Another Mother Runner

Nov 18 2024 937 ep. 52 mins 3k

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A family of three podcasts to get (+ keep) you moving without losing your family, job, or sanity! Nearly 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy.

Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This show covers it all (and then some!).

Many Happy Miles and AMR Answers drop on alternate Tuesdays: Many Happy Miles is hosted by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, and it celebrates and explores all types of forward movement, whether an epic hike, century ride, or your first brisk walk after a setback. The co-founding duo of Sarah and Dimity host AMR Answers, providing insightful responses to listeners’ called-in questions. All three shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!

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Many Happy Miles: Ace Your Race Day

Nov 18 2024 47 mins

If you're gearing up for a race or you may have one on the schedule soon, this episode is for you! Co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat LIVE from the Richmond Marathon expo with Train Like a Mother Coaches Jessica Hofheimer and Amy Skorich. They share tips and motivation to help you ace your race day, including: How to have your best race, no matter your goal; Setting realistic expe

Coach Liz's Recent Ironman Triathlon

Nov 14 2024 51 mins

Whatever your dream race, you will gain so much insight and wisdom from this candid conversation with Coach Liz Waterstraat about her recent Ironman triathlon. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares: -why she jumped back into an Ironman race after 9 years away; -the building blocks + systems of her success; -how + why curiosity fueled her training + race; -her novel appro

AMR Answers: Chafing Relief + Stroller-Runner Tips

Nov 11 2024 28 mins

If 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 pla

Best Supplements for Women Runners

Nov 07 2024 52 mins

Anyone curious, confused, or overwhelmed by nutritional supplements will welcome this clear-eyed episode with guest Jennifer Giles, MS, RDN, a sports dietitian/nutritionist and mother runner. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenn details: -how to find reputable supplements that contain what they claim; -the importance of changing supplement protocol during peri

Many Happy Miles: When Bad Injuries Happen

Nov 04 2024 54 mins

This week, the co-hosts dive into the tough reality of traumatic injuries in running, and the emotional and physical hurdles that come with being sidelined. Listen as two members of the Another Mother Runner community share their stories behind the injuries and how they’re healing. First, Coach Jenn Harrison—a triathlete and AMR Heart + Sole and Triathlon coach—recounts how

Running After Age 50

Oct 31 2024 53 mins

Whether you’re a 50+ runner or simply curious about how your body and fitness might change with age, you’ll gain a lot by listening to this episode. The guest is Caolan MacMahon, a running coach and author of a new called Running Past 50. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Caolan discusses: -how we age in regard to activity; -which 50+ runners can still get faster

AMR Answers: Nailing Paces for a PR; How Many Sports Bras Should I Own?

Oct 28 2024 34 mins

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 s

Running Sherpas: What They Are + Why You Need One

Oct 24 2024 77 mins

This episode is an intriguing listen to any runner or triathlete: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three pairs of friends who support each other in races as “running sherpas.” Find out what that term means, along with: -the strength + help provided by these friends; -the power of psychic bonds; -how having a sherpa off-loads decision-fatigue; -the importa

Many Happy Miles: Louise Butcher, the Topless Runner

Oct 21 2024 34 mins

In this episode, co-hosts Dimity and Sarah WF welcome Louise Butcher, also known as the Topless Runner, a mother of two, a breast cancer survivor, and a trailblazing advocate for body positivity. In this inspiring chat, the hosts cover a gamut of topics with Louise, including: Going viral for running races, including the 2024 London Marathon, without a shirt following her double m

Host Sarah's Half-Marathon Race Recap

Oct 17 2024 56 mins

Anyone looking to get into the head of a half-marathon runner will enjoy this revealing episode, in which co-host Tish Hamilton turns the tables on host Sarah Bowen Shea to ask her all about her Portland Half Marathon experience. Sarah shares: -why she ran by feel instead of data; -whether she hit her time goal; -tales of seeing friends and, surprisingly, family along the course;