discipline for beginners;—Why you don't need to overinvest in any equipment, especially a bike;—Why your body will likely thrive...
2022-03-0144 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Dropping Back from 26.2 to 13.1+ Running MojoThis is the episode to listen to if you’re having trouble finding your running groove: Get absolution, along with Sarah, for opting to train for a half-marathon instead of a full. Discover some running mojo with the advice bestowed on Stephanie. And blood donor-runners like Erica, get advice about timing of donations. (Here’s the link to the AMR Trains ep Dimity mentions.) To get an answer to your question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We...
2022-02-2237 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Thriving in Winter Weather WorkoutsIf the cold has you ready to hang up your running shoes, tune into this winter weather workouts podcast. Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn get chilly with two athletes who have learned to love being out in the snow: Sarah Canney, a top snowshoe runner in New Hampshire, and Jackie Hering, pro triathlete from Madison, WisconsinThe four lure you out of the warmth by discussing:—The importance of wearing the right winter gear, especially handwear;—How to mentally prepare yourself for longer, colder runs;—The most intense weather they’ve exper...
2022-02-1555 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Meet New Coaches Jess Hofheimer and Amy SkorichReady 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 Hofheimer and Amy Skorich, two North-Carolina-based runners (and mothers!) who are now overseeing the traditional running programs.Listen in as Dimity, Sarah, Jess and Amy talk about how:—The two got became runners (both started with a marathon distance!);—Jess overcame overtraining and disordered eating to run her best marathon at age 45;—Amy had a frustrating journey to a diagnosis of type one diab...
2022-02-0157 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Cross Country Skiing BasicsReady 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 Anne Hinrichs, a cross country ski instructor and Birkebeiner finisher, and Emily Fischer, a marathoner and triathlete who is training for her first Korteloppet, a 29K ski race during the Birkebeiner weekend.The group chat about:—the differences between classic cross country skiing and skate skiing;—what cross country skiing equipment you need to get started (step one: a strong core!); —how skate skii...
2022-01-1853 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: Creating Healthy HabitsIf you’re looking for some simple, easy ways to integrate habits into your life, we’ve got you. Two experts—psychologist Dr. Michelle Trotter-Mathison and dietician Ellie Kempton—chat with Dimity and Sarah Wassner Flynn about what makes a sustainable, healthy habit.Among other things, the discussion includes:
The disconnect between intention and action—and where most of us get tripped up;
Why size (think super tiny!) and simplicity (think super easy!) are key when forming a new routine and subsequent habit;
How a routine, rather than being constricting, can actually be freeing; and
The idea that...
2022-01-0452 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains: New Year's Athletic TraditionsWe 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 this podcast.Dimity and co-host Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with three women who start the year off with athletic traditions:
First up is Jane Martin-Lavaud, who began her tradition of participating in the Coney Island Polar Plunge in 2015 to honor her daughter, and now plunges weekly;
Then we hear from Jodi Snowdon, who has run the in the Resolution Run 5K, a Canada-wide event, with her...
2021-12-2853 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Finish Time Calculations + Supporting Friends in TrainingGive 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 finish line. Or if you can relate to Amy, who’s looking to support friends training for a 13.1 or 26.2 during winter weather. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Limited holiday discount: Save 25% on Runderwear with code GIFT25 at Runderwear.com/am...
2021-12-1431 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Rest Day Demystified + Prehab v. RehabDimity 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 physical therapist; and,-nighttime runner Tory on safety and light-up tips. To leave your question, please call 470-BADASS1(470-223-2771), keeping your message to 60 seconds or less. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Feel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMR Get 50% off y...
2021-11-3039 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: AMR Co-Founders Ask Each Other QuestionsA unique episode in which Sarah and Dimity ask each other questions—and provide answers! Each of the mother runners talk about memorable athletic moments; they share what’s bringing them joy; Dimity divulges how she got her kids to engage in sports; and Sarah reveals her new sporty passion. A fun listen full of laughs! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Stay fit this winter with iFit technology: Explore options at NordicTrack.com Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/AMR or en...
2021-11-1630 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Improving Balance + Half-Marathon Recovery TimeSarah 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; and, -Rachel, bedeviled by cold hands while running. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support.An underwear refresh: Save 20% on Runderwear with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amrFeel empowered with Birdie: Get 15% off your first purchase at ShesBirdie.com/AMRWe can all use some help: for 10% off y...
2021-11-0233 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: Post-marathon Recovery Time + Aid Station 101Whether 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 fresh off the Boston Marathon;-hydration-station tactics for first-time race participant Esther; and,-ways for Carey to get her relay partner’s rear in gear!Shiver as Sarah details her final open-water swim sessions, and Dimity divulges her post-race attitude. The answers commence at 8:18.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!
2021-10-1936 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers: X-Training during Taper; Banish Running-in-the-Dark FearsListen to this episode before your next race because the hosts offer:-strength-training suggestions for Pam during her marathon taper;-Keisha get-started-running advice; and,-gear- and mind-set recommendations for Sara to get over her fear of running in the dark.Before the questions, Sarah shares race plans she just hatched for later this month!When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run in seamless comfort: save 20% with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com/amr Start...
2021-10-0532 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #69: Sun Protection for Runners; Finding Your "Why"Dimity and Sarah tell:-Other Sarah about sunscreen application + options (including this one SBS likes); -Elizabeth the smartest way to transition from a marathon into half-marathon training; and, -the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, prompted by a Q from Pam. Before answering questions, Dimity details her metric century (62-mile) bike ride, which prompts a meeting-of-the-minds on rolling hills. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Small-chested runners rejoice: Get 10% off your first Pepper Bras order at WearPepper.com...
2021-06-1535 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #68: Running Posture; Running by Time v. DistanceSarah and Dimity detail: -tips for Megan (or any runner!) to improve her posture (including these videos); -insight for back-of-pack Megan on training by time versus distance. In response to the final question, Producer Alex Ward candidly shares what he’s learned from mother runners over the years of producing our podcasts! In the intro, Sarah tells of her first-of-the-season open-water swim, and Dimity unveils her summer racing plans. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support.Small-chested runners rejoi...
2021-06-0145 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains #32: A Full Race Weekend in AprilA 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-Miler in Westerly, RI, and embraced the tailwind to nab an elusive negative split; Ginny Ebben pushed herself the Cow Patty Classic 10K in Katy, TX to complete a solid training cycle; and Heather Reed was a first-time pacer at the Skedaddle Run Half Marathon in Sioux Falls, SD, and helped a struggling runner sprint across the finish line.All three had downright jubilant days and post-race reports, which we thought...
2021-05-1139 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #66: Quelling Post-run Queasiness; Running EtiquetteSarah and Dimity offer advice: -for Shuni about fighting nausea after a long run (+ not running in a fasted state); -regarding mileage early in a training cycle for Jennifer; -about blister issues suffered by Kerry; and,-when to make eye contact and greet fellow runners in response to Other Sarah’s query. In the intro, Sarah shares her experience after vaccine #2; at the very end of the episode, be sure to catch Dimity’s impassioned cyclist-rant.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—...
2021-05-0438 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains #31: Digging Back Into TrainingIf 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 training and set appropriate performance goals.Helping us to that is Olympian and sports psychology coach Roisin McGettigan-Dumas. Ro is the co-author of the Believe Training Journal, as well as a co-host of the Keeping Track podcast. She lives in Providence, RI with her husband and three kids.Ro shares:—Why it's vital to understand your reason behind your goal and race;—How procrastination can lure...
2021-04-2743 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #65: Avoid Burnout; Run or Strength Train First?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-dwelling Elena how to protect herself from airborne pollutants. Sarah details her delightful run-swim-brunch-museum Sunday with Molly, which launches Dim + SBS on a few laugh-filled tangents.Get your Brit on: Try Acorn TV and get your first 30 days free by going to Acorn.TV and using code AMRTo order 36 sorbet roses for $36, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio offers...
2021-04-2033 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #1 (Rerun): Find Your Running Mojo; Jumping on a Training PlanGoing 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
2020-12-2935 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #28Sarah 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 Philly;-peanut-free, pre-run fueling options for newly allergic Jess in Fort Leonard Wood, MO;-leakage solutions to Kate from western Wisco; and-to Jen in Denver she should meet herself where she is with her running. Go to ThirdLove.com/amr to find your perfect-fitting bra—and get 15% off your first purchase! Homer creates a personalized learn-to-read plan for your kids ages 2-8: Visit LearnWithHomer.com/AMR to start a free 30-day trial.
2019-09-1735 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #19Sarah 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 gas. They talk acclimatization (easier to spell than to say, as you’ll hear!) in response to a question from Marianne in New Jersey. The BAMRs provide Julie with blister-prevention advice, then go through a range of speed-building tactics for Jamie in St. Louis, who is transitioning from marathon training to tackling shorter summer races. Freshen up your running gear with a Mercury Mile box: Take $10 off your stylist fee by using code AMR at chec...
2019-04-1642 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers #18The 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 for running. They tell Jess in Pennsylvania how to try out trail running. Jean in New Jersey, planning ahead, gets advice on how to work around a two-week summer vacation while training for the New York City Marathon. Dimity and Sarah counsel Atlantan Whitley on ways to regain speed, reminding her it’s not all physical. In the intro, marvel along with Sarah at Dimity’s genius in doing DIY workouts where...
2019-04-0237 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers #16Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell offer long-run nutritional advice to Renée from Naperville, Illinois, including the importance of eating well the day before the big effort. (In the answer, find out what SBS sometimes does in the shower!) They talk through dynamic stretching drills for Lindsey in South Carolina and give Kelly in Boston loads of advice for her first ultramarathon. The duo wrap up the show talking Emily in Sherman, Illinois, how to rejigger the days of a training program with Dimity tossing out the brilliant phrase, “wavy intensity.” Living Proof: Experience beauty products develo...
2019-03-1137 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Answers #15 Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell counsel Kara in southern Indiana on starting a running group, plus organizing runs for people of various paces. They offer differing advice for Marcella from Arizona on the best ways to utilize a pacer in a race to hit a goal time. Dimity sheds light on why Leah in Fort Collins might be particularly susceptible to a “cold bum,” then Sarah and she offer suggestions on how to keep her bootie warmer on a run. The mother runners tell Diane in Chicago how to tailor her marathon mileage to help ensure a prime train...
2019-02-1936 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers #13Sarah 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. Switching emphasis to the “mother” part of Another Mother Runner, the duo talks about surviving the toddler years in response to a question from Amy in Batavia, IL. They share the details about training by heart rate with Penny from Cazenovia, NY, who is aiming to run marathons in all 50 states (she’s up to 31!). In response to a question from Valerie in Salt Lake City, Dimity and Sarah talk about running at altitude...
2019-01-2246 minAnother Mother Runner#338: Gab-Session w/ Best Running Friends Sarah + MollySarah and BRF/co-host Molly Williams got stood up at the last minute by a guest, so they settle in for a gab-fest. They conversationally skip from Molly’s tenant (her oldest daughter’s 25-year-old boyfriend) to Sarah’s twins’ musical to Portland water issues. Find out what Molly would do when she becomes mayor! The running buddies then debate their 2019 training plans, with SBS showing a glimmer of desire to race again. There’s talk of honing speed…within reason. An easy-going, laugh-filled conversation between two close friends. Mercury Mile fuses fashion and function for all runners: Take...
2018-11-1642 minAnother Mother RunnerAMR Answers #7Realizing it’s race season for many mother runners, Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell address Patty’s question about race-day anxiety. (Here’s link to pre-race meditation by Dr. Justin Ross that Dimity mentions.) Kathleen has concerns about the duration of a long run for marathon training, and the duo sets her straight. Heather feel vulnerable after hip surgery, so Dimity and Sarah suggest ways to regain the spark to get out the door. Sarah and Dim offer home-gym buying advice to Christina. First Nuun drinking game of AMR Answers: Chug whenever SBS or Dim joke about pieces of equ...
2018-10-1643 minAnother Mother Runner#328: AMR + Best of Both Worlds Podcast Crossover EpisodeSarah has a virtual sit-down with the two women behind the Best of Both Worlds Podcast, Laura Vanderkam and Sarah Hart-Unger, M.D. Both Laura and “SHU” are mother runners, and the trio was delighted this special episode was a suggestion from a listener of both pods. The BBW duo turn the tables, getting SBS to answer questions about the start of AMR and her own running-and-racing background. The Sarahs conceive a brilliant plan for SHU’s first post-baby marathon. Laura and SBS bond over exercise streaks, and Laura details her the intriguing inspiration of her 600+-day running streak. The tr...
2018-09-071h 22Another Mother Runner#304: AMR + BibRave Crossover EpisodeAn AMR first: a crossover episode! Sarah has a sit-down with Jessica and Tim Murphy of The BibRave Podcast. First, Sarah interviews the Portland-based couple about their race-review site and their running backgrounds. Marvel at Jessica, whose first-ever race was 26.2 miles long—and how she’s run 19 more marathons in the intervening nine years! Then the trio shifts roles, and The BibRave duo lobs questions at SBS. Sarah covers some familiar territory, such as the AMR origin story, but also reveals some new bits about her racing background. She offers advice on juggling training with parenting duties. Tangents abound in t...
2018-03-231h 29
Another Mother Runner#280: A Sarah + Dimity Catch-up ChatThe AMR co-founders have been on the road! First the Retreat, then the Twin Cities Marathon, so in this episode they pause and play catch-up and share details of both fun-filled weekends. The conversation veers from great race signs to fire drills. Sarah gives a race report about her 14th marathon: Find out why she’s so proud of her effort in the final 10K of the 26.2, and how the music fueled her. (Tay-Tay to the rescue!) Sarah tells the tale of running with several mother runners, including across the finish line with her tank-top twinsie. Learn how rain di...
2017-10-061h 08
Another Mother Runner#253: #AMRiversary: AMR Co-Founders Sarah and Dimity Celebrate 7 YearsTo celebrate # AMRiversary—seven years since the founding of Another Mother Runner—Sarah and Dimity take a meandering, verbal “stroll” down Memory Lane. The mother runners reveal the genesis of AMR’s signature phrase, “badass mother runner” and the growth of their Facebook following. They reflect on the early days of the podcast, and Sarah shares the warm-fuzzies she feels toward one episode in particular. In signature TMI fashion, Sarah suggests a possible GIF from a podcast moment that stands out in many longtime listeners’ minds. The two extol the magic of mother runner parties, and Dimity admits how the Train Like a...
2017-03-241h 34