Another Mother Runner

In this episode, the hosts welcome Melissa Stockwell, a mother runner, military veteran, and four-time Paralympian. Melissa shares her incredible journey, from joining the military to taking up triathlon after losing a limb in combat. In the show, you’ll hear about:  The events of 2004 that changed Melissa’s life and how she found her way into adaptive sports; Melissa’s multiple trips to the Paralympics and serving as Team USA’s flag bearer; Her thoughts on the growing visibility of the Paralympics and her experience in Paris compared to previous Games; and, Melissa’s role as an advocate for adaptive sports, and more.  Curious about our Hike Like a Mother: Arizona trip? Click here to learn more.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.comGet $5: Download the free Ibotta app+ use code AMR when you register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you dream of running Boston—or (definitely!) not—you’ll be intrigued by this episode. The guests are three “regular” runners who have to recalculate their quests to qualify for the Boston Marathon because the qualifying times just got made five minutes faster for every age group under 60. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin (both multi-time Boston Marathon veterans), the guests discuss: -whether they’ll continue their BQ pursuits; -their strategies to shave additional time off their marathons; -why one guest is pleased BQ standards were tightened; -the thrill of chasing big goals; and,-why one of them just wants to be able to say she BQ’d!  Before the first guest jumps on at about 13:37, Sarah tells of an audiobook that made a recent 12-mile run fly by. Please subscribe to the 3x/week Another Mother Runner newsletter.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order of any sleeves,use code AMR25 at GOsleeves.comBanish funk + odor: Get 20% off w/ code AMR20 at SweatXsport.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks with upcoming races will appreciate all the suggestions for curating the perfect playlist, prompted by a question from Sarah. The hosts offer helpful advice about staying engaged during challenging runs and races, in response to Nicole’s query. Then they provide counsel to Nicole again, about the timing of pre-run warm-up drills.  Before the Q+As, which start at about 3:36, Dimity shares details about the new fitness classes she’s teaching. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comGet free 4-pack of Pro S1 balls with $50+ purchase w/ code AMRBUNDLE at Selkirk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who loves good food will enjoy this lively conversation with Jenny Rosenstrach, the author of numerous cookbooks including the just-published The Weekday Vegetarians Get Simple and a mother runner. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Jenny details: -why she morphed to being a late-afternoon runner; -how to significantly dial back a dependence on meat; -various ways to get flavor + umami without animal products; -satisfying vegetarian protein options; and, -the “fairy dust” you should be adding to every salad!  Before Jenny joins at about 15:18, the hosts, who are both training for races, share their playlist strategies. In Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz discusses two books about excellence. Please subscribe to the 3x/week Another Mother Runner newsletter.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get $20 off 1st purchase of $35+ AND a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to build strength for life? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Carson, strength coach to elite endurance athletes, including Ironman World Champions and Olympic medalists. Erin shares advice on building strength, staying mobile, and making the most of your gym time—whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out. Hosts Dimity and Sarah WF chat with Erin about: The impact of muscle loss as we age;Why strength training is crucial, especially for women;How to incorporate strength and mobility work into your busy life;Tips for getting started with weights and maximizing your time in the gym, and more. 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 64-000Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All women runners owe it to themselves to listen to this enlightening episode! The guest is Dr. Amy Divaraniya, a biomedical scientist who led a team conducting groundbreaking research in the field of hormone monitoring—and a mother runner training for her first marathon. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the guest talks about:-the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle; -planning workouts based on phases of your cycle; -natural ways to reduce cortisol; and,-how the guest is cycle-synching her workouts for NYC marathon. Before the guest joins at about 6:49, the hosts talk about their respective college sophomores returning to college.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Use code MVPFUEL for $20 off 1st purchase of $35+ AND get a 10% lifetime discount at fuelgoods.com/AMRHead south: Use code AMR20for 20% off registration at KeyWestHalfMarathon.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking to learn to swim, like Shara, will enjoy this episode, as will back-of-pack marathoners, such as Kate, who is curious about long training runs. (Avid readers having a “mystery moment” will appreciate the details host Sarah provides in response to Kate’s second question.) And heavy sweat-ers like Bridget will find the host duo’s answers, ahem, cool.  Before serving up answers at 8:29, Sarah tells tales about the recent Lake Placid retreat. Many Nutritious Miles are served up here. Please record your question by calling 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support. Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone looking for inspiration to go after an ambitious goal—and folks looking to get over post-achievement blues—will love this episode. Recorded at AMR’s Lake Placid retreat, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with four goal-chasers, who discuss: -how to step up to longer triathlons; -thoughts + emotions of closing in on 50-state marathon goal; -pushing a disabled daughter in a wheelchair in a marathon; and,-rebounding to regular workout-life after a lengthy run-streak.  In the intro, Amanda reminisces about doing the inaugural Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon. The first guest joins at 8:37. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a Peloton devotee or just love a good story of perseverance and passion, we’ve got the guest for you. It’s the incredible Susie Chan, a London-based Peloton instructor who’s also an icon of endurance running and now an author. In this chat, the hosts talk to Susie about: Discovering running in her 30s after leading a less-than-active lifestyle;  Conquering the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman; Setting a 12-hour treadmill World Record and completing Badwater 135 (said to be the world’s toughest footrace!); Writing her memoir, and more!  Check out an excerpt from Susie’s book, Trails and Tribulations: The Running Adventures of Susie Chan on our blog! When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!For $25 off your first order of any sleeves,use code AMR25 at GOsleeves.comGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone who’s interested in the steps it took to get women runners to where we are today needs to listen to this enlightening episode. Maggie Mertens, author of Better Faster Farther, joins hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton to talk about: -why the 1928 Summer Olympics were such a watershed event; -period incapacitation: what it is and how it affected inclusion;-how the 1970s running boom democratized the sport; -the mind-boggling reality of 20th-century running gear; and,-the enduring importance of women-centered spaces + races. Before the guest joins at 6:33, Sarah details how her half-marathon training is going. 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.com Insoles for all your active pursuits:Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices