Another Mother Runner

Any and all athletic folks need to listen to this episode to sidestep common nutritional mistakes. The guest is Alex Larson, a registered dietitian nutritionist, avid athlete, and mom of three kiddos. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guest details:-the importance of “frontloading” nutrition; -the timing of eating and workouts; -how to eat to support lifting heavy weights;-the role fat should play in your diet; and,-how to stay strong while getting leaner.Before serving up the dietitian at BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, the hosts talk about a near-brush with a car (Sarah) and a nagging injury (Amanda).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A perfect episode for folks in search of reminders to feel grateful and to give oneself grace: It’s a conversation with three co-hosts—Liz Waterstraat, Britany Williams, and Molly Williams. They share their personal highs and lows from the year, including an Ironman triathlon, the re-emergence of a strong running habit, and a near-death experience. On a timely Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz brilliantly recaps two books about goals and goal setting. Here’s the promised link to Britany’s podcast. Get your free sticker.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Download the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash backLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for everyone who has contemplated opting out of a workout, a training cycle, a race, or, heck, even a book club! The guests are Train Like a Mother Clubcoaches Jennifer Harrison and Liz Waterstraat. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, the coaching duo discusses: -how to reframe your notions about quitting; -weighing the risk versus reward of not continuing;-the importance of learning how to suffer in order to improve; -the logistics of dropping out of a race midway; and,-being strategic, instead of reactive, in your decision to move on. Before the coaches start doling out wisdom and advice around 8:17, Coach Liz shares her 8-year-old son’s goal list. (Awwww!) Later, Coach Jen details her on-going return from a debilitating injury.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the perfect episode for anyone looking to get unstuck and become a stronger version of themselves—in running and in life! Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Liz Waterstraat, the guest Kate Gladdin, author of the recently published Okay, Now What? How to Be Resilient When Life Gets Tough, details: -how to teach your brain to be more flexible; -the importance of doing hard things + allowing yourself to fail; -how to avoid falling into an all-or-nothing mindset; -the three A’s of self-compassion; and, -what OGT is.  Before the guest joins around 6:04, Sarah shares what she’s striving for in 2025.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! GUod to go: Get 25% off with code GUAMR2025 at GUenergy.com Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to startyour New Year on a healthier note.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt even a twinge of “mommy guilt” (ugh!), this episode is a must-listen. The guest is Nancy Reddy, an author and mother runner whose new book The Good Mother Myth. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, the guest discusses:-how crazy-making “shoulda-woulda-coulda” can be; -the importance of being reminded you’re in a body; -societal expectations of caring for your kids over yourself; -running’s role in the creative process; and,-the book-related running club she recently joined!  Before the guest joins around 07:10, Britany shares her current struggles of toddler-parenting.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to startyour New Year on a healthier note Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If 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 question.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start your New Year on a healthier note.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode for all the big-dreamers out there: The guest is Becca Pizzi, who has completed marathons on all seven continents, and she's now the first (and only!) female race director of the Antarctica Marathon. Along with hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn, Becca shares about her adventurous life, including:  how her own running adventures led to her gig as a race director; the logistics and challenges of organizing a marathon in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth; and, behind-the-scenes details of what it takes to participate in and direct a marathon in Antarctica. If you’ve got adventure on your mind but Antarctica is a little out of reach, we’ve got a brand new hiking program geared towards the Mammoth March or a similar 20-ish mile hike. It’s sixteen weeks long, and has all the workouts, details and information you need to have a great day on the trail.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your quads burn going up stairs, like Dina’s do, you’ll be intrigued by this episode of the question-and-answer show from the founders of Another Mother Runner. Or maybe you’re like Rachel, who asks for training guidance for a 20-mile, one-day hike, or Pam, who is running a marathon two months after her last 26.2: Coach Dimity McDowell serves up clear-eyed advice to both queries.  After Dimity details a recent “magical” bike ride, the duo starts serving up Q&As at BARRY INSERT TIME. Call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Here are hiking training plans and Many Happy Miles.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Write your story: Visit BetterHelp.com/amr for 10% off your first month Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR to start your New Year on a healthier note.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn as they reflect on the Many Happy Miles program, its vibrant community, and the inspiring stories of members who’ve become better runners and people through their participation. Dimity shares the origins of Many Happy Miles and how it has grown over the past six years. Then, hear from current Many Happy Miles members about how the program has positively impacted their lives, including: Jenna Molster & Ellen Harr, two best running friends who met through Many Happy Miles; Kate Barbier, who shares how the strength training baked into Many Happy Miles has complemented her running; and, Amy Davis, who reconnected with running (and even got a PR!) after a challenging four-year break, thanks to the support of Many Happy Miles. Throughout the episode, hear from other MHM members who share their highlights from the year.Feeling inspired to join Many Happy Miles in 2025? Registration is still open—don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the ideal episode for anyone in need of athletic inspiration, empathy, and laughter: It’s a conversation with three co-hosts—Tish Hamilton, Amanda Loudin, and Ellison Weist. The gals recount 2024 highlights, including a marathon, numerous mountains summited, and a new fitness endeavor. And Ellison can always be counted on for book suggestions, including one about human longevity and another about the long life of a house.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For a coveted entry as part of a dream race-cation, go to TCSSydneyMarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices